needle felting

[crochetdiva]

Has anyone made a teddybear with needle felting? I first saw these adorable bears over a year ago in a Teddy bear Magazine. But I have been too busy (sewing for my daughter's wedding, Christmas, etc) to make one. Now I am going to take a stab (lol) at it.:rotfl

[monkeemaven]

Bear, no, but I have needle-felted a cat (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/monkeemaven/janblog/jan12a.jpg).
(Well, I never said I was good....)
Needle Felting is Magick. Whether it be black magic or bland magic I haven't yet discerned.

[crochetdiva]

too cute. Did you poke your fingers much?

[rebeccav]

that little kitty is cute! i must try this.....
is there a book out ther? better yet, a video?
:frog

[crochetdiva]

I've seen patterns for sale on eBay. Just search for needle felted teddy bears. The patterns are expensive though. I might break down and buy a kit. My sister sent me some rovings and felting needles, so I will try it soon. They also use a high density foam pad, I assume so that you don't bleed to death from the holes in your fingers.
:sheep :ducky :sheep

[SamplerLady]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/SamplerLady/mmouseplus.gifYou can use a folded towel for a pad, too. You will get a finger once and awhile and it does hurt. Generally, like most accidents it happens from not paying attention! ;)

You can also needle felt with wool yarn. Roll it into a ball, secure the end and felt away. Verigated wool yarns make great balls, bases for toys, etc. You can also needle felt motifs to a fulled bag or slippers. It's a great way of attaching wool to wool.... :D

[crochetdiva]

Thanks for the info. I just purchased a kit for felting teddybears. I already have rovings so I can't wait to try it.
:sheep :ducky :sheep

[rebeccav]

WHERE did you get this kit???

i'm soooo interested at this possibility !:hyper



i literally have about 18 POUNDS of wool hanging around waiting to be spun - or maybe needle felted!:bounce :hyper :bounce

[crochetdiva]

I ordered the kit off of eBay. Just type in "needle felted bears." My sister sent me some rovings and felting needles so I had a go last night. It is TOO MUCH FUN!!! I couldn't put it down, so I didn't get to bed until 2:00 a.m. I pricked my fingers a few times OUCH. But it is so much fun. I can't wait to get proper instructions, and dye some of the wool,
:sheep :ducky :sheep

[rebeccav]

to ebay i do go, to ebay i do go,
i do love felting so,
to ebay i do go
:dance

[crochetdiva]

:rotfl too funny!
Did you find the things on eBay? I purchased the lavender bear with pattern book. I think it was $19.

[rebeccav]

he he he he - actually, typing in teddy bear also brought up all the little thread bear things....
so this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8153251594&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT) is what i ended up getting :loco

[crochetdiva]

This is what I bought: felt bears (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3904&item=5551667686&rd=1)
I LOVE the crocheted thread bears, but I have a few patterns already for them from a Teddy Bear and Friends mag.

[rebeccav]

ooooo - he's cute!!! on my watch list - so i won't forget about him ---- and hubby sees that i'm interested :fc

[rebeccav]

couldn't stand it ----
i just got this little guy (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5551625699&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcN__Stores)

i'm all excited :yay2

[crochetdiva]

Aaahhh, you caught the bug. Let me know when your kit comes. I ordered mine just the other day. We can see how each other is doing. My husband says I should wear metal gloves...do they make such a thing? Actually a thimble on a few of my fingers would do the trick. It was only when I got poking too quickly that I stabbed myself.:ducky :ducky :ducky

[truelove730]

Oh Rebecca! I forgot all about those thread bear patterns! I remember seening those when I first started to crochet and did not know how to use thread. Now that I do I want one soooo bad! I like Margot (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5548288187&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT) the best! :)

Crochetdiva- that is the cutest bear and I cannot wait to see it finished!

[crochetdiva]

:bounce Hi Heather, you should join us. I am also making a miniature bear out of some thin chenille I "reclaimed". I want to make a thread bear too. Actually threadbears are one of the things that attracted me to crocheting...and I haven't even made one yet.
I have already finished the head on the felted bear (not the one from ebay) I might post a pic of my progress.

Andrea

[rebeccav]

you might post a picture !?!

how about -
you'd BETTER post a picture!!!:box

[crochetdiva]

OK, OK, I will (lol). I will take a pic tonight....keep in mind it is in its early stages...and looks a little scary right now.

[truelove730]

Well actually this past weekend I thought I would make a thread bear out of a pattern I make 8" bears. She has a head, body and two legs right now. I love the size of her but she is rounder than I like my bears, that is why I like the ebay ones. I have not worked on her this week, but hope to finish her this weekend. I even thought about making her a poncho too!

I will post pics when I finish her, here is a pic of the 8" bear (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/heather_truelove/detail?.dir=a467&.dnm=7920.jpg&.src=ph).

