Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Thanks, Terrie.  I'm so squeamish that I can't make myself stick wires into the little bears, so I designed a way to hold the wings and antenna on by using beads.

Thanks, everyone.  You all make be feel so good about myself.  Hugs, Jan

Skylar stands 4 inches tall, crocheted with one strand of furry pale beige yarn.  His body is netted with darkly iridescent seed beads. His beautiful purple, tan and black wings are translucent with design showing on both sides.  Hugs, Jan

Oh, I love to look at all these fantastic clowns.  I don't have plans for creating one, but just wanted you all to know I'm thoroughly enjoying the pictures and everyone's messages.  Hugs, Jan

IDEX was one big adventure for me.  It was beyond my imagination that I'd be meeting and actually standing beside the wonderful bear artists I'd heard about for so long.  Debi McCarthy-Beckett, Tammy Martin and I represented the Thread Artist Guild and we were overwhelmed with the warm welcome you all extended to us.  Everyone was exceptionally friendly.

Mindy was outstanding! She was everywhere and anywhere - answering questions, making suggestions, providing immeasurable assistance.  (Thanks, Mindy....you are absolutely amazing!)

Thanks, everybody, for making IDEX such a positive experience. 
Hugs, Jan