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Michelle
Cape Town
Posts: 19

Michelle Aug 14, 2006

bear_smile Hi every one.
I have been snooping around for a wile now and I must say everyone's teddy's are out of this world. I have fallen in love with all the bears!

:clap: You are some hecticly talented people. :clap: I have posted here before and i have made a new friend but the rest of you are very quiet

I am just waiting for pay day to go out and buy my first ever teddy making kit and I cant wait any more. :dance:

:bday: We just celebrated Woman's day and I wish all the woman got some spoiling! :cake:

If any one has some tips on how to keep our furry little friends clean and how to get started, please mail me! bear_tongue

Must run,
Have Fun,

(I have to get some work done now)

CHOW FOR NOW

dusty attic bears
somerset
Posts: 968

dusty attic Aug 14, 2006

Hi michelle, welcome to teddy talk.I`m sure you,ll have fun here and meet some great people.xx

Country Bears
England
Posts: 3,066

clare14 Aug 14, 2006

Welcome to the forum Michelle!! It's lovely that you have come to join us!! Let us know how you get on with your first bear - it's very addictive, you'll have a shelf full before you know it!!

Come and chat again soon!! :hug:

Pumpkin & Pickle Bears
East Sussex
Posts: 2,047

Pumpkin & Pickle Bears Aug 14, 2006

Welcome Michelle! Hope you have fun here!

In regards to cleaning bears, I think using a slightly damp cloth with tepid water is best for cleaning the fur on bears who have collected a bit of dust!

Back Road Bears
Laconia, NH USA
Posts: 6,568

Daphne Aug 14, 2006

Hi Michelle,

Gemma is right!
Of course storing/displaying your bears in a closed display case where dust can't get in is best but what good is a bear on a shelf in a case? They are made for hugging!!! :hug:

I have to confess.... every two months or so I put a little attachment on the end of the hose of my vacuum cleaner and suck the dust off those bears!! Being careful of bows and accessories, of course! They don't seem to mind it much and it's quick and easy. For soils water and a mild detergent are best on mohair!!

Can't wait to chat with you more here on TT..... sometimes it takes us a while to get to know and recognize the new folks as we just keep growing in numbers so keep posting!!! :dance:

Hugs,
Daphne

Teddybears Sweden
Gavle, Sweden
Posts: 751

Jennie Aug 14, 2006

Welcome to Teddy Talk and hope you will enjoy your first kit! bear_grin

PottersHouse Bears
Ohio
Posts: 2,173

millie Aug 14, 2006

Welcome to Teddy Talk. I don't really have advice on how to get started, you just jump in there and go. You will need advice on how to get stopped, because it is addictive. But we obviously don't follow advice, since we are still going strong around here.

Bears by Jodi
Gahanna , Ohio USA
Posts: 3,463

Jodi Falk Aug 14, 2006

Michelle, welcome to TT. So glad you finally spoke up !! Sounds like you are getting started on your own. Getting a kit will be fun . Just take your time and see how it goes. You can ask us questions any time!!

Just sent a clown bear to remind you to have fun , that is what it is all about .

Bear hugs ...... Jodi Falk