Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Sweet  that hat is just adorable 
michelle

yes beautiful eyes 
michelle

Outstanding work! Really wonderful detail     
michelle

I always pre 'wash' the area I am shading on mohair, this was a tip I picked on here from Jenny Johnson and find it works well. When I say wash I mean damp down the area with a clean cloth dipped in warm water that has a tiny amount of detergent in it, then repeat the process with just clean water and leave to dry a bit, then shade. I just find that it takes the colour better I wouldn't think that colour would fade if you didn't wash first I would think that is down to the permanence of the colour you are using? I sometimes wash mohair (with Woolite and a fabric softener) to soften up a cotton backing or fluff the fur up if it looks a bit crushed and of will always wash before dying. Do what suits you Michelle if your shading works great without then carry on
michelle

Sweet 
michelle

Merlin is wonderful! fantastic work those paws are amazing and such a great cat shape
michelle

Wow have you needle felted those teeth/tongue? Amazing work! 
michelle

Makes me smile  perfect lovely work!
michelle

    Stunning creativity, amazing skill and the cutest pup that just melts your heart!
BTW have you ever done a monkey?
michelle

It is so lovely to see some of your bears again Becky! Peter summed her up perfectly a gentle little sweetheart
michelle

Oh Vicki I didn't realize that you lost your Mom I am so sorry please accept my condolences. I find that when you loose someone you love you feel un anchored as your world shifts into a whole new axis and everything has changed. Hugs to you x
I'm glad that you are finding the energy (all that emotion is exhausting) to start creating again especially when they turn out as wonderful as these two cuties  
Be kind to yourself
michelle

Gorgeous as ever!
michelle

What a great expression he has - makes me smile ear to ear     
michelle

Your mohair bears are going from strength to strength that extra hair is just adorable and his head is a wonderful shape! 
michelle

Look at that little tummy so cute might just be my favourite of yours so far!
michelle

Oh now I don't know who I like best    they are both so handsome!   
BTW I like that your hug is in a 'bear cave'  it makes me thing of batman and lets face bears are always good in any kind of crisis just like batman
michelle

Soooo cute!
michelle

Stunning!
michelle

  So sweet!
michelle

Yeeee Haaaa! He sure lassoed my heart 
michelle

Oh so pretty and a lovely name so perfect with that fur! Your needle felting skill is amazing and the heart shaped paws are a sweet touch 
michelle

Lovely nose and a very cute fellow!
michelle

Oh lucky Thomas! You know I have a soft spot for a black bear and yours is a really beautiful bear. Just gorgeous!

  Just beautiful Paula!
michelle