Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Many Congratulations Shelly - it's such a beautiful piece  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Hugs,
Ruth 

How wonderful Peter; you are lucky!! I think Sam is a pretty special bear  :clap:  made by a pretty special young man ( I am proud to be one of Richard's "other" Mums .... he has several  ) You're sure to be collecting more! 

:hug:  for Sam , and Dawn's gorgeous trio too,

Ruth x

Me too - I'm (hopefully) wondering if I should take an ad out!??   

Mini Hugs, Ruth x

Edited to ask; is a "portrait" ad' the same as a UK 1/16 ad' ??

Yep, that's Chihuahuas for you ; they think there's no such thing as "biting off more than you can chew" 

Ruth

Both are really lovely Laurie    I'm sure they'll go to new homes on the day 

See you there,

Ruth

I just knew you would love this Bobbie  I too was fascinated by the pins, let alone the fabrics!
I'm afraid my hubby and son are used to me "homing in" on anything to do with historical textiles
whenever we visit a museum (then photos must be taken if allowed.) Every time I do Hugglets the V&A lures me back!! 

Mini Hugs, Ruth

I thought some of you might find this of interest - the Foundling Hospital museum (in London) has an online exhibition
of some of the textile scraps left with babies as identifying marks. Between 1741 and 1760 , 4000 babies were left at the institution.
This would have to be one of the most poignant and sad exhibitions in it's way ; if you click the link and view the slide show, you can hit the "previous"
button to read some of the written remnants left with the infants (the slides are fairly quick)    One I noticed states "please take particular care of this child as he will be called for again"

The variety and intense colour of some of these 18th century fabric scraps is amazing; a heart-breaking social record but also fascinating to textile-buffs!

www.threadsoffeeling.com

Mini Hugs, Ruth  :hug:

Ahh, she's absolutely lovely Sandi! Perfect for little cuddles  :hug:

Ruth x 

Many Congratulations to everybody - for all your superb work!  :clap:  :clap:  :dance:  :dance:

:hug:

Ruth

Hey Marilyn 

My hubby did the same thing (snap .... or rather not heehee  ) and only took one photo for my Cat 1 award. Mind you I don't recognise the lady in the photo at all - it can't be me!!! (I'd rather be younger you see, Lol) :lol:
Sorry, I don't have a pic of your missing moment either  :hug:

Mini Hugs, Ruth

Just wanted to add I had such a wonderful day on Sunday too, and I really enjoyed being a "visitor" this time, meeting up with everyone and chatting to so many TTers,
I must mention it was lovely to meet Natascha in person , and Susanna of Berries Bears who had travelled all the way from Hong Kong with her beautiful bears!
Congratulations to you Richard - I was so thrilled for you  :clap:  also Marilyn (with your gorgeous cover-bear!) Natascha, Chloe, Sue, Maria, and all the nominees who took
part; there were so many fabulous bears there! I even got adopted by a tiny little new beary myself!!! 

Here's a pic of the judges ; Gregory Gyllenship, Victor from the bear charity who presented the prizes, our very own Dawn and Wendy Hobday - what a mammoth task they had; many Thanks for all of their hard work 

This is so adorable!! Thank you so much for the link - I'll be watching it again"!       

Mini Hugs, Ruth

Aha! That reminds me of the (intact) bar of Oxo flavoured chocolate as featured on The Antiques Roadshow! 
I think it might have been around WW1 time. But similarly eeeuueuwwww as a flavour!!! 

Mini Hugs Ruth x

Total perfection Jenny- there's just no other way to describe him!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap: 

Mini Hugs, Ruth

Phew - I'm so relieved to hear everything's back to normal Randy! 
Give Pepper an extra little hug from me (and from Delphi, my Chihuahua  )

Good Luck with your "explanations" !!!  :hug:

Mini Hugs, Ruth

  I'm not surprised you sound worried. I have a very tiny Chihuahua myself; the whole family are extra careful constantly about what she's eating.
I also have a little Papillon, and in their case neither dog has more than a couple of treats per week.The vet once told us that the Papillon's
stomach was probably only the size of half a satsuma! These little ones just can't stuff food down and not be affected I'm afraid. Both of ours are only fed after we've finished
our meals ... which is good pack hierarchy enforcement as I understand it.

Ow, I hate to think of a little Chi in distress! I'll be thinking of Pepper and wishing her well  :hug:  I so hope your MIL's gorgeous little baby gets better soon!

:hug:  :hug:

Tiny Chihuahua Hugs, Ruth

How can I decide who to hug first in Brighton - you or William!!!    I knew you could do it Richard .... better get yourself some Bach remedies
before December; so you can think calm thoughts! Congratulations    :hug:  :hug:

Ruth x

Wheeeeee!  :dance:  Congratulations Sue on your nominations!!
I am absolutely delighted to be a nominee in cat's 1 and 10. Posting the results up "instantly" was such a terrific idea; makes it so exciting!
Lots of friends and Teddy Talkers to happy dance with too!

Mini Hugs , Ruth 

Oh Sophie he is so sweet and adorable!  I hope he brings you lots of joy - you are both so kind and lovely to take him in.
:hug:  :hug:

Mini Kitty Hugs, Ruth x

I can see the many hours of excellent work that have gone in to this bear Richard - he looks absolutely fab!  :clap:  :clap:
Well done indeed (bet your friend's thrilled too!  )

Huggies , Ruth x

Congratulations

everybody  :dance:  Lots of friends and TTers on the list , AND, I see my sister got not one but TWO nominations !!!!
WooHoo !  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Mini Hugs to All,
Ruth xx

Ahhhhhhh - don't be embarrassed Karon    I know I was really touched by such a genuine emotional reaction ; a bear artist's dream come true eh?
    You are a lucky lady:Kim's bear was gorgeous  :dance:

Ruth

Oooooh Pauline they are all SO cute!!! I hope I get to stop by for a little squidge of them 

See you there,
Ruth xx

I will be there with bears!    I'm just doing all the final "tweaking" to them......
Everybody please , please cross your fingers for some lovely weather this year to just round the day off beautifully  :pray:

I'm getting so excited! (Love to see any TT'ers who visit too)
:hug:  :hug:

Ruth x

I have voted    There are some absolutely amazing and beautiful pieces to admire - be sure to click on the thumbnails
to see the bigger pictures.
Congratulations to all the entrants for your fantastic work!  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Mini Hugs , Ruth