(picture from the official BFC website)
....thoughts are turning back to bears.
Last Sunday (June 7th) I attended the Teddy Bear Artist Event in Stratford on Avon. I wasn't able to take up my offer of a table which arose after a cancellation (not enough bears....little bears need to be in a big group to fill a round table...and I had, oooh, about 3 !). So I went as a visitor - but helped on the ABC Bears table and had 3 of my bears there. Photos should be available later - but I don't think I took very good ones.
It was a thrill when a couple of people actually picked up the bears to look at!
I acknowledge the fact that they need accessorising a whole lot better than they were on Sunday. So that is my next project. It's all a learning curve - just a slow one, as my output is rather pedestrian. Actually, it's more sleepwalking....
Anyhow...it was a fabulous event - just so many gorgeous bears to admire and dream of. And so inspirational!! Samantha Potter (MaryMyrtleMiniatures) does an amazing job of organizing it. Next year's event is June 6th - well worth going to.
Of course, it wouldn't be a fair without the chance to buy some fabric (as if I need any more...).
I even bought some "bear coloured" fabric - unusual for me!. Susan at Bear Basics had some lovely mohair perfect for small bears, and she always has a smile! Even when it's a sale of just 1/8th of a metre.
Berta (ThReAdTeDs) had some hand dyed mini bear fabric. SO... as I needed (that word again!) some green fabric, I visited her table, and bought some green fabric - OK, 4 pieces, all different.
Then the bright yellow fabric caught my eye, so at the end of the fair I succumbed to temptation and bought 3 yellow pieces.
I fancy some bright pink to go with the yellow (have I ever mentioned that I like colourful bears?!)...but that's another purchase for another day..
The rain that fell heavily on the way down didn't dampen the spirits - although it most certainly dampened my feet as there were a good 4 inches of water to wade through to get out of the station. The day ended in lovely sunshine, and the train journey home was uneventful.
A grand day out (to pinch a phrase).
