Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Wow, Tammy it's great!!! You sound so different than I thought you would!

I think having a message like that is lovely - it makes it SO personal.   

I absolutely LOVE him Sophie. He is completely adorable!!! 

I'd like to see the different styles. It will also make people study your table for longer.

Umm, that's a difficult one!

How about wiring it (like an armature)? Then it would stay in place.

That's a fantastic photo Daphne!!

Heather wrote:

I couldn't agree more Heather! There is only so many ways you can change a pattern before the final result (the bear) looks NOTHING like your signature style! Which I'm sure most will agree is what we all aim for - to have a recognised 'style'.

Yep, I'd have said they are 'OOAK in a series'. They may be from the same pattern but each one would be completely different - no 2 the same.

Yep, that's what I define as OOAK too Laurie!! 

Jenny, if your buyer really wanted the bear on eBay - she should've bid higher!!!!  :crackup:

Jenny wrote:

I couldn't agree more! I would never get any bears made if I drew up a new pattern for each one! All of my bears are OOAK but the same patterns are used....they all look completely different!

Below are some examples....these bears are all from the same pattern.

As a collector, I am often put off by bears that are one of an edition....I much prefer OOAK as you are owning something unique!

Oh Lynette, it must be absolutely terrible for you and your family. Sending wishes that Tristan makes a speedy recovery. 

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!     

Aww, they have the most gorgeous faces!! 

Wow, I've never made a bear that big!!

She's lovely - I really like the detail in her face.

Brenda, I can imagine just how you feel, especially with breakables and Artist Bears - I wouldn't want ANYONE to touch them!!!! 

Hope the move goes smoothly for you.

Hi Jenn. Yes, I have made a bear for each of my son's that have safety joints and safety eyes. I used synthetic for both of them. My eldest takes his to bed with him and although it's starting to look 'well loved' it holding up!

Oh, he's SOOO cute! 

Poor puppies...

I have EVERYTHING crossed for their recovery... :pray:

I can't understand how anyone could leave an animal on the side of the road...

They are both beautiful...I hope your sister keeps them!

:crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  I have the same problem as Daphne!!!!

I have built up callous's on my finger tips since making bears and also one on my right index knuckle from cutting out all the fabric (it's where the handle of the scissors sit!)...still, at least it's not painful anymore!!!

Catherine asked me if I could scan the pictures of the finalists, but unfortunately I couldn't get the scanner to work!!! BUT I've taken some pictures of the pages in the magazine....hopefully you can see them clearly enough!

If anyone else has entered the comp can't wait for their copy to arrive and wants me to let them know if they made it into the magazine, just say!   

My avatar bear, Bambu (who I entered), will now be for sale. Please PM me if anyone is interested!

Look what I received this morning!!!!

He is my swap bear from another chat forum (CC) made by Christine of Bonnie Bears......his name is Horatio.....isn't he fab?!!

I received my copy of TBS this morning and I would like to congratulate a few of the TTers who's creations made it into the finals of the competition! I won't say the names incase those in question haven't received their copy yet and they want it to be a surprise...but I'm happy to reveal all if they want me too! 

Unfortunately neither of my bears made the grade...there's always next year!!