A little update

Hello there!

I hope you are all well!

I realized that it has been a while since I posted anything mini related, so I wanted to give you all a little update on what I have been up to lately.  Sadly I haven't had as much time as I would like to work on all of my projects, but I did have to opportunity to take a wonderful class with Lisa Engler in Chicago this past November.  It was such a great time and I am so happy with the result!  We made this beautiful shelf full of sewing supplies.  I hope that Lisa will be teaching another class soon!

I also finished this pretty sewing table from a kit also by Lisa Engler.   I have a couple more kits from this sewing collection, so I am hoping to do a room box in the future for all of them.   I have so many projects, LOL!

I have also worked a little bit on the dollhouse I am doing for my niece.  I have the outside completed, so now I am working on furniture and accessories for the inside.  It may take me a while, but eventually I will get it all done for her, LOL! 

I hope you are all finding time to work on your minis or whatever makes you happy!

*Jeannette



~ New Year Sale ~

I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas!  Ours was really nice!

Now it is time to ring in the new year and what better way for me to do that, then to have a sale!  I have marked my remaining 2011 bears down on my Bear Pile page in order to make room for new 2012 bears that will be coming soon!  I hope you can stop by my page and take a peek at who is still looking for a new home.  The sale will last until January 5.

I hope that your new year is full of happiness!  :o)

Bear Hugs,

*Jeannette

New Holiday Panda Bear

Happy Saturday!

I hope you are staying warm wherever you are! 

Today I wanted to introduce my new bear "Hana".  She is a beautiful black and white panda made of mohair.  I am really loving this new design of mine :o)  I hope you all are too!  If you would like to read more about Hana, she is available on Bear Pile.  

I hope you like her :o)

Have a wonderful Christmas! 

*Jeannette



Shows!

The Teddies Worldwide online show preview began last night and let me just say, there is an amazing display of talent over there!!  If you haven't already checked it out, go take a look.  While you are there you can vote for your favorite bear in each category.  

Here is my preview bear, Gwendolyn.

Also,  the Who is Who in Bear Making show starts today in just a few short hours!  Don't forget to stop by and visit all the wonderful bears that everyone has to offer! 

As for me, I am getting ready to head off to Ann Arbor for the Christmas show!  I will be checking my e-mail periodically while we are on our way there.

Have a great weekend everyone!  I hope to see some of you in Michigan tomorrow!

*Jeannette



Online Show Preview

It has been so busy around here!  I'm still busting my hump trying to get ready for these shows, but I wanted to take a minute to post my little sneak peak here for the Who is Who in Bearmaking Online Show.  I hope you will be able to stop by and take a look next weekend, November 5 & 6.  If you visit the webpage you can find out what time the show starts where you live.

I hope you all have a Safe and Happy Halloween!!

Take care,

*Jeannette

Happy Sunday everyone! 

I just wanted to share our new family member with you all today :o)

This is bear, our rottweiler puppy, he is six weeks old.  He is a handful, but so cute!  I haven't gotten much done since we got him on Friday, I have to keep a close eye on him.  He gets into everything and he likes to chew, chew, chew!  I am impressed at how well he is doing with housebreaking though!  He seems to be a quick learner.

We have been talking about getting another rottweiler for a while now.  We had to have our other rott put to sleep three years ago due to cancer and we really miss him a lot!

  I'm sure this little guy is going to be a wonderful addition to our family.  :o)

In my free time (LOL!)  I am busy working on bears.  I have three shows coming up in November! 

~ First is the Who is Who in Bearmaking online show  

on November 5 & 6.  I will post my sneak peek photo here on my blog soon.

~  I will also be in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 6 for the Teddy bear  gallery show.   You can find a list of participating artists and some preview photos on the Bright Star Promotions webpage.

~Then I will be participating in the Teddies Worldwide online bear show November 18 - 20.  Preview starts November 4th.

   Whew!  I've got my work cut out for me!  I better get back to sewing!! 

I obviously haven't had much time for working on minis, but hopefully after the bear shows are done I can get back to it!  I am looking forward to the  Wee "C " Miniature show and sale on November 11!  I am also taking a class with Lisa Engler!  We will be making a beautiful sewing cabinet in 1" scale!  I am so excited!!

Ok, I really better get back to work now!  I hope you all enjoy what is left of the weekend!

*Jeannette

A little sneak peak before the show

I have been busy busy busy getting ready for this weekends bear show!  I am happy to say that all the bears are now tagged and photographed and ready to make their big debut on Sunday :o) 

I took a few group photos to share here on the blog.  I have tried to create a variety of little critters. 

Lots of beautiful fall colors!  This is my favorite time of year!!





"Horace", "Honey" & "Spencer"



"Bei-jing", "Noah" & "Rosabel"



The Ellies







"Chloe"





The Little Ones



Time to get these guys and gals packed up safely! 

If you are not able to make it to the show, and would like to be notified afterwards of any remaining bears, please let me know.  I will be happy to make a note of which bear you are interested in so that I can contact you if he/she is still available.  :o)

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

Please take a moment on Sunday to remember those who lost their lives or loved ones in the terror attacks on 9/11/2001.