Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

What a sleepy little baby.  So adorable!

Hugs,
Alison

Thanks everyone.  The show will be here before I know it!

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Alison

I love your style.  So unique and cute!

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Alison

I love these two little hippo girls.  Very sweet!

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Alison

I love this little bear.  Such a sweet round head!

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Alison

Here is my auction piece for the Teddy Bear Reunion in the Heartland.  The theme is Holidays and Celebrations.  The cake is alpaca.  :cake:  The candles light up and it sings "Happy Birthday."  You blow out the candles.  I had help from my hubby on the cake.  It was quite a project!  Hope to meet lots of Teddy Talkers at the show.

Hugs,
Alison

Last night, my kids and I were sitting in the living room and I said to them, 'I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine, drinking  fluids from a bottle.  If that ever happens, just pull the plug.'

They got up, unplugged the Computer, and threw out my wine.

They are SO on my s-list ...

Susan,
Thank you so much for the info.  I"m going to be buying some Monterey Mills from Daphne and if I don't like it will definitely go back to the Morning Glory.  I also was told by a Wal-mart employee to call 1-800-wal-mart and tell them that we want them to continue carrying the Morning Glory.  Even if you don't use Morning Glory, CALL WAL-MART and ask that they continue carrying Morning Glory in 5 pound boxes. 

Hugs,
Alison

Hi Shanna,
Just wanted to say that I do not specifically address mini noses in my tutorial but I use the exact same technique whether I'm making a mini or a huge bear.  The only thing that I change is the needle and embroidery floss size.  Otherwise, I do everything exactly the same.  The tutorial is a blow by blow of each stitch with pictures and text and is over 100 pages in length.  It's not printable, it's done as an e-book so you just grab your bear, needle and floss and sit in front of the computer and follow along.  There are 2 free tutorials on my website so you can see how the e-book works, you can zoom in for larger photos etc.  The most questions I have is how to make the pages not flip automatically.  Use the arrows just to the right of center to flip pages manually or there is a pause button.

Hugs,
Alison

IT'S A GLORIOUS MORNING!!!   :dance:  Because I found 6 bags of Morning Glory stuffing.  I had to go out early to get some blood work done and drove by a Wal-Mart and decided to stop in.  GLORY BE, they had no boxes but 6 bags left.  It won't last long but will get me through until I can order. 

Thank you all for your help. 

Hugs,
Alison

p.s.  I know it's weird to take a picture of my stuffing but I am so happy!  I haven't worked in 2 days because I was in a funk over this.

Laura Lynn,
What kind do you order from Monterey Mills?  I know they have different qualities. 

Nancy,
If you see someone wearing black, sneaking into your garage, it's just me.  I flew to Florida and am stealing all of your stuffing!  I wish I knew they were going to faze it out.  I would have bought it from every store in my vicinity. 

Thank you ALL!

Alison

Thanks everyone.  Monterey Mills was the place I was thinking of.  I HATE soft and bouncy fiberfill for heads.  It springs right back at you.  I like the soft stuff for tummies only.  I'll see if I can't order on-line from wal-mart.  If not, I'll buy from Monterey Mills.  I knew you guys could help!

Alison

Walmart has quit carrying Morning Glory Fiberfill here in Phoenix.  I've never seen it anywhere else.  Does anyone out there know where I can get Morning Glory?  It's my favorite.  I've heard of a place to buy fiberfill in bulk.  If someone can refresh my memory on that website, I would be most appreciative. 

Hugs,
Alison

Lenora,
Thank you so much for taking the time to keep us all posted.  Please know that you have many people praying for your son and family. 

Big hugs,

Alison

Thanks everyone for the complements.  Karen, I'm glad you like the kittty.  They are definitely cartoonish in comparison to your spectacular cats. 

Hugs,
Alison

I love chocolates, these ones included! 

Hugs,
Alison

Eva,
Looks like you made a teddy that acurately illustrates your blazing hot summers.  CUTE!

Hugs,
Alison

I love this quirky design.  The eyes are amazing!

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Alison

I love the fur and cute little open mouth! 

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Alison

Nothing short of amazing!   

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Alison

I am attending EXPO and have had no trouble getting information.  In fact, replies from the coordinator have been timely.  As for the GTA's I think there was some re-structuring going on during that process this year.  Hopefully, things will settle and be smoother next year.  Meanwhile, we can all anxiously await the nomination announcement. 

Hugs,
Alison

I guess you can say I'm on a bit of a kitty kick.  This is Alvin & His Playmate.  I will be teaching this workshop at EXPO 2010 in Winston-Salem, NC this October.  I'm also taking orders for collectors who want to add Alvin to their collection.  Orders will be accepted until May 28th for August delivery.  You can get the scoop on the workshop and adopting Alvin & His Playmate on my website. 

Hugs,
Alison

Here's a little kitten who will be available at the Teddy Bear Reunion in the Heartland in Clarion.  This is my first trip to Clarion and am really looking forward to the weekend.  Hopefully, I'll meet up with a few TT'ers. 

Hugs,
Alison
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Thank you Sue!  I've been fretting over the tutorial for a week.  Mainly wondering if it was worth all of the time I spent on it and if people would think it was worth the price.  My husband's been so great about helping with all of the technical stuff that's over my head.  So, it's really been a group project and we're both relieved that it is up and running.  We hope to do many more, some free, some by paid subscription, depending on how much time we spend getting it all put together.  We're definitely going to have to take a little break though.  Our nerves need a rest!

Hugs,
Alison

Sue,
It's Flash based so that's probably the problem.  We'll see if we can't get you up and sewing soon.  This is certainly a learning process for me so I thank you all for your patience.

Hugs,
Alison