Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

That's a great idea, Alison. He's a cutie, too.

Is this any photo, any age...or specifically one we hate?

Sue Ann, you look just the same, except for the hair.

Nancy, I graduated from h.s. in 1964...and had big hair and I hate the picture, but I guess at the time it was "in." I'll see what I can find.

Very cute. He looks to be king of his forest.    

What an adorable little patriot. Very cute.

Kim, I'm so sorry you've lost both of your grandparents so close together. Puppies sure help to heal a sad heart in so many ways. I love the name Hugo...we had a little black Scottie boy named Hugo for 8 years before he passed on.     

Great pictures. I didn't know you had grandchildren, Krista. They're all very cute and your animals seem to take them in stride.

Cute. The color and mohair are so pretty.

Good to see you back and creating. I hope things are going well for you, too. You say you've been busy, so that sounds like you are doing well.

What an adorable little piggy. That's what piggies should look like.    

She's a wonderful little pig with a sweet face. I'm amazed by the way you've done her little hooves. Very, very cute.

He looks sleepy to me. His little strap off his shoulder...he can hardly keep his eyes open.

Another cutie. Your style is so appealing.

So sweet and so tiny. The little trunk goes perfectly with him.

She's adorable. I love your design style. Very appealing. I also love the way you use over-sized bows for your little girls.

They are both wonderful little fairies. I missed the little gold one, I guess, when you posted her. Just darling. Are the pink parts cashmere? Very cute use of the contrasting fabric.    

Adorable and sweet. Looks like he has a favorite nap place right by his dad. We've talked about Chichuahaus, too. We love terriers, but we're coming to the realization that we're getting to the age that they are just too busy and stubborn for us. He's so cute and I'm sure we'll see his likeness in mohair soon.

Such a sweet face. How in the world do you keep her so clean. My pups always have dirt in their beards and their feet. Last Saturday we had to quickly spray them off in the shower 3 times before we went out. Tiffani must be a proper lady.

Beautiful photos. I've saved them. Thanks, Sue Ann.

Tiffani is a little trouper. Glad all went well and hope you both get some sleep. Maybe a nap today.

So cute and looks comfy even in a somewhat awkward position. But babies are very flexible.      

Chrissi, thanks for your tip on "wet noses." I think Nancy D. told me 50/50 with craft glue; haven't tried it yet. But the decopage glue sounds good, too. I wouldn't have thought of that.

I've also tried Shelli's micropen trick. It does work, too.

I was going to suggest going to Paula's nose instructions. She makes great noses and she does it free hand. When I stated I was told to put pins on the nose in the shape you want then go in and out at the pins to give you a shape. I hated that; always uneven. I tried the felt templet but again I had trouble. I tried Paula's nose technique on a bear for the B/W Ball and it really worked! It took me a while longer than it does Paula, but I was very pleased with the outcome. One of her tips is to hold the head between her knees when sewing. I found this awkard for me but maybe with practice, it will become easier.

I think Paula's tip about holding the head straight while sewing is one that would help make all the other techniques work. I didn't realize that I was putting the nose in while holding the head sideways.

Daphne always makes perfectly straight up/down stitched. And, of course, Sue Ann is the queen of waxed noses, another things I've not yet perfected.

Sandra, I very much appreciate the new Technique section of the magazine. It helps to see photos to explain the process.