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I have been looking at this question for some time. I would never infringe on someone's copywright knowingly but...after so many years of teddy bears can you actually make a pattern that has not been tried before? I designed a pattern that I really like and was quite proud of it until I saw a bear almost exactly like it. Now I know she didn't see mine and I hadn't seen hers but they are quite similiar. That is what got me to thinking about this subject. And, perhaps you saw a bear some time ago and not really remembering you make a pattern that looks like a really cute bear...not remembering that you had seen one similiar years ago? There are so many IF'S in this thing it makes my head swim!
By the way, the bear in my siggy is the one I made the pattern for!
Oh, I don't like you...I'm jealous. Your first bear is beautiful. Mine aren't that good and I have been making them for a little while. You are one talented lady...
Like her...I am in love with her!!! She is just terrific!
Take a look in Ted Menton's Teddy Bear Book. He not only gives you patterns but instructs you in how to change them to make whatever kind of bear you want. Great book!
There is one for sale here on this forum...
Unlike the plastic joints the only way I can tighten bolts or cotter pins is with open bear surgery!
What a clever idea...best of luck to you with it!
I use beeswax too...buy it from my favorite fabric store. they stock it for running your thread through...most have it!
Awwwwwwwwwwww how sweet...
What a cute grandson...
Your fur baby is beautiful. That is my favorite type of dog...have always loved them.
Vera is so wonderful. I just love her... I bet your Mum was very happy to receive her for her birthday!
We needed a link to see him....
I like to put handmade sweaters on mine...especially in the winter. They look so very cute in them.
If I can't get my plastic joints tight enough I have hubby squeeze them tighter. If all else fails I have a tool I stole from my hubby's tool box that just fits over the post and I put it on and tap it with a hammer. Works great and my joints are nice and tight. Of course for that one you would have to open the seams but at least it's not major!
All my bears drink tea...no coffee allowed!
All sales are down...bears and all other things...especially those that are not necessary!
Teddy Bear Market Profile Survey
Which age range do you fall into?
less than 20
20 - 30
31-50
51+ here...older than dirt
Gender
male/female lady
Which country are you from?
eg. scotland, usa, germany etc. United States of America
Are you...?
Employed
Self Employed
Unemployed
Other
If Other please specify.... Wife, Mother and Grandmother
Are you...? (please state all that are relevant)
A collector
An artist... me too
A promoter
A dealer
Just interested in bears that's me!
If you're an artist or dealer, how many bears do you usually sell per year & how many have you sold in the last year (roughly speaking)? Hummm, about six.
If you're a collector, roughly how many bears (and other animals) do you buy each year? 4 or 5
If you collect artist bears, who are your favourite artists? Lemonwolfbears
Has the recession affected the number of bears you've purchased in the last year or so? Yes, it is getting harder to put food on the table!
yes/no - give details if you would like to
How much would you pay for a well made artist miniature bear? (change to own currency if neccessary eg. less than $30 [US])
less than £30
£30 - £50 depends on the bear and the artist!
£51 - £70
£71 - £90
more than £91
Awwwwwwwwwwwww, he looks like he needs a home. He's so cute!
Those are the two that I continually refer to also! I think they are the best...
Isent a package surface mail to a friend and it took three months! Never again. I had no idea but the package wasn't worth over $40.00 and it cost me $60.00 to mail it!
How about one of those little hand squirters from a gag shop?
Harper's Bearzar? It is wonderful!
Love the eyes...
Sheila,
Big hugs to you dear. 
I had a good friend that had it and it did take time to heal. Not fun at all! I pray for a speedy recovery for you...
I think e-bay is the pits right now...perhaps relist him in a couple of weeks!
Oh I do enjoy happy endings...Yeah for Molly and Ernie!
