Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Hi Barbette

It is in the October 2001 issue, but there is really very little about aging.  Just the standard tea or coffee staining, plucking, trimming abrading the fur pile or tiny holes into the paw pads.
Shirley

The $85 plus $10 shipping is for the pattern only.  A ridiculous price but people are willing to pay that price.  I guess if people are going to pay that then I guess he figures the price is justified.

Hi

I have just bought a back issue of Teddy Bear & Friends and it has a Terry John Woods pattern in it when I get it I would be pleased to share it.  $85 for a pattern is a little over the top no matter how much I wanted to try one of his patterns.
Shirley

Hi Everyone

Thank you so much for all the wonderful advice, cleaning the house, what a novel idea, but where would I leave notes for the rest of the family when all surfaces are bright and shiny?  I bought some walnut stain and am going to give that a whirl too.  I will net you know my end results.
Thanks again.
Shirley

Hi Tammy  Thanks for the info but it seems what works with mohair doesn't work with this synthetic felt.  I have to admit I haven't tried the sidewalk rubbing yet, maybe when the snow goes I will give that a try. Shirley

Hi  I posted this message earlier but just figured out I put it in the wrong area.  I will figure this thing out sometime.  Anyway, I have a ton of Kunin plush and shaggy felt and would like to make a bear using it but I want to grunge in up.  Tea does nothing and heat only melts the fabric and makes it hard.  I have seen bears made of this fabric that have been made to look old and worn but all my attempts have failed.  Any suggestions?  Appreciate any help. Shirley

Hi Everyone

I have a ton of Kunin plush and shaggy felt and would like to try to make a grungy bear from some of it.  Does anyone know what you do to this fabric to distress it.  I have tried tea dying and heat but since it is a synthetic the heat only melts it and makes it hard and the tea does nothing.  I have seen teddies made from this fabric that have been distressed so I know it can be done but my attempts have been futile.
Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks Shirley