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Is it just me or do others feel really guilty when they put a bear they have lovingly created up for sale???? 
I have just put my first bear up on EBay, 'Pollyanna', it's taken me a couple of years to finally part with one, I thought that it was about time I let them go out on their own into the big wide world! I'm hoping that she'll find a loving home.
Anyone else feel the same way?
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Tami Eveslage Original Teddy BearsGuilty? No. A little sad? Always! I LOVE bears, and the ones I make are very special to me. Some are even harder than others to let go. But my collectors have always been wonderful people who love my bears as much as I do and that makes it easier. I love the embroidery you've done on this gal and the trapunto paws. I can see why she's really special to you!
Posts: 1,836Very cool design Carol!
me too Tami 
I always feel a little bummed come picture taking time but as soon those pics are uploaded I'm excited that they'll be heading off to a new home that truly appreciates them 
:hug:
~Chrissi
LuxembearsHi Carol. First of all welcome to Teddy Talk. :hug: I think your bear is lovely. Did you embroider her tummy? BEAUTIFUL.
Yes, I do know how you feel as I am sure many others have also. The first time I boxed up a bear it was a sad parting as I knew that I would never duplicate the exact bear. AS time goes by it become easier and it really feels good to be paid for your hard work and to know that others are loving and appreciating what you do.
Even though I am very used to sending off bears to new homes, I still have bit of sadness saying goodbye to my really detailed bears that took so much work and are quite personal to me.
I hope your darling bear finds a new home who will love and appreciate her. Best of luck to you.
Thank you all , Yes.. I did the embroidery on her Judi, it's one of my hobbies that I love to do, I find it VERY relaxing and it's great when I can combine bear making with it.
It's good to know others feel the same way when they sell their bears, but it must be very satisfying to know that your creations are all going to a loving home
Wow, first off that embroidery is awesome! I'm sure she/he will find a lovely home.
I don't feel guilty sending off a bear.. but I always miss them. I spend so much time on each bear.. then I tend to have them in the studio for awhile either waiting for a show or website.. etc. So you get attached to them. But when a collector gets that bear and loves it just as much as you.. then it makes you feel so much better.
Good luck with the sale!
Hugs,
Melanie
Posts: 8,574Hey there Hi there Ho there
Welcome
I don't feel guilty, but I do miss the girls when they go wandering off to a new home. I have quite honestly built up a whole persona for each one whilst working on them that I miss them when they are gone.
and add into the mix all the ones who haven't been adopted out and just sort of hang around and the interactions, well its quite a rowdy place, One would think the permanent members of the family would want to get rid of some siblings.
ah well...keep at it teddygirl, your needle work is absolutely superb, stunning, breath taking,pricking at my conscious as I have some needing finishing. :crackup:
I always feel a bit sad when they go...but if I didn't let them go there would be no more bears as I have to sell them to make a living! I'd feel more guilty if I didn't pay my bills!
Very good point Jenny! You have to be realistic, it's so difficult to earn money, and it must be amazing to be able to do it from bear making. You all make such wonderful bears and it must be very rewarding when you see them going to someone that really wants them.
Thanks Melanie and Dilu....hope the needle work goes well I'm itching to get another started!
AM BEARSShe is a lovely bear, with such funky feet, I'd feel a bit sad too, but on the bright side, someone is going to love her within an inch of her life and be so happy and excited to receive her. You can have the buzz of that and then some more cash to create another little loveable with...or treat yourself to something really nice! I envy your embroidery talents though, you've done a cracking job with her tummy, wow!
Hello Carol,
I like your bear and can see you have taken a lot of care with him.
I have actually come across this problem this week, in fact it was yesterday. At the Stratford show on Sunday, a really lovely customer of mine bought one of my very large bears, and as she was leaving she said to me that if another particular one of my large bears was still available at the end of the show, then she would like that one too.
Well, I had a very sad yesterday as some of you may have read about, but the terrible thing is that the bear my customer would like, has a "little something" about him around the eyes that just reminds me of my cat Woody who died yesterday, and I know that I just can't part with him. I know that I need the money, but boy, I think I need the hugs from the big bear even more, so I am not selling him. No way could I put him in a box and send him away. I may be way too sentimental about things ... but that's just me and I guess it's not being very business-like. But at least I get a cuddle .......
So yes, I think we all get a little sad when we have made a bear that we particularly like and someone wants it!!! But if the feeling is that strong, then keep it!!!! I have sold some bears in the past that I regretted selling, so I am not making the same mistake this time!
Hugs
Marilyn
I'm so sorry Marylin,
you must have been heartbroken, I can totally understand you not wanting to part with this bear, good for you for holding onto him.
Money isn't everything, how you feel is much more important.
Jellybelly BearsWelcome Carol and gorgeous bear!! hehe, yep, I do.....I am one of those people who talks to their bears and assures them they will be going to a loving home to have fun with other bears lol they are real after all and mine always have butterflies in their tummy as they head into their travel box 
Matilda Huggington-beare
Nice one Sarah that made me smile!! and I can understand you tug of war Wendy, it must be very hard to let your wonderful creations go.
