Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Oh no, no, no sweet Charlotte,
I only like MILK chocolate...I need sweetening you see!

Big hugs,
Sandi

Thanks Charlotte,
I would like to do that, it would be fun!
Do they set a size or do you choose yourself?

Big hugs,
Sandi

Just glad it isn't here in OZ.
But I'd be safe anyway...I only buy the

biggest size

!

Big hugs,
Sandi

Hey, I've not been a TTer for long. What's a Summer Swap bear?

Big hugs,
Sandi

Great job Wendy.....but then you always do a great job!

Hugs,
Sandi

He's beautiful, you should well with him Jane.
  Love all the needle sculpting, it must have taken you hours. I saw him in another thread and I might add ... he's no beast!
Keep us informed on the results of the comp. won't you?

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Sandi

Congratulations Sonya, well done.
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Your sure going to be a busy lady...
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Sandi

A beautiful little bear Deborah. :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  He is very cute.
Did you use a string mohair?
Your daughter is quite the little artist ... would make a good children's book illustrator.
Big  :hug:
Sandi

It's all in the presentation Dilu.
If your going to take the time to make a wonderful little bear...you'll take the time to wrap it right!
So happy for you,
Big beary  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:
Sandi

Hi Bobbie,
Just amazing!!! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
I have done a little some time ago but after sticking myself so many times, I decided to leave it to the experts...like you! I do have the Clover needle thing on its way, so I will try again.
It seems everybody loves the polar bear through the glass...me too!! I think your work is fantastic.
Big  :hug:
Sandi

Thanks for that Debora,
I have often wondered about the wool fur, but haven't used yet. Like you, I have only seen it at Edinburgh.
Thinking it would make a lovely cuddly bear though.
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Sandi
P.S. Your yellow bear comes up pink on my screen...is it my screen or your photo?

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Hope it's nuttin serious!

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Whatever it is I hope it gets better!

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If you come into money, don't forget to share it!

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Big beary :hug:
Sandi

Oh what a sucker I am for dogs in need...you gotta keep him!

My dog was abandoned because he's epileptic. There's medication available, but his quality of life would suffer because of it. Now, when he has a fit we just pick him up gently, talk to him and cuddle him till he gets over it and I wouldn't part with him for the world. The unconditional love we receive in return is worth it a million fold.

He needs you Millie,

Big hugs,
Sandi

Hi girls,
Got side tracked earlier by Judi's blue feeling. Back to the subject matter.

A Measure of Success by Nelson Boswell

Children have a way of cutting through to the heart of an issue and showing an unbiased and objective view of things.
A boy was told to write a sentence about his family. So after dinner one evening he went to his room and began working on the project. In a few minutes he came to his mother with a carefully printed sentence that read: "We are rich".
Well, his mother obviously did not want a sentence like that going around the school so she tried to explain to the boy that though his father worked for a financial institution, it did not automatilcally mean they were rich....
The boy returned to his room to try again. In a few moments he returned with another sentence which read: "We are poor".
Well by this time his parents realised that some further explanation was required. They explained that they were not poor either. Just because you are not rich, does not mean you are poor. They were someplace in between.
Well, the youngster returned to his room for a third try. He came down again with the sentence: "We are happy".
When the father related this story to me, I knew at once that I was talking to the head of a successful family. His son had perceived the object of true success - happiness.
It is true that we have to ensure good health, education, shelter and a sufficient amount of food, but success is not measured by material things. It is measured by the feeling of contentment, happiness and well-being that comes from the way you live.

Big  :hug:  :hug: to everyone
Sandi

Add my congrats too! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
It is time consuming to comment on everything that gets posted and the more TT's we have the harder it gets to congratulate everyone on their wonderful bears.
SO WONDERFUL WORK EVERYONE...KEEP 'EM COMING!
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Sandi

Dear Judi,
This is from a little book I keep close by for when I'm feeling blue:

"Give yourself the courage to meet the valley days when they come.

For life is not a walk along a level roadway, but a long journey over hills and valleys, and the valleys are much a part of the journey as are the hilltops. Take away the valleys, and there would be no hills.

We have hilltop days and valley days and the trick in life is not to be discouraged when the valley days come, not to be surprised when they come, not to be alarmed, not to believe all of life ahead is to be a valley day.

Never forget that discouragement is part of the plan, and that if we will only take to the road fearlessly, walk on, one step and then another, so hilltop will follow valley as surely as day follows night"

This has always given me hope, when I felt everything was hopeless.

Big Beary Hugs,
Sandi

Thanks Sarah, Dilu, Renae and Lanie,
It was a bit scary...the thought that I might not be able to see to sew was just the pits. But not to worry now...
Big  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:
Sandi

My good news came this morning from the Ophthalmic Surgeon...I'm not going to loose my eyesight in my left eye...he caught it in time.
:clap:  :clap:  :clap: Big relief that was, I can tell you!

Now, this momma bear can get back to sewing her little heart out!

Big :hug:
Sandi

P.S. Glenys he's a sweetie...and knowing you, he'll get spoiled rotten.

Hi Heather,
Have you discussed this with your boyfriend at all? You may find he's not fond of it either...then the decision would be relatively simple...'cept maybe finding one you both agree on. :doh:

I had a girlfriend who was going to marry a Brian Locock, but she knew the teasing he went through at school and she wasn't about to put her children through it...so after some discussion they decided on Barrington for their new surname...sounds a bit posh!

I kept my hubby's name...bit common...and believe it or not, I have still had people ask me to spell it. Once I told them S M I FF! 

I wish you luck with your name and hope you have a happy wedding day.

Big  :hug:
Sandi

Sarah Jane,
That first competition win is absolutely the best feeling...you hang on to that feeling, it'll help you soar.

Congratulations, can't wait to see lots of :photo:
Big  :hug:
Sandi

Paula,
I understand you feel p####d off, I probably would too ... at first.
But, after giving it some thought, I think I agree with Sabine, all she's doing is raising the value of your work.

And as far as those that rip off our designs ... just look at the fashion world it's been happening there for years ... but all the top designers are there still reaping the benefits.

Those without imagination and design skills are like comets, they quickly breeze across the sky, then burn out and fall by the wayside.

Keep your chin up kiddo.
Big beary hugs,
Sandi

Dani,
She's purr...fect! Love the whiskers.
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Sandi

Jane he's a sweetie.....Great idea for recycling too!
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Hugs,
Sandi

Sue Ann,
What wonderful pictures. :clap:  :clap:  :clap: Love them all.
Sounds like you all had a great time together, even if you did get stressed by the driving.
Particularly loved the photo of the senior ladies ... it's nice to see that I'm not the only one who's beginning to round off the edges!
It's great to have you back in the bearworld again.
Well I gotta get out of this place,
Big  :hug:
Sandi

Oooa PURPLE watch out for DILU she loves PURPLE!!! 
Great one Kimberly  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
Hugs,
Sandi