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Hello dear bear friends!
I'm in quite a pickle and need your help. I need at least 1/4 yard of Intercal's 785H - Dark Honey. NOT with the dark back though! This quality has been discontinued and I find I'm short two back pieces. Yes, I traced nearly the whole pattern without making sure it was going to fit. Eyeballing it doesn't always work, it seems. 
I hope someone out there can help me by looking in their stash of mohair to see if they can find a bit for me to finish the bear. 
Let me know how much you have and what your price would be with shipping to Oregon, 97086.
Thank you ever so much!!
Warmest bear hugs,
Aleta
Thank you Carol and Susan! 
Thank you Becky. It's so kind of you to comment.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Uh-oh. Missing picture.....must go resize...be right back. :doh: There we go. All fixed!! 
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Oh my! Two listings! Baxter has just been listed on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/aletabreese
Bless you for your interest!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Hi everybody! *smiles and waves*
Peep, a sweet little pale yellow mohair chick has just been listed on eBay. She is number 1 of 3.
Thank you for peeking in!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
And thank you for the "Like's" too girls!
Thank you Jenny and Becky!!
A happy day to you!
Red W. Blue has just been listed on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/aletabreese
If you get a minute, I hope you'll peek in on my shop. Thank you for your interest in my bears!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Hello dear bear friends!
I've just listed a few sweet bears and friends on my website: http://www.thesillybear.com I hope you'll peek in if you get a chance!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
I was thinking the same thing Edie!
Hello bear friends!
In celebration of "Cyber Week", I've just finished listing three bears on my website at 40% off! They are all one of a kind, never preloved, first quality bears. They do not photograph well however. Sad wee souls just haven't found a loving home. Perhaps one will tug at your heartstrings! http://www.thesillybear.com
Merry Christmas and happy cyber shopping!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Layaway is NOT available for these bears and payment must be made through PayPal. :redface:
Thank you Pink!
Thank you wubbiebear!!
I collect a few dolls here and there too! Like Gemma, I go for the one's with character. I seem to be attracted to "loved" dolls. I also collect handmade dolls, either all fabric or paperclay and fabric. I'm actually experimenting with making a paperclay and fabric doll for myself. Uh-oh, that's what started my bear making now that I think of it.
:crackup: :crackup:
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Thank you, Gabriele!
Thank you, Aerianna!
Last, and certainly not least.....although he is the smallest....is Meep. Thank you again for looking in on my bears.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Another sweetie on my website this evening. Her name is Shy. Thank you so much for looking in on her.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Hello!
I know it's been a loooooong time since I listed a bear. This evening I listed three on my website! This is Lucy. I do hope you'll peek in if you get a chance. Bless you bunches!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
First off, thank you for kind thoughts and prayers. We are getting through this diabetes thing. It's just so maddening when the numbers just don't seem to want to stay in a normal range for any length of time. They're still working out the insulin doses. I understand it is a process and we have to be patient. We'll get there.
In the meantime, I've had a little time here and there to work with the bamboo fibre. Not a lot but thought I'd share what I've found so far. Keeping in mind that there are most likely different manufacturers of this stuff and they may all be a little different, I didn't find it to be half bad to work with. However, I was only stuffing tummies because that's the point I've reached with all my bears at the moment. It was soft, yet not slippery. It had a bit of grab to it so when I put it in place it stayed there so I guess if there is one lesson here it is to make sure you want it where you're putting it. It was, however, movable under the mohair with a needle so if I missed a little space I could easily move it from underneath. Am I being clear as mud here?
I guess, at this point, I'd say the jury is still out. I like it so far with what I'm doing with it but I think more investigation still needs to be done. Will report back again.
I'm using Bamboo Fiber in a green and white 12 oz. bag. Another name on the bag is Nature-Fil. It's from the makers of poly-fil, by Fairfield, out of Danbury, CT USA
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Sorry to have left this thread hanging.....no put intended. My granddaughter was diagnosed with Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes on July 13th and we spent a few days in the hospital with her. She is just two years old. We are in shock. It's a huge life change that we are slowly coming to terms with. As soon as I can get back to bears, I will let you know how the bamboo works for me. After reading this thread though, I'm thinking it may not do well for stuffing a head. Maybe just filling a tummy instead! Thank you Bobbi, for that tidbit of info.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Okay, so I can't contain my excitement.....I just received confirmation that I will be included in the Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Event here in Portland, Oregon, September 3rd!! It's been quite awhile since my last in person show and I've missed it and getting to know collectors personally. Online sales are great but I'm eager to be more hands on. Especially as this is a show that I can really display bears as I like to, with antique and vintage wares. I'll have a double booth which will allow me lots of pretty things to show and different ways to showcase my bears. Yay! Yay! YAY!!
It sure would be sweet to see some of you there!!
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Thank you all for your input! I will give it a try this evening and report back.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Hi everyone!
I ran out of stuffing. Boo. So, rather than buy the super lofty, squishy, uncontrollable stuffing, I opted to try a rather spendy bag of bamboo fiber. My thinking is that because it has a more dense feeling and heft to it, it will equal out to the loftiness of the other stuff. We'll see!! Has anyone out there tried it? I'm thinking it will be fine for limbs and tummy but I'm now wondering if a needle will go through it for nose sewing and setting eyes. Hmmm. I'll get back to you.....
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
