Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

It is easier now I make miniatures as I can work wherever I like and just use a lap tray.I have my sewing box within reach of my favourite chair too as it is so annoying to keep getting up and down for bits and pieces.
I usually end up with 4 cats all fighting for space on my lap so if I lose something it is usually under them One of my Siameses has a habit of pulling all the pins out of the pin cushion and then drops them on the floor and one of my other cats is a silent thief and will take bear bits and creep off with them when he thinks I am not looking 
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I buy fabric that I like the look of although I do choose what I know will suit my size bears even though there are some lovely furs to choose from.I store my fabric in plastic boxes and when I am making my bears I just choose the fabrics that appeal to me at that time.I will then choose what pattern and size bear that I want to make and go from there.I have never had a picture in my head of what I want to make as I can only decide what to do with a bear once I have stuffed the head and put the eyes in.The character will then start to emerge and I go from there....even the accessories are decided at the end.
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I saw the antiques roadshow too with teddy on it.I used to love Andy Pandy and loved the little teddy puppet too.He really is a cute little bear
I also saw Bill and Ben in the photo with Andy Pandy, teddy and Looby Lou...another favourite of mine.Showing my age here though
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Fabulous set Joanne :clap:  :clap:  :clap:       
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Lovely work...Stella is sooo sweet    
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Love your old tatty bears Sue including this one...not surprised that he has found a home already    
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She is a lovely little bear Kelly...such a sweet face    
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What a sweet little boy Kimi      
I have two Siameses...a blue point girl and a red point boy and they are wonderful cats and so loving.One thing to be careful of is to never leave any sewing things about as Siameses are so nosey and in to everything and my red point will pick up pins and anything else that you might not keep out of the way.They are a very lively breed and love to run about.Sorry to hear about Spooky but at least this little boy will help you get over your loss.I can't wait to see more photos :dance:
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All the work has been wonderful so far...I love them all      
I am now trying to finish my set before the deadline.I am even doing some sewing this morning which is most unlike me...I usually feel too guilty for not getting on with jobs that need doing indoors
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She is soooo sweet Kay...it is lovely to see you do a girly bear          
Your little girl bears are very rare...just like my girl bears  
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Super bear...love his sweet face    
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I love the bear and the accessories...they are great      
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Lou Lou is gorgeous Kim...love the fur    
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I adore her...her little outfit is gorgeous            
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It was wonderful to watch the video and see the lady caring for so many cats and dogs and they all looked  so happy together.Thank you for sharing it Janice
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Love this panda Pauline....he is gorgeous      
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She is a very pretty girl Susan....love her    
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