Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

I just got a package in the mail from Judi. A little bitty Bobble bear! Now it is like Penny's Paulie Bear has a little brother!

Aww Judi, I love him! Thanks!
Sonya

sounds like you will need an 8 foot table Judi. I have a hard time fitting that many on an eight footer. But then again, a lot of my bears are bigger.

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Sonya

Jenn, I would like to meet you too. Dorothy, do I know you? I have been doing San Diego since 2002. Sonya

fat qtr usually about 14 to 18  by 28 inches, regular quater 8 or 9 by 56 I think

ok FOR THOSE WHO ASKED.. THE SAN DIEGO SHOW IS AS FOLLOWS:

ABC's August International Teddy Bear, Doll, and Antique Toy Show and Sale

August 11th-13th, 2006
Scottish Rite Center
1895 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA

and how come I didn't get to meet Erin and Jenn at the last one.. POUT!

best to email Nancy directly at bears135@shaw.ca
she my have got tied up with work

AWWW well GAWWWW LEEEEE Lisa! You have me blushing on that flawless skin.  YUP! I t was wonderful meeting you too.... but we shoulda had a couple more glasses of wine! Surprised I could even stay awake after flying in on a redeye... spending the day at the show with no sleep the night before.. then the banquet.. and had to fly out again in the early morning.. It was funny I remembered the evening by the next day. You are just charming and a gorgeous as can be. And for everyone else.. Lisa's hubby is just as wonderful and doting as she says.
Hugs
Sonya

Oh goodie! I get Deborah on my 2cnd time around. I have never met Deborah or ever really even talked to her, BUT I have been a silent admirer of her bears. I love thier vintage look and those perfectly shaped ears. And she is just as cute as a button with a great smile. (PS.. I think she is just a baby too) makes me feel OLD! lol

:crackup:  :crackup:
Oh goodie.. got to do the new smilie too!
Sonya

I want a pot that says, just sit back and relax, I will cook for you!"

Kim, that sounds perfect! I know that the kids that age love to hear and talk about the teddy bear and how it relates to THEM, rather than the "techie" stuff like how it is made. I think your agenda is perfect. Oh, one other thing I thought of. You might want to let them make thier ow.. what I mean is drawing out a "pattern" on construction paper (just the head, body, 2 legs, and two arms. Then they could cut out the pieces and connect them together with paper brads so the limbs are moveable. An easy project that they can keep. and it also shows them the pieces that are involved in making the bear

Sonya

I am an eclectic collector I think. Besides bears of course, I am with Aleta. Bears MUST have toys and I have a collection of them, mostly vintage ride on type toys, rocking horses, giraffe ride on toy, a mohair rocking yak to ride on, and I collect Santas. But my favorites have to be vintage child's clothing (christening gowns, lederhosen and my favorites Sailor suits and military clothing and patches)
Sonya

Hey I know those songs?? Aren't those the REAL words?? lol

Tracy is about the cutest little thing! And she always has wonderful kind hearted words of wisdom to offer.
Sonya

AWWWWWWW.. he is adorable!! great color too!
Sonya

wonderful job Gail! love them both!
Sonya

I am a 47.. but wish I was 47 instead of 53. lol

I haven't tried it AFTER the bear is done. I usually add them after the footpad is inserted, and before it is stuffed. I insert them from the inside and sew them to the seam allowance.
Sonya

I posted mine in the gallery, but will post them here too.

First is Ichi (which means one in Japanese)(named One because she is my first anime)

and second is of course Hoo Hoo (you all know how she was named) lol

How about Pampered Pets, Happy Tails, Paw Pals, Dog's best Friend, Animal Nanny

I'm a 7.hmmmm......   Yup.. I just wanna know why, who what and where

great report! sounds like a fun time

I add to the head

It is a local show on the 28th-30th.