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OMG I fallen in love .... with margo 
Very sweet!
Isn't it cute - it looks like a little bear cub.
Another super creation Linda - I love him!
Do you class Steiff in the in the yuk catagory too?
Ooh - can I have a grey one as well!
Thanks Katy!
I heard last night that Jonathan Ross's beloved black Pug, "Mr Pickles", has died of a heart attack.
"Wossy" is apparantly distraught.
It was "Mr Pickles" who made me fall in love with the Pug breed. Jonathon used to bring him to his shows - and he (Pickles) had a very nonchalant attitude, he really made me laugh.
Rest in peace "Mr Pickles". 
Well, I went on the course and although it wasn't completely what I had hoped for, I now feel I have the confidence needed to go ahead onto the Patchwork and Quilting which I am going on at the end of July.
There was one woman who was worse than me - she had an Elna that had laid in its box for over two years and was getting its first outing :crackup: at least mine hadn't made the one year mark (5th September).
It is a remarkably easy machine actually.
Karon
Hi there!
Yes, I agree - Charlie Bears are hardly One of a kind - artists bears but I cannot help feeling you are being a little harsh describing them "a yuk".
They are well made mass produced bears and I know they have a large following on this site amoungst collectors.
Personally I don't collect - just make, but I can understand why people collect them, although I agree there should be another section to put them under.
Karon
Not a bear making one though :crackup:
No, several months ago I achieved my "ambition" of buying a brand new Bernina - the only trouble is I look at it but am too terrified to use it and messing it all up.
So I have booked onto a "Get to know your sewing machine" course were I can build up a bit of confidence - especially as in early August I will be doing a Summer School on Patchwork and Quilting and I want to use it.
Karon
I was going great guns until my the latest disturbance in my personal life ... well at least its a nice one!
Still ... at least head is done (the worst part) and all limbs are sew up ready for stuffing 
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Aghh ... he's sweet Andrea.
Yep ... he is definately a cousin to my Snowflake!
Karon
Adorable pug - don't like the silly slippers though!
That made laugh, so cute!
Well ... I think Facebook is great. Without it I am not sure how I would have tracked down my daughter.
Mindyou I only have THREE friends - shame ... :crackup:. And then I only reply via personal message.
:hug:
I have also bought stuff from Bear Basics both in person and over the internet. I have found their service speedy and efficient HOWEVER I have found that it is not ever worthwhile trying to phone - it rarely gets answered.
I would give it a 9/10!!!!! :crackup:
Clare and I intend to keep in touch regarding making the bear, so perhaps you will see the results on TT!
I still can't believe Clare actually gave me the pattern - that was SO kind and generous. Sorry to repeat myself ...... :crackup:
It has made me REALLY happy, as I am on a bit of an emotional roller-coaster at the moment (typical Libran )
:hug:
Karon
Very beautiful!
Very cute but nope - definately NOT an Egnglish Bulldog!
Yesterday I received the nicest surprise.
Clare (Clarebear) and I were going halves on a Terry John Woods pattern. It arrived yesterday and I am so thrilled to say Clare gifted me the original pattern.
Clare I am overwhelmed by your generosity - thank you so, so much.
I feel as though I should keep it in a safe-deposit box - but I haven't got one!!!!!!!
Thank you many times.
Love Karon :hug:
Hi Louise
You KNOW I would just LOVE to have you living around the corner or even a couple of hundred miles up the motorway (friendship doesn't know distance!).
Love you Louise
