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edie Jul 5, 2006

Big congratulations, Judi, on your first Toby!!!!  :clap:  You really deserved it! I thought the entries this year were really outstanding, so congratulations to all the industry choice winners as well. Great work!
Bear hugs, Edie

Marie_ Jul 6, 2006

Congratulations Judi!!
Sherwood is outstanding and I voted for him too!!
:clap:   

As you all you know, it was very very very hurd
to pick only 1 bear!
because all bears on the magazine
I saw was wa～y too awesome. 

hugs
Marie

Amanda Jul 6, 2006

Sherwood is so wonderful, many congratulations. Well done to all those who got nominated too.

matilda Jul 7, 2006

I saw that the competition was exceptional, so an extra CONGRATS to you Judi.
And to Shelli, Sueann and Lisa, a big CONGRATS to you as well, for putting forward some especially steep competion  for all Toby entrants.  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
Wendy

Judi Jul 7, 2006

Again, Thank you for all the super comments.    You just keep making my days...

I was looking for Shelli, Sue Ann, and Lisa's photos of thier Industy Choice Winning Peices...I cannot find them  here on TT.
Would you ladies please post your pictures here so we can applaud your spectacular pieces again?
Thank you!

Jare Hares & Bears Jul 8, 2006

Judi -
Sorry I am late with this but congrats! 
I am so happy for you!
It's time to Party!! :bday:  :cake:  :bday:  :cake:  :bday:
:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Carolyn Green Jul 9, 2006

Congratulations Judi - wonderful news and so well deserved.

Also congratulations to all the others that won.

Hugs
Carolyn

Delartful Bears Jul 9, 2006

How on earth did I miss this post??  HUGE congrats to all the award winners -

Judi - your work is so deserving  -- well done!!!!!!  I'm so proud to call you a friend!
Danni

Judi Jul 9, 2006

At the risk of sounding gushy... Here's a real heart-felt :  AAAWWWW THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!               :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Sherwood thanks you all too....couldn't have got it without him.     :hug:

MKinsey/TBF Editor of Teddy Bear and FriendsJul 10, 2006

For those who are interested, here are the winners in the manufactured category. Kudos, too, to Sue Van Nattan, the artist who won "Best in Show."

Many thanks to all who attended the event in Vegas (when I find my camera, I'll show you some pix) and, of course, to everyone who entered the contest, judged, voted, and generally supported the contest. We couldn't do it without you!

(Thanks, too, for your patience in waiting for the winner list. I went straight from Vegas to the beach, so was without computer for 10 days. Once I recovered from the initial separation anxiety, it was glorious.)

Manufactured Vignette
Deb Canham Artist Designs, Easter Bunny Bear

Manufactured Miniature
Steiff, Bear on Wheels

Small Manufactured, Dressed
The Bearington Collection Ltd., Vivian Foxworth

Small Manufactured, Undressed
Gund, Goober

Large Manufactured, Dressed
The Bearington Collection Ltd., Christopher Christmas

Large Manufactured, Undressed
Steiff, Gabriele

Manufactured “Friends”
Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., Yomiko Sharpei

Best in Show
Sue Van Nattan, Long John Silver