Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Your fox is quite a fox.  

TOOO CUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTE :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Thanks for the encouragment.  I'm going to keep at it.  I'm bound to improve eventually.  And even my not too great bears seems happy to exist.

Thanks, I wasn't actually trying to go smaller. I used the same pattern for both.  Just different fur.  I'm actually going to go a little bigger, at least until I get a little better.

A little better, a little smaller

They'll keep improving?? :pray:

I think she's adorable.  :clap:  I have to agree that having the fabric from Sassy makes a world of difference.  My first mini was from what I thought was upholstery velvet, but who knows.  Then based on what I read here I ordered fabric and thread and needes from Sassy and it is so much better to work with!!!

I think she is fantastic, and not in the least overdecorated.  I love her face!!!!
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Thanks for all the advice.  I ordered hemostats from Intercal, and one of the handles snapped right off, i.e. the metal actually broke, as I was trying to turn a piece.    Anyone else have this experience?  Are the ones from Intercal lower quality?  I notice they are less expensive then ones on other sites.  Should I try to get higher quality?  Recommended vendor? I don't want to just pay more for the same item, but don't mind paying for better quality that won't crumble.

Jan

Quite adorable  :clap:

Wow, very much deserved.  Whisper is an amazingly fabulous bear.  I won't be a bit surprised if you win!!

Thanks.  I'm going to give all these methods a try.  I really want to figure out how to make these minis.  Another question, I've been backstitching the seams, which is how I do bigger bears.  Is that what ya'll do, or are some of the seams whip stitched?  Hope these very novice questions are appropriate to the forum.  You all have such an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience.

J

I agree that he is adorable and your husband has missed the boat on this one.

Oh, great. I'm going to try this.  :clap:  Those arms are really giving me grief.  Keep tearing holes when I try to turn them.

Dilu,
      Thanks for the encourging words.  I'm still amazed at the minis on this site.  I'm going to try some more and see if mine get better

Thanks for all the advice.  Here is my first try at a mini.  Tell me I'll get better with practice  :redface: At least my daughter thinks she's cute.

Thanks for the advice and the warm words of welcome.  I am fast becoming addicted to the site  :redface:   The bears are amazing, and the advice and support, well, wow  I'm also relieved to find that there others as obsessed by bearmaking    Also, very impressive technical work, kudos to the techies too.

Jan

You all make the most amazing minibears :clap: I'm trying to learn, but am finding the most challenging part is the turning--especially the arms.  I've been reading all your great posts, but haven't seen any suggestions. Is there already a discussion that I'm missing--     Or, any great ideas you're willing to share?

Thanks

Jan

Thanks so much.  So is the "small stitch" in a seam?

Hi,
  I've just started trying to make the minis. Was not too happy with bead eyes, so ordered the little glass ones with the wire loops--but don't really know how those are supposed to be attached.  When I make big bears they are for kids, so I just use safety eyes--so I'm am really basic--I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with these glass ones.      Any and all advice is most appreciated.
Thanks,
Janet