Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

Fabulous bear,  oooooh .... those dreamy eyes      .

more great tips -thanks.

All the time!
I never redo the bits of my bears that aren't quite right but keep them as an example of what I need to improve on next time,when I look back at them,they make me smile.
This is a great third bear and your nose embroidery is brilliant  ,I've made 8 bears so far and still can't master that technique.
As for the chubby look,all the better to cuddle him with  .

Really cute little bear,luscious lashes  .

Oooooooh..... That face,just melts your heart  .

Beautiful little elephant,fabulous ears    .

Wonderful work,as per usual.I could eat them all up      .

Fabulous fabric,very sweet face and love her necklace  .

Brilliant detail ,very quirky, just love him  .

He's adorable  .

Fabulous expression,he really speaks to you.
Your gorgeous bears just get better and better     .

many thanks for the tips,I used the double pens on most pattern pieces and then for the gusset and footpads I used two pattern pieces,one with seam allowance and an inner one without.Both methods worked well and I added extra insurance with the double pattern pieces by measuring and marking the centre point on each so that my unsymmetrical eye would line them up evenly before I marked the sewing line inside the cutting line.
Really appreciate the expert help on this lovely friendly forum .

Brilliant first bear," there ain't no stopping you now,you're in the groove"  .

OK Jenny,Thanks.
I don't have symmetrical eye in my head ,so I'm years off ever 'winging' it. This aid will help me practice getting an accurate sewing line.

What a clever idea? Many thanks Jenny.
I'm an avid admirer of your gorgeous creations 

Thanks Maryanne,I'll give that a try  .

Yes Becky I do handsew my bears,never bigger than 10ins/25cms and the odd mini.For my limited experience and competence I think hand sewing is easier to control around curves,especially tricky footpads :wacko:.

I usually use a small Perspex ruler and painstakingly move around each pattern piece outline and mark the width of seam allowance with a gel pen because I wouldn't be accurate by just eyeballing it.
I wonder is there a better,quick way to get an accurate seam allowance or does anyone know of any gadget that would help please?

Super...rrrrrrrrr..b    

So realistic,this little gnome is magical  .

Absolutely gorgeous      .

Great little bear  ,love this colour.

Absolutely gorgeous      .

Aaaawwww... She is so cute,beautiful  .What a lucky sister?

Wee cutie,beautiful colour,just perfect .