Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Gina, thanks for the knowledge. I was wondering if we could get free boxes from Canada Post. Too bad really. It always seems to cost so much when I ship stuff. I really wish there was a cheaper way.
I also have always packed my creations in another box, inside the large shipping one. I find it's almost like a present when you open it. And really, buying stuff like a teddy, is a present to yourself.
Heather

I was just thinking last night. Could you not take your fur coat to the dry cleaner??
Not sure myself as I've never owned a fur coat, but I thought it might work.
Never heard of a musquash either.  :/
Heather

Although I have yet to make a leather nose, I hear that you should try used leather. Such a leather gloves. You should try hunting the thrift store.
Hope this helps,
Heather

Wow Eileen. On one hand I wish I could do that. On the other hand, I can only imagine how hard it would be. Makes sense that you have to distance yourself, so they can be released. My heart beats faster just thinking about having to do that. Very kind of you though.
I never thought it would be hard to wean them. Very interesting!! You really were their mom. Did they stay in cages? Are they very smart?, because I imagine them to be.
Thanks for the story
Heather

Makes sense, but it's still weird though. I would want it to go up if I had 3 bids. Even if they were from the same person.
Never tried and auction with a reserve before. Not sure if I like that or not. Let us know how it turns out.
Heather

Man, I want to go to Australia sooooooooooooo bad.
Hayley. THanks for the pic. I stared at it for a long time. I've always dreamed of seeing a koala in it's natural habitat. Weird though, indangered in one part, and thriving in another. And how does a Koala get claymidia? I thought that was a human STD. Interesting....... I guess as long as they comtinue to be able to love free, I'm happy. I just don't know what I would do if I went out and saw a koala in the tree. I'd just sit under that tree forever.
Eileen, funny story about squirrels. I guess they can be aggresive. Interesting though, you fostered them, but they didn't become tame.  And yes, no rats, or fleas. Just too darn cold for fleas. After all, we did get some snow the other day. YUCKKKK :doh:
Anyone want to foster me so I can go to Australia?? LOL 
Heather

You did a great job!! This one should sell for lots.
Heather

oh wow, I love everything about this bear, the 'hair' the sweater, the eyes. EVERYTHING!!
Great job!!
Heather

That's right Shari! And I thought you were sooo smart for sewing a felt body, then felting over it. Because really, it would take forever to felt something that large.
I'd love to see more pics from anyone else that has tried this.
Nothing like a good picture
Heather

Sue Ann,
WHat's a node??

Heather

good idea. I know Shari here did a great bear where she felted the body.
Gotta love a good time saver!
Heather

okay, thanks guys. I'm going to contact the organizer then and ask those questions. I knew I should be asking something, I just wasn't sure what.
Maybe if there are lots of tables left, I can talk them down in price and go just for the fun of it. Not worry about my profit.
When you guys do a show, do you go alone? With friends of hubby??
Again, thanks for the advice
Heather

Oh my gosh!! You poor thing.
I'm glad you're back though, we're here for you if you need to vent!!
Heather

Squirrels attacking people!!LOl I have heard of one story like that, but it's pretty rare. They are usually nice animals, and aren't scared of your pets either. Very brave, and they love to taunt my dog and my cat. They know they are faster.
And at least not where I live do we have wild hamsters. Is there even such a thing anymore??
Funny how rabbits are a pest there, although I've heard that lots. Here in Alberta, we are rat free and it's also illegal to have a rat as pet, although in the rest of Canada you can. Small price to pay of a rat free provence.

Melissa, thanks for the link. I can't believe there is a flightless parrot. How cool is that!!

But what about Koalas?? On TV, it seems like they are everywhere, and very easy to see one. Also sad how they are loosing their habitat, but I hate to get into that depressing topic.

No cute furry animals in NZ?? Too bad, although I still want to visit. I hear it's very beautiful there.

Okay, back to work.....
Heather

Awww man, remember those cool vintage eyes I bought?? They are on a straight wire.
I'm gonna figure out a good way to use them. No way I'm getting rid of these.
Thanks for the tips though, now I know not to go out and buy anymore!
Heather

Awww man!! I want one.
This one is my favorite. Great job!
Heather

Wow, piano player, ballet dancers?? What a talent group you all are!!
Kim, I had never thought that ballet would 'ruin' your feet, and that the callouses are permanent. Crazy!!
Heather

I love him sooooo much!! What a great job you did.
I'm also glad to see the mohair. I have a real fear of washing the mohair and loosing the curls. Looks like this one held up great.
Thanks for sharing
Heather

When I brush my pom, I use the same type of brush I use on my bears. Then I find I can felt what I pull out of the brush real nice. I'm thinking I should save a whole bunch and make a mini replica of my dog. I would really appreciate it when he's gone I'm sure.
Anyone else use other animal hair???
Heather

Thanks Shelli, Did you have to adjust your machine, or could I just pop it in there?
Heather

I'm with you Shantell. NO offence to anyone.
But I do think I'm going to buy stock in fray check!!  :rolleyes:
Heather

Question, can you use upolstery thread on your sewing machine? I thought it was too thick, but maybe I'm wrong. I just use polyester thread, but would like some stronger stuff.
Thanks
Heather

I beleive vegimite and marmite are yeast products. Maybe someone can correct me???
They are a dark brown paste, and smell really strong.
Ahh, found this

Vegemite (pronounced "VEH-gee-mite", IPA: ) is the registered brand name for a dark brown, salty food paste mainly used as a spread on sandwiches and toast, though occasionally used in cooking. Popular in Australia and New Zealand—Vegemite is semi-jokingly called one of Australia's national foods—it is seldom found elsewhere

And this for Marmite

Brand name of a concentrated dark brown yeast-extract paste with an assertively salty flavor (though less so than its cousin VEGEMITE) and a slightly sweet undertaste.

Sound good?? LOL

Heather

Melissa, thanks for your thoughts on our animals. Funny how it's all perspective. I thought no-one would want to see our squirrels, chipmunks etc.
Bears eh?? Since I live right by the mountains, I drive into them often. I see bears all the time, plus moose, big horn sheep  and deer. It's funny to see all the tourists, out of thier cars taking pictures of the animals. I can see why they do that, but they get soo close. And if an animal hurts a person, they kill that animal. And they get soo close to deer, after all they look like bambi, but deer kill more people in N. America than any other animal. Go figure.
Oh yeah, we also have bunnies everywhere. At night I see large herds of them running down our street. SOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!! :clap: We also feed the Canadian Geese at a pond by our house. Did you know their bite can't hurt you?? I had a few males hiss at me and instead of taking the food from hands, they bit me. Sooo funny. It doesn't hurt one bit. If you clap one hand, using your thumb to 'clap' against your 4 fingers and then 'clap' that onto your other hand, that's what a goose bite  feels like. So now, I have the courage to pet them. He he hee he
Okay, so this is my second ramble for the day  :P
Heather

You guys are MEAN!!!!!!!!! :twisted:
I'm a vegitarian, so I've tried both, Vegimite and thru my english friend Marmite. She loved that stuff. Put it on rice cakes. Ewwwwwww!!!
You yes, you are mean, because that stuff is NASTY!!! LOL
Spread it on thick like peanut butter....... Sooo gross
But thanks for sharing  :redface:
Heather