preview piece for Friends of Teddy Online Show

Hey there --
This is my preview piece for the Friends of Teddy online show
This is Lionbrarian and Mousie.

Visit the show page- view the previews and vote for your faves

Preview for Friends of Teddy online show on Friday

Watch for a pic of the preview piece for the Friends of Teddy online show this Friday, June 29th.

I can't wait for you to see it -- hint, not a bear.

gardening

I've been doing some gardening though.
I love the new petunias

and it's hard to keep things looking good with our lack of rain

I am working like crazy

Whew!  trying to get new critters finished for the July Teddies Worldwide "Friends of Teddy "
Show, trying to get photos of something for the URSA contest
See Bears and Buds
Trying to stay kinda sane

Teddy Bear shows and promoters   Some, I will be at - others not,
but here is a list of shows that you might like to go to:

Go to this link for a full page of CA Shows quinlanmuseum A show coming in May, 2013 -- Organized by the Quinlan Museum  Back Road Bear Online Shows

Bright Star Shows -Always a good place to see what's happening  Bristol Teddy Bear & Doll show - Sponsored by Collins GiftsHalloween Artists Studio Trick or Treat online show - Oct 1 through 31 Crossroads Shows - Some great doll and bear shows Teddy Bear Artist Invitational--August 2012   Fun Fun Fun Teddy Bears on Vacation Shows in Canada and the fun Hunt Valley Show  Texas Bear & Doll Artist Show
Grapevine convention Center
Oct 28th, 2012
BB French of BB's Memory Bears
bbsbears@charter.net - 214.802.6910 Bear Hugs 4 U  - online shows
Rocking Horse Gallery
Artist Gallery show in December
1-540-371-1894 Got a Show - Let me know

Don't forget the Pink Pig

Don't forget the Pink Pig contest Sat, June 16
11am Central Daylight Savings time on my website
www.marthasbears.com

additions to the suppliers list

LouBear Mohair

            Baird St, Paarl 7620

            South Africa

             Phone/fax 0027 21 8681837

             http://www.loubear.com  -- sales@loubear.com

            LouBear Mohair is based in Cape Town, South Africa

and produces and sells high quality woven mohair and mohair-blend pile fabrics

Stuffing

            Fairfield - Poly-Fil

            Judy Novella

            PO Box 1130  -- 88 Rose Hill Ave

             Danbury CT 06813-1130

1-800-980-8000  --  203-744-2090

             JudyN@poly-fil.com       http://www.poly-fil.com/  

  http://www.bearsandbuds.com - Bears and Buds online teddy bear webzine – articles, contests, suppliers  - both for artists and collectors

http://www.teddybearandfriends.com/ - Jones Publishing Teddy Bear and Friends Magazine

 

upcoming website contest

Upcoming event -- Saturday, June 16th I am holding a "Pink Pig" Contest on my website. The contest will start at 11am central daylight savings time. I will be putting more new bears up and on the 16th, whoever finds the Pink Pig first will get 40% off any bear on the adopt now page, 2nd place - 30%, 3rd place - 20% - 4th place 10% -- Free shipping for the day also. check my website on Monday for rules and details. www.marthasbears.com

this is Giggle

suppliers list update

Here are some additions to the list
 

Mohair Maniac

            Donna Somers Mettling

            707-334-4142  --- mohairmaniac@gmail.com

            A wide variety of mohair, plush, eyes and supplies.  See Donna at many of the shows

            Is happy to take special orders 
 

Other websites to check out:

http://www.teddy-talk.com (forum for artists and collectors)

http://www.theteddypatch.com (online teddy bear auctions)

http://www.paypal.com (The world's most loved way to pay and get paid online)

http://www.bright-star-promotions.com/index.htm  -- Bright Star Shows

http://www.dolls4all.com/shows.asp -- Dorothy -- doll and bear shows

http://www.quinlanmuseum.com/convention.html -- Philadelphia doll and bear show –

http://www.tbai.org/ -- Teddy Bear Artist Invitational in Binghamton, NY

 

suppliers list page 5

Hello friends – I have put this list of suppliers together for everyone’s  use.  It is by no means complete, but it is a start and I will be adding to it as I get more info.  Remember that I take no responsibility for  any problems that you might have with any of these suppliers.  To the best of my knowledge, they are all reputable – I got the names from artists like us who use these suppliers regularly.   If you would rather have a pdf file of the entire list - email me at mdrbears@aol.com
 

