Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Hello friends, has anyone heard of the button method for inserting eyes? The method was demonstrated in an online video series I paid for by Helen Gleeson of Bear Cub Designs. I’m wondering about the purpose of the method?

Hello friends, has anyone heard of the button method for inserting eyes? The method was demonstrated in an online video series I paid for by Helen Gleeson of Bear Cub Designs. I’m wondering about the purpose of the method?

Just gorgeous 

What a knowing look!

Oh yes! People say the most outrageous things to each other and I'm sure they would never say them to the person's face.  I've never been personally insulted but I'm an oldie, so maybe we oldies have a little more decorum and courtesy.

Love your work.

She's very cute.

Merry Christmas Maria!

Merry Christmas Jane!

Merry Christmas Claudia.

Merry Christmas Clare.  I hope those bears give you something nice.

Just love the mice!

Merry Christmas everyone and happy bear-making in 2011.  Thanks to my card-swap buddies who sent me such gorgeous cards.

Thanks everyone for your good wishes and encouragement.

I'm celebrating the end of my first year of bear-making and have had a wonderful time.  I have completed 6 bears with one under construction.  I know 6 isn't very many compared to full time artists  and some other hobbyists,  but I'm happy with my progress.  Maybe one day I can retire and spend more time on bear-making.  My bears are such a comfort! 

I did a weekend workshop with the wonderful Linda Benson and learnt how to do eyelids ( or actually conjunctiva to be more accurate), eye-whites, a nose moulded from a piece of fabric, an open mouth with tongue and sculpted leather paw pads. I'm beginning to feel I know something about bear-making now.

Not having done this before, please excuse a dumb question, but what kind of card should I send?

Wow!

So want to quite my job and make teddy bears full time!  Fabulous creations.

He is indeed wacky and most adorable and full of personality.

Love tht little coat.

Beautiful! :clap:

He's very cute.  Looks almost like a Koala.

Oh the pattern on the etsy is very cute.  My daughter has told me I have to make that one next.

I did a mouse recently  and sewed the tail on the outside with ladder stitch. I tucked the edges is as I went. If you are using furry fabric, you will not see a seam.