[rebeccav]

she is sort of 'fluffy' :hee

perhaps, too much yummy honey :D!

[crochetdiva]

What a great idea making a poncho for the thread bear. It would be so CUTE! Now I HAVE to make a tiny thread bear out of some pink mercerized cotton I just got!
:ducky :cheer2 :ducky

[truelove730]

Yeah she is round and fluffy. I actually got her from a Annie's Attic pattern book (can't find pic, most not carry it anymore). The bear in the book is 16" tall and can hold a blanket. I took a few rows off and used a smaller hook and yarn.

[lauravee]

Oh no, you ladies have started a bad thing here. I just ordered the duck kit and the lavendar/lilac bear kit from livingfelt. I cannot wait for them to get here so I can get started. This is so bad! :yes

Laura

[crochetdiva]

Welcome Laura. :bounce The duck is adorable. Once a person learns to do it I guess the possibilities are endless. Originally when I wanted to do this I had intended on crocheting victorian dresses and making a felted bear to fit the clothes. I have since purchased the calendar bed doll patterns for 11 1/2 inch dolls. Now I just have to make the bear.
But now I want to make little ponchos like Heather said.

[rebeccav]

he he he hee

i'm WAY anxious for my kit to arrive:hyper :hyper :hyper :mail

[lauravee]

After I ordered my kits I found this website, check it out! I think I am going to get the angora goat. So bad! :rotfl

www.achildsdream.com/handwork_supplies/felting_crafts/index.htm (http://www.achildsdream.com/handwork_supplies/felting_crafts/index.htm)

Laura

[lauravee]

I am really into this now! I spent my lunch hour on ebay where I purchased a book and a sample pack of rovings for like 30.00 total. I hate it when I get into something new because I go whole hog! :pig

Laura

[noricum]

That angora goat is *sooo cute*!!!

[rebeccav]

oh i love that goat!! but the sheep OOOOHHHHH :sheepjump :)h :sheepjump

[crochetdiva]

Ok, now I feel guilty for starting all this. Well, just a little.:bad
I am going to work on the bear I am making (my own design) on the weekend and hope to have pics to post by Monday. I don't know how to connect the parts if they are going to be jointed. So I might just take pics of the parts.

There are some incredible needle felters out there!!!I love looking at all their work.

[rebeccav]

didn't you buy a kit that gave instructions for attaching???

[crochetdiva]

Yep, the lavender bear pattern is supposed to be jointed, and comes with dental floss to attach the parts. I can't quite figure out how to do it without instructions. I have sewn jointed bears before, but they had cotter pins. It will be interesting to see the proper instructions.
You will probably get the kit before I do, since I live out of the country.

:ducky :ducky :ducky

[rebeccav]

sometimes i'm just so confused by what other people (http://www.saturnolia.com/felting/) are thinking?:thinking2

[truelove730]

Yeah, really makes your realize how different people are. Different people like different things.

[truelove730]

Here she is....

I finshed my thread bear today. Click the image to go to my blog post to learn more about her.

<a href="http://truelovetreasures.blogspot.com/2005/01/my-thread-bear.html"><img src="http://photos3.flickr.com/3772807_2795f76303_m.jpg" width="235" height="240" alt="Thread Bear in Hand" /></a>

[rebeccav]

i just posted on your blog!

make sure and post her on the thread forum!!:)h

[crochetdiva]

OMGosh she is adorable. Great job Heather!!:cheer2 :cheer 2

[rebeccav]

UGH!! i'm being so impatient, i guess:grumpy

i ordered my felting kit on the 18th.... just got todays mail. he still hasn't come :worried :cry

[truelove730]

I hate waiting too! It is better when you don't know something is coming, the surprise is so much better!

It will come soon.

[crochetdiva]

I hear you Rebecca, I ordered mine on the 16th, but I know it always takes 10 days or more to get up here. Still, it is hard waiting .
Of course I should be working on the one I have.....:rolleyes

[lauravee]

I am just as inpatient as y'all. I want it now!! I only ordered mine on the 20th. Everyday I race to the mailbox, even thought I know it is too early. Oh well I shall sit and wait.

Laura

[crochetdiva]

Hi Laura, please check your inbox. thanks,
Andrea:ducky

[rebeccav]

:cry :( >:
my teddy bear "kit" came in today.... only missing some items.

all i got was the instruction booklet and roving!!!

:mad :mad :mad
no needles, no bamboo skewer, no floss, no eyes, no foam
:mad :mad :mad

i called them and customer service is supposed to email me back:tryme

[lauravee]

Rebecca, that is such a shame, how dissapointing :( . Hopefully they will straighten it out and send you everything ASAP. I also received my kit too. I looked over the directions last night and got a little nervous but I am sure it will be fine. Hope you get it all worked out.

