Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Thanks so much, ladies.  I had a lovely day - have almost lost my voice and am feeling very tired this morning.

I'm really looking forward to Hugglets tomorrow.  I will be bringing with me a range of vintage-style bears and other toys as well as a few realistic bears.  To see more, I have put a preview on my blog.

He's a darling!

This is a little ellie I made for my friend, Carol of Puddie Pie Primitives.  He is made from German mohair, with wool felt feet and inner ears.  He has been gently aged.  Carol has made me one of her lovely ellies in return.

He is wonderful, Joanne.  Love him

Stunning !

Hi Heidi

It is really difficult to choose when there are so many different bears available. For me, the bear's face is the most important factor.  There needs to be something in his/her expression that 'speaks to me' - something that tugs on the heartstrings. That is much more important to me than the type of bear.  In my hug I have traditional, vintage, realistic, contemporary, character, miniature, large, anime and wacky bears.  If they have anything in common, it is that they are all very well-made and nearly all made from mohair or alpaca.  I also have a couple made from viscose. Looking at my hug I can see that none are made from faux fur or dressed - I prefer my bears bare and am not very keen on the feel of synthetic plush. I know several people who cannot stand the feel of mohair or alpaca, and some bears are certainly exquisitely dressed, so it is down to my personal preference.  If you let your heart choose your bear, you will not go wrong.  When I look at my hug, there isn't one adoption I regret. I love them all.

Hugs

Sue

How did I miss this little darling? Very sweet!

Hi Pauline and Peter

Thank you so much for your very kind comments about Summer!

Hugs

Sue

They look wonderful together.  So cute!

Summer is my latest black bear cub.  She will be looking for a new home at the Essex Bear Fair tomorrow (Sunday).  She is made from Schulte alpaca with English, black glass eyes, leather eyelids, and a hand-moulded epoxy clay nose.  She has a locline neck and spine.  Her arms are wired and she has four, nut and bolt joints.  Her paw pads are made from soft brown, glove leather.  She is happy standing on al fours or sitting.

He is lovely, Vero!

Thank you Elena!  I really appreciate your comments!

Hugs

Sue

Many thanks, Peter and Elena!

This polar bear cub is my last bear to be finished for the Stratford Upon Avon show on Sunday. I love the way each one takes on its own personality.   I couldn't make two the same if I tried!  Hope you like him.

Many thanks, Ali.  It would be great to meet you one day!

Hugs

Sue

Thanks, Ali.  I hope all is well with you!

Hugs

Sue

Many thanks, Shannon.  He went through a real 'ugly duckling' stage, but I love him now.  Bear making is a funny hobby.  Sometimes, I just have to 'keep the faith'!

Hugs

Sue

I just love the colouring...a sweetheart!

Gorgeous work!

Many thanks, Tatania!

This little cub will be available at the Stratford-Upon-Avon Teddy Bear Event this Sunday.  He is made from a beautiful, soft Schulte alpaca.  He has black leather pawpads, a locline spine, jointed arms and legs, wired arms, black English glass eyes with leather eyelids.  It is a wonderful show with a great atmosphere and I am really looking forward to being there.

Thanks SO much for all your sweet comments.  They really are appreciated!

Hugs

Sue

These two little ones will be available at the Stratford-Upon-Avon Teddy Bear Event next Sunday. 

Hugs

Sue

He's great!  Love him!