Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Wow, what a beautiful face! Such a sweet expression! 
Claire.

Thank you so much, guys!   

Many thanks, Becky!   

Hi all,
I'd like to share my new design, Robert the panda. His features include trapunto paws, a technique new to me. Hope you like him!

Claire.

If the pile is very short, perhaps it would make good paw pads for larger bears? There is also the option of using it for clothing - jackets, bows etc. Upholstery velvet is gorgeous but can be tricky to work with. Friends have gifted me with several pieces over the years - some of these pieces had a sort of nylon backing that I actually couldn't stitch without it falling apart and some had such a tendency to fray that I need to use an iron-on interfacing...so I can sympathise with your difficulties!
I tend to use upholstery velvet for larger bears, with the short pile a feature (it makes a nice antique-looking bear). 

Claire.

So sweet!   

Michelle, he is gorgeous!! Good to hear that your mum is making a speedy recovery.   

Cheers Michelle!   

Many thanks, Vicki!   

Thanks so much, Lisa! I keep two pets rabbits, so I just love designing bunnies. 

Thanks so much, guys!   

Many thanks, Denise! 

Hi everyone,
Please meet my new bunny, Tamarind. Hope that you like her! 

Claire.

Beautiful!

She is really beautiful! Best of luck with your competition! 
Claire.

She is awesome, so inventive! Love the knitwear...!:love:
Claire

He's awesome, Michelle! I love his snout, he has such character!

Oh, Michelle - your bears are wonderful! They have such charm, I love them! I look forward to seeing your big Tissavel bear.
There is a variant on that fur available - sort of a grey colour instead of beige. I am really tempted by it, as I just love the two-toned furs - so fun to scissor sculpt!
Claire.

Thanks so much, Becky! It used Tissavel on this one, so it was a joy to scissor sculpt. 

Many thanks, Anthony! 

Thanks so much, Birgitte! 

Thanks so much! 

Thanks so much, Denise!   

Hi everyone! Please meet my new rabbit, Mister Mocha.

Thanks for looking!
Claire. 

Thanks so much, Michelle!