Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Danni, I used to sell my bears to a shop that told me the same thing ..... I was selling my bears too cheaply .... they agreed to buy my bears and was going to keep me busy with their sales. The first thing was I had to put my prices up so that he could pay me a decent price. Then they put 100% mark up on the bears. Then I was told they wanted exclusivity on my bears so I took my bears out of my other out lets. Then told I couldn't sell my bears at my old prices as I would be under cutting them... They sold 3 of my bears in two yrs and my sales dropped at the shows... I have stopped supplying the shop and put my prices back to what I had them and now selling again... Then to top it off he went into another shop where my bears were on consignment, and told them he had exclusivity of them and that they shouldn't sell them... I was asked to take my bears out.... there is alot more I could say but ....... everyone be careful of what you let yourselfs in for.....

What a cutie .... I wish my first attempt was as good .......

Julia what a lucky lady you are to get one of Judi's bears ..... you both make a beautiful picture ........ well done

Eileen I don't know what you want to know about them but in years gone by I believe they used to put them onto the Draft Horses to keep away evil spirits but then they were used to decorate the horses, in horse shows.

Nance your web site is wonderfully magical .... I really enjoyed my time in there your work is stunning I loved them all.... I tried to leave you a message in your guest book I don't think it took the entry ........

fine fishing line would work Heather... it comes in diffrent weights and colours.. good luck with your fox ... be intrested to see him when your finished

Danni I am really happy for you  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

Estelle great photo's I am very impressed with your home ..... is there alot of room on the barge??

Thank you for the comments ... I have listed Pansy on Danni's ezine page. She is 13" tall. has black glass eyes. and priced at $150.00 AUD. I will see how it goes.

I use Shulte mohair 99% of the time on my bears .. I love the feel and the fact that it doesn't fray too much if at all ... it is wonderful to work with

Jenny what a lovely pic .... they are so well behaved

Yes Jane thank you I agree you are one special lady to do what you do for us..... Wishing you and everyone at intercal and all on TT a Happy and successful 2006

Daphne it takes so long to get them up that I couldn't bear to take them down so soon .... I do leave them up untill the 6th Jan.....it is what my parents did and I have just followed... Twelve days of Christmas

I have alot to eat before Sunday it seems everyone gave us chocolates and sweets .. is it a sign we are getting old?????????????? Fran what a lovely thing to do ...

I am with you Dilu, I just had a huge clear out of my sewing room and got rid of a lot of patchwork fabric and ribbons etc. Then I needed some fabric to make an outfit for my pixie dolls and yes it was in the lot I got rid of ....... so I had to go out and buy more.. Kim I admire you that you can do it .....

I will be in on this too ...... I have a xxxx to lose so count me in.

I did the free workshop and really enjoyed it, this is my effort

Hello all, I would like you to meet Pansy she is made from German Shulte mohair has needlefelted eye lids, leather paws with sculpted toes and carries a spray of Pansies.

Dilu I am so happy that you got your artist bear .... I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas ..

Happy Christmas Kelly.......love the card

I bet they were wonderful Brenda ....... Wishing you a Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas to one and all ..... Gods Blessings to all at this wonderful time of the year

Tania I am so happy for you ... it is never boring to hear others news being good or bad ...... I hope you have a wonderful christmas and Gods Blessings in the new year with everything you have in front of you ..... how great to have your own sewing room...

Sandi so sorry to hear of your accident and the fact that the guy took off..... I hope you get some satisfaction from this ... but don't allow it to spoil your Christmas... I really hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas .... :hug:  :hug:

Julia thank you my friend, I agree with your sentiments ..... Happy Christmas to you and your family