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Estelles canal bears and Tod Teddies
Todmorden West Yorkshire
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Estelle Jan 23, 2006

I am not sure where I heard it but Norton have gone out of business they were not far from the people I get my mohair from so I asked tem if they had taken over there business this is the reply I thought it might be of interest if any one was wondering what had happened to them bear_original
We took over Nortons work in progress when they went out of business.
We have been dyeing & finishing some of their loomstate stock.
Regards,
Ged

On 17 Jan 2006, at 13:07, estelle brown wrote:

> name: estelle brown
> Tel: 01706812634

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DebbieD Jan 23, 2006

bear_noexpression Hmmmmm.... Maybe some of the Norton's lovely mohair will survive afterall? bear_thumb

Flying Fur Studios
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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psichick78 Jan 23, 2006

Oooh, that could be good news. I hope they continue on.
The more mohair choices, the better! :dance:

Back Road Bears
Laconia, NH USA
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Daphne Jan 23, 2006

Sounds like they are just finishing off what was in progress when the mill shut down.
I bet Johnna may know a lot more about it.

SHELLI MAKES
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 23, 2006

The official word, just FYI, is that Norton (the mohair mill) went out of business several years ago. Intercal still has some original Norton mohair in stock... but once it's gone, it's gone.

All Bear by Paula
Kent
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Kiprie Bears
Yokohama, Japan
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Marie_ Jan 24, 2006

Hi Estelle !
Wao did you really order that much of fillings ? how many bear
will be born form there ? bear_laugh I can't wait to see your new creation. hehe