Website Update

It's been a L-O-N-G time since the pieces on my website have been up to date, but I spent some time today taking photos and updating my site.  It now shows a lot of my new teddy bears and other pieces including this brand new bunny which I finished this morning. 

This is my brand new bunny named Norman.  Norman is an 8.5" bunny made out of a unique black silky viscose with a white tipping pattern.  He has hand-painted silver eyes with green glitter accents.  He has white ultrasuede eyelids, inner ears, and feet.  His nose with hand-stitched out of a black perle cotton and he has perle cotton whiskers.  He is fully jointed and stuffed with a mixture of polyester fiber and steel shot.  Norman is capable of standing on his own.  He is currently available for $120.

Please visit my newly updated website:  http://www.tedsnsuch.com

Thanks!
TCD

Off to TBAI!

Hello!
I have been quiet for a while for a couple reasons:  1) I just went out town for a week to Orlando, FL for the annual Zumba Instructor Convention (which was amazing by the way) and 2) I've been sewing my fingers off (figuratively) and haven't spent much time on the computer!  I wanted to let you all know that I am heading off to TBAI this weekend.  This is a fabulous show and it's my third year attending it.  I'm so excited to see everyone and attend all of the fun events!  The actual show that is open to the public is on Saturday, August 18th.  Please visit www.tbai.org to learn more about the show.

Each year, the artists create one of a kind pieces to be sold exclusively at the show and to benefit the Ross Park Zoo.  This year's theme is 'Any Occasion Will Do!'  My special piece is titled 'Teacher Appreciation Day.'  I have created a female teacher bear with a little boy student bear.  Check it out below and please share what you think!  (Please forgive the quality of the photo.  I took this shot at night in my studio with little light.)

As I said earlier, I have been sewing my fingers off.  I have created many new designs including a new bird, bunny, and several new bears.  I'm excited to present these new pieces and I hope to see you this weekend!

Hugs,
TCD

P.S. If you make teddy bears, I will also be bringing a large selection of my hand-dyed mohair and alpaca to the show.  Each piece is carefully dyed in unique colors and patterns.  I believe I have 17 different pieces to choose from.

A little girl

Hello!
For those of you that know me pretty well, you know that I never, ever make girl bears.  It has nothing to do with me not wanting to make females, it just happens that whenever I try to make a girl bear it looks more like a boy in a dress.  I've played with different designs and made several attempts over the years, but I think I've finally done it.  Today, I am introducing to you all my first little girl bear!  Please meet Anna.  Anna is a 14.5" bear made out of an ivory mohair with a dusty pink backing.  She has black glass eyes with ultrasuede eyelids and eyelashes.  Her nose is hand-stitched using brown perle cotton.  She has a light pink ultrasuede used on her foot pads.  Anna is fully jointed and stuffed with a mixture of polyester fiber and steel shot for weight.  She was made using a bent arm and bent leg design which allows her to cross her legs or to sit on an edge (such as a shelf).  Her little white dress has a pink ribbon and bow with a vintage green button in the front.  She is currently available for $160.  I will be bringing her along with all of my new creations (many of which I'm hiding until the show) to TBAI on August 16th - 18th.  For more on the show visit www.tbai.org.

 

Please let me know what you think of Anna in the comment section!

Hugs,
TCD