Yaye! I finished 3 Gold Bears for Teddy Bear Review to Choose from!

http://www.boohbears.com/page31.htmlI am so happy I was able to complete 3 brand new patterns for Teddy Bear Review to choose from!  The one they choose will be in the Christmas Issue of TBR!  All you have to do to receive the pattern is buy the magazine!  I feel very blessed to be able to share one of my patterns in such a wonderful magazine!  Ahhh, I love being a teddy bear maker!  

"Good as Gold Gallery" - Wed. July 27 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time!

I am designing a pattern for the magazine Teddy Bear Review's Christmas Issue.  They would like the bear to be gold in color, so for the next 5 days, I intend to make at least 3 Gold Bears from a pattern that I design and I will post the Gallery of all of the bears on Wednesday.  I will not be selling this pattern, it will be free to those who buy the Christmas Issue of Teddy Bear Review (available in October).  The Bears I make with the pattern design will be for sale on Wednesday!  I hope you will be able to make it to my Gallery Showing!  Thanks so much!

I finally finished the Sedona Red Rock Dyed Booh!

This little one has been a few weeks in the making!   Sedona was made by dyeing her mohair with boiled Sedona, Arizona red rocks.  I needle felted and then rooted strand by strand (Joanne Livingston style!!) her muzzle with white mohair.   I hope you like her!  xoxo

Needing a bear hug and a Mom's reassuring word

Today, someone tried to break in to our home while we were here.  It made me feel frightened and violated even though they didn't succeed.   I wish Mom was here, she always knew what to say to make me feel better in every situation!   I am grateful God was watching over us.  I think Mom would say to find a bear for hugs, be thankful it ended the way it did and hope for an even better day tomorrow...

New Silk Rayon Fabric Has Been Dyed!

I just finished dyeing my latest shipment of silk rayon fabric.  Ooooh, I have some interesting and pretty colors to share!   I'll be posting them for sale from my website and etsy later today!  Whoops, I didn't even post them to etsy!  I'm pleased to say that all of the colors have been purchased from my website!  They disappeared rather quickly and it will be a while before I tackle dyeing again!  Though it is a lot of fun, it's also a lot of work!  xoxo

I'm finding lost treasures!

While making room for my new gifted bearmaking items, I have come across a few treasures that I forgot I had - this one is my favorite - a stash of antique mother of pearl buttons, some of them with beautiful etched designs.   These buttons tell a story of days gone by and they make me smile!

An Angel From Heaven Touched my Heart Today!

The doorbell rang, the UPS truck pulled away and I opened the front door to 2 full boxes of Heaven! A dear friend warned me to be on the lookout for a couple boxes she was sending. I had no idea what to expect and what I found was beyond my wildest dreams! Between the tears of joy and wondering what I can ever do to thank her, I made room for my new "stash"! I will have many bears coming soon from the most beautiful, quality mohair I've ever seen!   I humbly thank you, my dear friend, for your kindness and generosity. I am forever grateful xoxo