Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Very sweet!

What a sweetie! I love that first picture of him. Wistful and will keep all your secrets.

You do a wonderful job of crocheting and giving a huge personality to one so little. Really darling.

She's really cute, Paula. I love her sweet face and great size (yes, that half inch is very important to one of such stature). Congratulations on her finding a home so quickly!

Uwe is sooooo cute, Ekaterina! I love his little feet and claws. Congratulations on your Golden George win--that is so exciting!
~Debora

What a great little bear, Heidi! That's a wonderful, loving gift from your grandmother. I have a little white Steiff who is unjointed; I think I bought him at a doll and bear show many years ago. Enjoy your bear and dog and bunny!

What a cutie Bonheur is, Marianne!

George reminds me of the boys who live in the house behind us and play that they are coyboys, knights, and so on. He's so cute with his hat and outfit--love the belt.

Oh, he's super cute. You create such lovely little bears that look much bigger than they really are. I know I would go cross-eyed trying something this small, so kudos to you!

They are seriously cute. I love them pictured all together. Their hats are wonderful.

The other day I was prompted by a post on Tami Eveslage's blog to do a Google search for my name. I saw New Avenue Crew's blog and Facebook page in the results, and then I came upon this:

I couldn't believe my eyes: it was my old Geocities website! :dance:  Apparently, a company called Reocities recovered it and many other old Geocities sites. The sites can't be changed, so they are a snapshot in time.

Visit my blog at http://newavenuecrew.blogspot.com to read a little more and find a link to the old site. There's a lot of fun information there, as well as pictures. Do any of you remember me and my bears from long ago?

I always love the Guild's slideshows and all the talent on display. Perhaps we all need to share the slideshows with our Facebook friends. That can reach a pretty wide audience, but sometimes I wonder if I am annoying some of my friends, ha-ha!   I wish there could be some sort of traveling exhibition, like some museums and libraries do. Of course, there needs to be a representative with the show...perhaps each stop could be in a bear artist's town. Hmm...

You're not alone, Sheree! Apparently, lots of us check TT once or twice or more per day. :dance:  There's just so much good stuff here. Would love to see some more chatting going on, but sometimes I find a gem or two to engage in.

Lovely, Diane! 

Huge and hearty congratulations to you, Mum! Your daughter is beautiful. What joy to have a wedding.

Really cute! You did a great job with your first design. Perhaps the old adage will hold: You can't stop with just one. 

He still looks like a big 'un, Paula! Soooo cute! I love his colors and his sweet expression.

So cute and colorful!  :bday: <--this is a clown, not a smiley wearing a birthday hat 

Joanne, your work and detail never cease to amaze me. You even wash the wool yourself. I love that you root fur back into the felted muzzle and that the fur itself can shade and color the face. This one turned out so very beautifully. I would love to see a finished one in person someday.

Marilyn, I love her! She has such a sweet face. 

He is wonderful, Joanne! 

Oh, he is soooo cute, Diane!   He doesn't look 3.5 inches tall, either; he has a larger presence.

Oh, Diane, I love your bears! So glad to see you making them again. 

I just LOVE this little bunny, Jenny! 

Really a sweet bear!    Love her hint-of-pink coloring.