Display Cases/Doll Stands/Acrylic Risers display risers

Collecting Warehouse

4951 Dixie Hwy, Suite 2

Fairfield, OH 45014 Phone (513) 829-2999 Fax (513) 829-8089 

email: collectingwarehouse.com

Website: http://www.collectingwarehouse.com

******* Most orders ship same day. Very pleasant to work with!

Gershel Brothers

1-800-962-5307

http://www.gershelbros.com/tradeshow.html

Cardboard step risers – great for show displays, light and fold flat

Lots more display items

Bags/Tissues/Gift Wraps/Ribbons

Nashville Wraps

242 Molly Walton Drive

Hendersonville,TN 37075

Phone: 1-800-547-9727

Website: http://www.nashvillewraps.com

***** Can order a catalog.

Premier Packaging

1635 Commons Parkway Macedon, NY 14502

Phone: 800-203-5558 or 315-986-0030 Fax: 800-203-2703

Website: http://www.retailpackaging.com

***** You can call with questions. I love the ‘bargain’ button--purchased discounted items here.

You can also order smaller quantities of bags.

Labels

Heirloom Woven Labels

P. O. Box 428

Moorestown, New Jersey  08057

Fax: 856-722-8905

877-787-2063 for orders

They have a nice selection of quality, sew-in labels at a good price.

http://www.heirloomlabels.com

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suppliers list page 4

Hello friends – I have put this list of suppliers together for everyone’s  use.  It is by no means complete, but it is a start and I will be adding to it as I get more info.  Remember that I take no responsibility for  any problems that you might have with any of these suppliers.  To the best of my knowledge, they are all reputable – I got the names from artists like us who use these suppliers regularly.   If you would rather have a pdf file of the entire list - email me at mdrbears@aol.com

Ribbon

The Ribbon Store

Carole Sidlow

http://stores.ebay.com/The-Ribbon-Store

ribbons@ribbonstore.com

Website under construction -- Will send samples at no charge

LION/OFFRAY Ribbon  -- wholesale

Website: www.lionribbon.com

*****A regional Lion Ribbon Sales Representative is just a phone call away.

Call customer service at 1-800-551-LION.

You can set up a business account, make an appointment, request a catalog or place an order.

Fabrics

Online Fabric Store

Phone: 877-781-2967

Website: www.onlinefabricstore.net

Sewing Notions/RIT Fabric Dyes

***** large variety of RIT fabric dyes on this website.

BR Exports

Fabrics: crinkle metallic tissue silk – plus lots of other silks

http://www.puresilks.us/index.php?route=common/home

Fast delivery, can order one yard pieces,

Weft mohair for wigs

Mohair Wig.com

http://www.mohairwig.com/mohairweft1.html

Needle Felting Supplies

The Felted Ewe

http://www.thefeltedewe.com

Needle Felting Supplies, Needle Felting Kits, Quality Needle Felting Wool ... The Felted Ewe proudly offers Quality Needle Felting Supplies

Living Felt

Needle Felting Supplies | Needle Felting Kit | Needle Felting Wool

offers needle felting supplies and instructions with full color photos, needle felting wool, a fun needle felting kit assortment, needle felting supply,

http://www.livingfelt.com

 

suppliers list page 3

Hello friends – I have put this list of suppliers together for everyone’s  use.  It is by no means complete, but it is a start and I will be adding to it as I get more info.  Remember that I take no responsibility for  any problems that you might have with any of these suppliers.  To the best of my knowledge, they are all reputable – I got the names from artists like us who use these suppliers regularly.   If you would rather have a pdf file of the entire list - email me at mdrbears@aol.com
 

Bear and Doll Crafting Supplies – cont

Factory Direct Craft Supply, Inc.

315 Conover Drive

Franklin, OH 45005

Phone: 800-252-5223 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST

Email: info@FactoryDirectCraft.com

Website: www.factorydirectcraft.com

**** Love their floral crafts items.

CWI Gifts

Reynoldsburg, OH

1-800-666-5858                     Fax: 1-800-955-5915

http://www.shopcwi.com

Must have a business resale number – this is a wholesale house – Minimum order: $50.00

Faux floral, country gifts, lighted faux branches, cute packaging, great old looking light strands and much more

Mountain Farms

Exquisite Natural Products

307 Number 9 Road

Fairview, NC  28730-7717

1-800-628-4709

http://www.mountainfarms.com

Must have a business resale number – this is a wholesale house – Minimum order: $30.00

Great naturals that can be used as wizard staffs etc – they carry Natraj  and fantail contorted willow

Hobby Lobby

Website: http://www.hobbylobby.com

***** Check their website for a store near you, or you can order online!!

Blue Moon Beads

2250 N. University Pkwy.

Provo, Utah 84604

Phone: 866-404-7640 or 801-224-6766 Website: http://www.bluemoonbeads.com

****** Beads/Charms

Fabric Dyes and Paints

Caffinch

Website: www.chaffinch.com (located in the UK)

