Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

hmmmm, I will be looking into the set screws for sure!  I am right with ya on the gluing....waiting....drying thing....takes waaay too much time   Thanks Daphne for the links!!!!
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Tomi

Good question!  I have found as others have posted, that clipping the fur on the seam allowance really helps to keep the fur from traveling and sliding while you are sewing...also I pin the heck out of the problem areas...usually corners and curves.  Another option for very silky furs, is to baste stitch the pieces together and then remove the base stitch after you have sewn them together.  I think of all these, clipping the fur has helped me the most....it can really reduce bulk of the seam on bears that have very long or thick fur.  Hope that helps!
Tomi

Great!  Thanks so much for your help!  I used the lock nut last night and it worked very well, just had to switch to a longer screw.  My hubby actually used bondo on the other joints to secure the screw so it won't twist LOL...it acutally worked very well, those babies are not going to move for a semi-truck!
Thanks for the great ideas!  and thanks for all those husbands who love to help us bear making wives!
Tomi

Hello to all my wonderful artist friends!  I have a quick question about jointing bear heads.  I have just switched from the cotter pin jointing system to lock nut joints.  I have it down fine how to use them, my only dilemma is how to joint the head/neck to the body.  There is no way to hold the top screw from turning when it is already sewn into the head.  Do you still use the gather closure for the head for the lock-nut system? I used a lock-nut to hold the screw in place so I could attach the bottom joint and nut without the screw turning...but the screw is so short it made me nervous.  I was wondering if there is a better way of jointing heads to bodies with this lock nut system!  Thank you in advance!  Boy do I fee silly :)
Bear Hugs and Blessings,
Tomi

Your little girl bear is so darling!  Love her colors, shading and her outfit is so sweet!  Hope your settling in goes well~
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Tomi

Such a cutie!  I love his center seam...well done!
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Tomi

What a sweetheart....and I love his hat!
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Tomi

Thank you so much ladies!
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Tomi

Happy Spring everyone!  Yipee!  The flowers are beginning to show their glory and the sun is shining through the clouds a bit more here in the Northwest!  To celebrate I created a little boy bear.  I know what you are thinking, spring and boys don't go together!?!?  Well, boys like spring too and here to show you is Jasper.  He is made from a semi-sparse muted tan Mohair and rich oatmeal imported wool needle felted highlights and lots of shading and painting for his bearsonality.  He is wearing pastel spring overalls (and a crocheted hat that you can see in the pictures on my blog or on his ebay auction....see links below).  I hope you enjoy his pictures :)
Ebay Auction  through March 31st
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Blog
www.bramblewoodbears.blogspot.com
Tomi

Spring is gorgeous!  I just love everything about her!!!    :clap:
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Tomi

Meilee is adorable...love the long beautiful fur and contrasting paw pads....really stunning!   :clap:
Meilee

Wa is adorable!  I love Panda Bears, perhaps one day I will have enough confidence to make one!  Wa is adorable!
Bear Hugs and Blessings,
Tomi
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Wow!  Amazing kitty!  Super sweet!    :clap:
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Tomi
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Stanly is great!  Your bears have so much character!
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Tomi
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so cute, I love your bear's noses...so much character!
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Tomi
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That is so sweet...are bear dressed as a bunny...super cute!
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Tomi
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Espresso!?  Did someone say Espresso!?  Count me in!!!  LOL  Such sweet little creations....just as sweet as their names!
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Tomi
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Really a sweetheart of a bear....such soft beautiful fur...great choice!
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Tomi
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Wow Wow Wow!  Magnificent!  Speechless!
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Tomi
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Honey is beautiful...especially her eyes! 
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Tomi
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Awww, thank you everyone for your sweet sweet comments on Honey bear   I truly appreciate all the encouragement and from such talented and kind artists.....Thank you!!! 
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Tomi

Thank you so very much Jeannette!  Your creations are just adorable!!!
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Tomi

Thank you Denise!  A true compliment coming from such a talented artist!  I am a huge fan!
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Amazing!  Well done!
Bear Hugs and Blessings,
Tomi
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Just in time for Eater....such a nice creation!  Love her!
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Tomi
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