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Summer 2001 Issue |
“Faces 2001” is the main feature, and it is bigger and better
than ever, with 170 entries. Discover the similarities and differences in these
antique and artist Teddy Bear faces. Play a little game, and see if you can
recognize who they are made by. before you look at the lists at the end of the
feature.
Artist profiles in this issue include: Maggie Newman, German artist,
Sigrid Skomudek, and miniaturist, Angelia McLean.
Show reports include: “Blustery Day in Hundred-Acre Woods”, ABC
Productions convention and sale, Schaumburg, Illinois, Teddy Bär
Total, Hennef, Germany, reported by Judith Schnog, 2001 International
Teddy’s Round-Up, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, plus the Artist Retreat
in Banff, taught by John Port and Denis Shaw. Also included
is the “2001 - A Teddy Bear Odyssey”, New York City, New York
at the world-renowned, Warwick Hotel.
The Bear Sleuth has hit a dry spell, and almost robs a homeless person.
You have to read the story to understand what is meant and you’ll definitely
have a good laugh.
The Bear Appreciation Price Guide covers: a Grisly Teddy Bear, a Käthe
Kruse Teddy Bear, a Steiff Teddy Bear, a Schuco “yes-no” Elephant,
a rare Billiken doll, and a Steiff coin purse.
“Theodore B. Bear Says” takes another look a judging Teddy
Bear contests.
“Kimbearlee’s Kreative Musings” tells us we all need a break.
Learn how taking a break and learning how to relax will replenish our creative
juices.
“The Legend of the White Bear” tells about the endanger Spirit
Bear of Canada. Also learn about the charity Teddy Bear Artist auction with
all proceeds benefitting the Valhalla Wilderness Society, which is in
charge of protecting the last refuge of this magnificent creature.
The pattern in this issue is “Doolittle” by Denis Shaw.
This playful and poseable Teddy is sure to give pleasure to everyone that creates
him.
Alistair is at it again. This time he complains about the constant barking
dogs in the area, and the poor training abilities of their owners. He also tells
about the library displays and newspaper article in which the boys participated.
Of course, he ends by saying he must get the crease out of the garden hose!
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