Ultrasuede/Fabrics/Notions

Field’s Fabrics

1695 44th Street, Grand Rapids MI 49508

616-455-4570 or Toll Free 1-800-67-ULTRA (85872)    Website: http://www.fieldsfabrics.com

***** They have over 150 different colors of ultrasuede, and they do have samples (for purchase). You can order as little as 1/8 yard. *NEW* They have over 38,000 items for quilting and sewing. They welcome calls w/questions! A pleasure to work with! 

suppliers list page 2

Hello friends – I have put this list of suppliers together for everyone’s  use.  It is by no means complete, but it is a start and I will be adding to it as I get more info.  Remember that I take no responsibility for  any problems that you might have with any of these suppliers.  To the best of my knowledge, they are all reputable – I got the names from artists like us who use these suppliers regularly.   If you would rather have a pdf file of the entire list - email me at mdrbears@aol.com

Joint Discs

Delaney’s Bear House

Bill & JoAnne Delaney, Owners

480-361-9457 (ofc) 480-629-8240 (fax)

dbh@delaneysbearhouse.com (email)

delaneysbearhouse.com (web)

6972 S. Santa Rita Way

Chandler, AZ 85249

           

            Edinburgh Imports (see mohair suppliers)

            Intercal (see mohair suppliers)

            CR’s Crafts (see craft suppliers)

 

Glass Eyes  -- doll and Bear

GlassEyesOnLine

www.GlassEyesOnLine.com

Jerry Hutchins

106 Wade Hampton Dr

Beaufort, SC  29907

Jwshop1@comcast.net

Glass eyes on a wire or looped – doll eyes – teddy bear eyes - joint discs
The black glass eyes are not necessarily matched exactly

Edinburgh Imports (see mohair suppliers)

            Intercal (see mohair suppliers)

CR’s Crafts (see craft suppliers)

Stuffing

Monterey Mills, Inc.

P. O. Box 790

1725 E. Delevan Drive

Janesville, WI 53546

608-754-2866            1-800-255-9665

Grade A stuffing is white virgin polyester and comes in a coil.  Packs nicely

Grade C stuffing is pastel (kind of a yellow) polyester and also comes in a coil. Packs really well, not “springy”  If you don’t need white – this is great stuff.

Comes in large bags  - shipping can be costly – call to order

http://www.montereymills.com/Products/Craft/FiberfilStuffing.aspx

info@montereymills.com

Bear and Doll Crafting Supplies

CR’s Crafts

P.O. Box 8

Leland, IA 50453

Phone: 641-567-3652 Hours: 8am – 4pm CST       Website: www.crscraft.com

***** A pleasure to work with, and will send a catalog upon request.

suppliers list page 1

Hello friends – I have put this list of suppliers together for everyone’s  use.  It is by no means complete, but it is a start and I will be adding to it as I get more info.  Remember that I take no responsibility for  any problems that you might have with any of these suppliers.  To the best of my knowledge, they are all reputable – I got the names from artists like us who use these suppliers regularly.   If you would rather have a pdf file of the entire list - email me at mdrbears@aol.com

Suppliers list:

Mohair teddy bear fabric/ bear making supplies

Edinburgh Imports

Mailing Address:

2808 Oregon Court Unit L-6

Torrance CA 90503

Phone: (310) 320-8151

Order Line: (800) 334-6274

Fax: (310) 320-8154

http://www.edinburghimports.com/

Email Addresses: info@edinburghimports.com

Intercal Trading Group

1760 Monrovia Avenue, A-17 • Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Phone: (949) 645-9396 • Fax: (949) 645-5471

Toll Free Order [U.S. Only]: (877) 910-5400

e-mail: mohair@intercaltg.com

http://www.intercaltg.com/catalog/index.html

Distinctive Fabric.com

Fabric and Faux Fur

http:www/distinctivefabric.com

great customer service and fast delivery. Their prices aren't bad either

The Throw Company

Faux Fur items and faux fur yardages

Located in UK, online orders only

Website: www.fauxthrow.com

Email: info@fauxthrow.com

***** More than happy to send fabric swatches.

Wool Felt

Weir Dolls & Crafts Inc.

4125 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1734

http://www.weirdollsandcrafts.com/index.html

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a retail storefront – only

 EMAIL: info@weirdollsandcrafts.com

PHONE: 1-734 - 668 - 6992 (note: we are on Eastern Standard Time.)

Our normal business hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs., Fri : 8:00-2:30 EST

suppliers list

Hey everyone, I should have the 1st draft of the suppliers list that I have been working on.

Remember, the list is only as good as the information given to me, so most of the suppliers listed are in the US because that is what I have gotten.