Laura

[crochetdiva]

Oh No, Rebecca!!! How horrible!! I hope they get it figured out right away. They should offer you something extra. I on the other hand have still not received mine, and I ordered it first.
Not to worry tho, cos I worked on my own design last night and it is coming along great. I have the head, body, and one leg finished. I will post pics later. It is so much fun it should be illegal.:rotfl
I have three new wounds....seriously tho, they only hurt for a second, but you have to be careful not to bleed on the wool. I can't wait to see all of your bears. And I will keep my :fc for you Rebecca.

:ducky :ducky :ducky :sheep :ducky

[rebeccav]

well, they never contacted me back.....
so i called again this afternoon, told them i either wanted my package sent to me priority or otherwise compensated for the delay.... i was told i would get wool for another bear :ducky

[truelove730]

ALRIGHT! Good for you! You showed them! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/boxing_2.gif" />

[Deb]

:( I'm not sure I understand what needle felting is. Can someone explain it to me? :D!

[rebeccav]

this has a good tutorial: Living Felt (http://www.livingfelt.com)

[HollyM]

Stop it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys made me click on the drop spindle link, you can't make me look at needle felting stuff <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/nahnahbooboo.gif" />

Holly

[rebeccav]

but holly - look what you have been able to produce!! you're a natural with sheep fluff!
:sheepjump :sheep :sheepjump

lady bug (http://www.mielkesfarm.com/ladybug_dir.htm)
doll (http://www.blacksheepdesigns.com/other_wearables.htm)
vases (http://www.blacksheepdesigns.com/vessels.htm)
hats (http://www.blacksheepdesigns.com/hats.htm)
flowers (http://www.blacksheepdesigns.com/images/Basket_of_felt_flowers_988.jpg)
llamas (http://www.llamacrossing.com/FeltedLlamas.shtml)
kitty, angora goat, sheep, gnome (http://www.achildsdream.com/handwork_supplies/felting_crafts/needle_felting_kits.htm)
books (http://www.woolery.com/Pages/booksfeltfiber.html)
all the rage (http://www.woolfestival.com/articles/needlefelting.htm)
pillow (http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_fabric_pillows/article/0,1789,HGTV_3251_2944666,00.html)
bears (http://www.bearycheap.com/info/felting1.html)

he he he heh heee:bad
:rotfl :rotfl

[HollyM]

EEeEeEEEeeeeevil!!!! said in my best Mermaid Man voice <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/lildevil.gif" />

DH was looking over my shoulder while I was clicking those links. I told him it's the same fluff I use now, I just need a few (ha!) inexpensive needles <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/lildevil.gif" /> He's quivering in a corner now.

Seriously though, the first (ladybug) and the last (teddy bear) links were the best examples of how to needle felt that I've seen so far. Until I saw those, I didn't quite understand how you get from point A to point B

Holly
I think I've seen needles at AC Moore.....

[crochetdiva]

OMG look what I started!!! This is incredible. I never thought it would generate this much interest. Thank you Rebecca for the great links. I never knew they existed. And the instructions on the sites are wonderful. I worked on my bear last night. I am hoping to finish her tonight. I only have one leg and one arm left. I will post pics right away. OOOh this is so much fun. Now if I could only get my kit!!! I am going to buy Kool aide today and dye some wool for making a bag, and I can use some for the bears too. Yippee.:bounce

[crochetdiva]

AAAARRRGGGHH! I forgot the Koolaide...AGAIN! I really need to make lists. Anyway here is a pic as promised of my progress:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/crochetdiva/My%20stuff/bearparts.jpg

[MiCountess]

He's/She's so cute.
Michelle :wink

[truelove730]

Looking good! I can't wait to see him all together!

[woolandflax]

there should be a label on this thread saying DANGER!!!! Enter at your own risk!!! :bad

I just didn't get this untill I clicked those links!! I want to make some felted flowers and that adorable mohair goat!!!
the flowers would be great on my handbags!!!!!!!:clap

Now how long will it take me to get started? :thinking1

~Rebecca

[HollyM]

Excellent!!!
I can't wait to see the rest of him!

Ooooooooooooohhhhhhhh, hubby just got home. I've been trapped here all day with a sick boy. I think I deserve a trip to the craft store for being such a good mom, right??? RIGHT????!!!???? <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/really.gif" />

Holly

[crochetdiva]

Yes you do Holly!!! Have fun.:rollin

As for getting started...You just need rovings, and some felting needles, a few bandaides and you're set. Let your imagination roam.
:ducky :ducky :ducky

[crochetdiva]

I finished by bear last night, now I just have to put it all together. I will post pics of the finished bear soon.:danc

[HollyM]

Yay!!!!!
I can't wait to see, get <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/photos.gif" />

I only poked my fingers a few times last night <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/fin.gif" />

Holly

[crochetdiva]

It smarts hey? I found it only happened when I went too fast. What are you making? It is highly addictive I warn you.:ducky :ducky

[bkellya]

I had completely avoided this thread for this long, but I just HAD to peek...I had no clear idea of how in the world this worked, those links really helped....unfortunately ;) These are really neat! I refuse to even look at kits, though, until I do my thread bear, LOL!

