Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Oh, Kim, these guys are so cute. What a great color mix, too...something for everyone. Can't wait til you post pictures when they start running around and playing.

Way, way, way beyond cute!       
They're precious. The little girl looks like she's the one in charge. Decided on names yet?

Very sweet. They look a little sleepy...like maybe they weren't quite ready for their close-up just yet. Cute, cute, cute.

I believe there is a Settler's bear in the TBF Toby manufactured bear section...have you all voted? I don't have the magazine in front of me but I'm pretty sure it was a Settler.

Yes, wonderful news that you dad is doing better and out of intensive care. God Bless you and your family. :hug:

:dance:  :dance:  :dance:  Woo Hoo   :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

You must be sooo excited!

Lynette, I'm so sorry about your friend, Syliva. Such sadness for you coming so soon after you lost Eva. God Bless.. :hug:

Beautiful bride, handsome groom...but you didn't tell us their names. Will they be living in Poland or the UK???

Claire, you are an amazing photographer! The pictures are wonderful and it lookks like a beautiful country. I've sent these pictures to my husband at his office...he's half Polish. His maternal great-grandparents were immigrants to the US in the late 1800s. Thanks so much for sharing.

I can imagine that visiting the death camps, however, would give you an overwhelming sense of sadness, but you're right, we should never forget.

Yes, Kim, you're correct. It is and ancient art and how people created armor vests and other protective clothing centuries ago and some people still do that type of thing, mostly with metal or aluminum rings. You can google chain maille and come up with all kinds of sites.

I'm new at it, but today's craze and what I'm interested in, is for fine jewelry made of jump rings from sterling silver, gold, gold filled, copper...just about anything you want to use. I mostly use sterling silver though I did make a bracelet for my husband in gold filled. Currently I am loving the Byzantine weave, the first one I learned. I've also made bracelets using the Parallel Chain weave and Conundrum weave.

If you're interested to see what people can do with jump rings, I love these sites:

Spiderchain.com               UrbanMaille.com           GoldenMaille.com

Thank you for asking...

So sorry, Debbie. Broody Broomhilde (what a great name) seemed very special. I don't know much about chichens, but I sure know how quickly you can become attached and you'd raised her from a chick. :hug:

I'm a quilter, too, Silly Bear...also a beader and right now into chain maille as well.  I'm afraid I haven't done much quilting lately and my daughter constantly reminds me her quilt sits nearly done, but not quite. I have to be in the proper frame of mind, though.

Your bears look great. I think my favorite is the furry little guy in picture 3. He has an adorable little face.

So glad you're safe, Eliza. The town did look devastated, totally gone. And those poor people must be in shock.

How scary that you have experienced a tornado before. I would be terrified. And the hurricanes on the Gulf and east coast are another thing I'd never want to experience. Hopefully, you won't have to go through that again before you move.

What an absolutely adorable little boy. He seems not at all frightened of the people and is very playful. Very strange someone dropped off such a young cub. Makes me wonder if he was taken from his mother.

Not to worry, Ania. I'm so glad you're excited about all the mohair you received.
Buy, no wonder Goldie is my favorite! :crackup:  :crackup: That fur was very dense and long for such a tiny bear, but you've done a beautiful job. I love her fluffy look and happy smile and her pet fishie. :hug:  :hug:

Eliza, how are you? Do you live in the path of this storm. I thought about you as we saw the pictures on the evening news. Hope your and all who experienced this scary event are okay.

Pretty little girls, beautiful bride and gown. I love weddings. You must be so proud!

Love, thoughts, hugs and prayers being sent your way. :hug:  :hug:

Fascinating...mesmerizing...that's really something!

So good to hear from you, Katrina. Though it sounds like you had a very, very serious accident. Glad you are on the mend and hope your progress is good and steady. :hug:

Each and every one is adorable. Looks like you're putting all that new fabric to good use. Your bears are just very, very cute and sweet. :hug:

I'm so sorry for your loss. :hug:  :hug:

I'm so sorry to hear both your dad's prognosis is not good and your grandmother is failing. You can't be in two places at once, though I know you'd like to be. Thoughts and prayers are with you. :hug:  :pray:  :hug:  :pray:  :hug:  :pray:

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about Katrina's accident. Things can happen so quickly. Thank God she will have a complete recovery. She's in my thoughts and prayers. :pray:  :pray:  :hug:  :hug:

Is there an address where we could send cards?

Thanks for letting us know.

Marlys