Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Hi Lizzie,
I would not glue the joints since you want them to still be able to turn freely. If you use locknuts (nuts with a nylon "liner), they will stay as tight as you want them to. https://www.intercaltg.com/catalog/supp … l#hardware
Becky

Such a beautiful picture 

Becky

It is cute.   I don’t recognize the maker, though.

Becky

Sue Ann loves her bats 

Becky

Thanks to all three of you 

Becky

Hi Tessa,
I’m not an admin, but it looks like you haven’t gotten a reply yet.
There’s a section here called Collectors Corner, and I think it would be fine to post manufactured bears there.
Becky

What if he’s a Chiltern that’s had nose and maybe also eyes replaced at some point?

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/493918284109802985/

https://www.teddybear-museum.co.uk/prod … paulo-cruz

Becky

You chose the right name for him. 

Becky

Awwww...

Becky

Awwww... Sweet babies 

Becky

How fun, and it looks like you all had good seats for the match. 

Becky

I have made bears with music boxes, and did as Julie suggests, more or less.

When you’re closing the back opening, the fabric backing is folded over, right? So you don’t have a raw edge to worry about. If I remember correctly, I placed the music-box key in the middle of the opening, then did a complete (tied off and finished) run of ladder stitch from each end of the opening to where the key sticks out.

Other than that, I just used polyester fill to cushion the music box—but you don’t want to “bury” it. 

Becky

Sublime     

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Becky

So sweet    Happy Mother’s Day!

Becky

Hi BananaBee,

Your English is fine!    I’m not sure whether ratinee mohair can be “re-ratineed”? Using water was a good idea, and I know that some people use hair products (for people) on mohair. Maybe some hair-styling gel or mousse?

Good luck,
Becky

Fabulous new friends you have!    I especially like the Sharon Barron bear... that lovely mohair. 

Becky

It’s a marvelous piece, Sabine - well-done!! 

Beckh

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Becky

You might also want to check out the instructions for the Goldie pattern here. They’re clearly written.

Have fun learning!

Becky

Wowie!! 

Becky

Hi, I can help with your questions! The first step with the body pieces is to sew (furry sides together) the darts of each body piece. Those are the v-shaped openings that—when you sew them together—will give the body shape at the shoulders and leg areas. The next step is to sew the two body pieces together, leaving an opening at the back for turning and stuffing.

To attach the ears, I would use a curved needle and a ladder stitch.

Post pictures when you finish, OK? 

Becky

Awww... Esther, what an honor, and the name really suits him, too! 

I’m glad I could help in a small way, but you did the rescuing, the research, and the work. Kudos to you!

Becky

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