Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Thank you for the advice Jenny .. yes I think it's worth getting it checked , there is a good shop where I live that services machines . Fingers crossed that it survives .. hope so it's a lovely little machine . 

I wonder if there's anyone here who could give me some advice on why when my sewing machine was plugged in but not in use decided that the motor would start smoking and blow up , well maybe not quite but it's died on me now ! The motor has obviously gone so would anyone know if , a , it's possible to get a new motor or , b , is it worth it as this machine must be close to around 80 years old ?
However it was a brilliant little machine , very efficient , but it hasn't been in use for around 12 months as I haven't made any bears for that long , so could it be that ?

Puzzled   

He is very sweet !

Oh that face is simply beautiful , such an expression !

Absolutely stunning ! Such fantastic detailed work , well done !

Angelmom,
I have nothing to add to the great advice already given here. , but I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of the loss of your daughter. I too lost a child recently , a son , and really there aren't many words you can use to ease the pain , but I have to say that making my bears is a great comfort albeit very slowly at the moment . I do hope you also find some comfort when you make your bear and no doubt you'll sew lots of love into it too .
Little Nan   

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers , they genuinely do help
June x

Hi Peter ,
Thank you for that , it at least gives me a starting point .

I'm not sure whether I have the right section here but anyway I was wondering if anyone had any advice on organising fundraising or charitable events ?
I don't know if I can even accomplish it but would be very glad of any tips or advice as last week we lost our Son , suddenly , aged 43 and he leaves a wife and 5 year old son behind with doubts over whether the insurance company will pay out .
Therefore i have to try to secure their future in some other way .
I realise this will probably be very difficult to accomplish but I can't sit back and do nothing .
I've had a quick look online , but my head isn't really in the right place to take anything in at the moment so if anyone knows of a site where things are explained simply I'd be so grateful or any other advice really , I'm in the Uk so dare say rules are different throughout the world .
By the way my real name is actually June it's just that my Grandson calls me little Nan that's why I registered as that !

June 

Oh yes ! Done that a couple of times now , sweat blood undoing cotter pins altering , etc but normally there's an improvement if you stick at it .. If not face him to the wall and ignore him ! Aah
Nan

Think it's turned out well Caroline ! It's alway worth trying stuff out to see what happens , you just never know what you can come up with til you try ! 

Yes Joanne I'm sure they have and that's what I'm worried about , a bit late now though !
However a lesson learned for next time , should there be one  ! Taken all the advice though so am prepared now !
Thank you ! 

Yes Francy that's exactly my fear too !
However they're all packed up now , so maybe I'll risk it ! Tremble !!
That's a thought for another time though , should I need it !
Thank you Francy !   

Just looked on eBay and there's also a powder in various shades that you can use to colour it !

Oh thank you Joanne , that's very reassuring ! 

I wonder if anyone has any experience with posting to Singapore  ?
My worry is that on going through customs as it has steel shot in will it be picked up by scanners and such  ?
I have horrific visions of the bear being ripped open etc  !!   I'd be grateful of anyone's input  !
Nan

Can't even imagine sewing something that small ! Fantastic !

He's just lovely !

Hi,
I've just tried and the same is happening to me so I guess it's the site . Maybe email them ?
Nan 

So original and the outfit is fantastic !

Gorgeous !

That's fantastic !

Exquisite !!

Hi Karon ,
If its any consolation I have exactly the same problem uploading pics on here , always comes up with ,  image too big ! Have managed it a couple of times though ! Trouble is I can't remember what I did ! 
Nan

He is just adorable, what a face !