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Flying Fur StudiosDilu, great tip on dying the mohair and the pawpads at the same time. Very clever!!
Matilda Huggington-beareI have used everything I think. Love leather and suedes. Ultrsuede is great for big bears because of its strength. I will pick up unusual fabrics and pop them in my stash because you never know.
At the moment with needle felting I use the mohair or felt. Depending on what type of detail I wish to use. I love mohair paws when I trapunto the paw pads. That way I can have hairy paws between the pads and toes.
I have an idea for painted silk. But am having trouble sourcing the silk here in WA. All I can find are those painted scarf kits. I would like the silk for my frog. (yeah I know, it still isnt made) 
I havent embroidered paws yet, but do have a small bear waiting for just that to happen. 
Matilda PS: IMAGINATION EVERYONE!!!!!! USE IT
Winneybears and FriendsInteresting topic...... I use ultrasuede or wool felt.I love the wool felt as it " gives" around the curves nicely.
Depending on the bear,,,I also like to use cotton velveteen , it can be dyed too...then sometimes I use real velvet
( lined ) and I do use the silky fur coat lining if its nice,,, always lined the fabric types of materials...
Recently I found some very interesting textured upholstry fabric at a shop here...Ill be on the outlook for more of this..its weight is perfect for pads...Winney
Mountain Dreamer BearsMarie, Sassy's sells cashmere. I've never baought any cashmere so I don't know what is a good price for it, but this might be another option for you.
http://www.sassybearsandfabrics.com/fabrics.htm
Matilda,
You can buy white silk in several varieties at Dharma's
http://www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/silk/index.html
You can also get many types of silk at Thai Silk
http://www.thaisilks.com/store/merchant … ory_Code=F
Matilda Huggington-beareBONNIE!!! you are exactly that, A bonnie wee lassy are'nt you?
Thankyou sooooooo very much for the links! 
Silk ,Silk everywhere. But which one to choose?
I have for the first time gazed upon these 'Sassy fabrics' everyone in mini's is talking about. They are lovely too.
Matilda