[HollyM]

A new little friend
<img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/ilexmi/feltsheep2.jpg" /> He's going to be a gift for a friend <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/veryhappy.gif" />

Here he is <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/ilexmi/feltsheep1.jpg" target="_new">next to a soda can</a> for size reference

Holly

[lauravee]

That is absolutely too cute!! I have had my kit for almost a week but school and work has kept me from even looking at it. I am going on travel next week so maybe I will take it so that I can work on it an night in the hotel. Here's a question, I am flying but I plan on packing the needles in the suitcase, is that allowed???

Laura

[rebeccav]

laura - i think as long as it is in the suitcase, it is fine.


holly! that is SOO cute! she would look so good with my other sheepies!
they are natural flockers, you know. she'd be sad if she didn't have a family to stay with. i think she needs to come live with me:yes :sheep

[truelove730]

Holly that is the CUTEST!!! Is that the mouse we saw earlier? It looks like a sheep now! Great job and I love it!

[noricum]

I love your sheep, Holly! It's soooo adorable!

Hmph... I think I'm going to have to buy myself a kit for my birthday... I can't wait any longer! (My birthday is next week! :) ...I had been holding off, trying to keep to a budget. I can break my budget a bit for my birthday... can't I?)

:frog

[HollyM]

Thanks!
No, he's not the mouse, the mouse is still mournfully looking at me, waiting to have his head attached to his body <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/ohdear.gif" />

Yes, Birthdays are good reasons to spoil yourself!!!

Laura- needles, scissors, other sharp things are fine in checked luggage because you can't get to them to use as weapons. Heck, you can even put unloaded guns in checked luggage (need special paperwork though!)

Rebecca, no trying to lure sheepies!!!! <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/lildevil.gif" /> He's going to a good home, I promise!

Holly

[truelove730]

I am dying to try this. I am just not sure where to get started. Does Hobby Lobby/Michaels have the stuff, needles and rovings. There seems to be lots of resources to learn on the internet, but where do I get supplies?

[crochetdiva]

Okay, I have put it off long enough. Tonight I will join my ballerina bear. I don't know why I am dreading it.
I just got my kit yesterday. I didn't order Lavendar, like I thought I did. I ordered Candy. It's the one that donates a dollar per kit to the Cancer Society.
I have been so in awe of Holly's creations. They are fabulous! Way to go girl!!!:cheer2 :cheer 2:cheer2

[HollyM]

I can't wait to see the ballerina bear!!! I've looked at the breast cancer bear too, very cute.

Heather,
My AC Moore had felting needles. I haven't seen them at other craft stores though. I haven't seen roving/loose wool at any craft store.

There are kits and individual supplies on Ebay plus if you look back in this thread, there should be some links to other online sellers.

Holly

[rebeccav]

hey holly - woul you be willing to pick some up for me?? (felting needles) NONE of the stores around here carry them and i'm sure i could have you ship them much cheaper than a store on-line.....
think about it :D!

[lauravee]

Rebecca,
My AC Moore has the needles as well, I am going tonight to pick up an extra set for myself, and I was planning on sending you a second hat this week, would you like me to pick up a set of them for you? Drop me a line and let me know.

Laura

[HollyM]

Rebecca,
I could pick some up for you on my way home from school tonight.

They had 3 packs of 36 gauge needles for $6
and then they had a wooden needle handle w/ 3 36g needles for $14.

You might want to take a look around online though. The stuff I'm reading now looks like having a variety of needle sizes helps to get the results you want. There is something called a 38 gauge star point needle that is supposed to have more barbs so it felts faster.

Now that's not to say I mind getting them, I don't at all!!!!
Just want to make sure you are getting what you want <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/bounce012.gif" />

I don't leave for school until 5 (eastern) so let me know.
I'm stuck in the house all day because boyo is still sick.

Holly

[crochetdiva]

Definitely check eBay, I think they might be cheaper on line.:ducky :ducky :ducky

[rebeccav]

YIKES! now i don't know what to do.
i don't have me kit YET, so i'm not at all versed on which needles i will be needing. holly, hold off... let me research some more.

please, any advice on sizes would be a wonderful thing!!:yes

[Donna]

OMG, Holly!!!!!! :faint That sheep is the cutest thing I've ever seen! :eek2 :)h :heart :sheepjump

[HollyM]

Some links about needles to peruse
<img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sherlock.gif" />
<a href="http://www.blacksheepdesigns.com/about_felting_needles.htm" target="_new">Black Sheep Designs</a>
<a href="http://www.peak.org/~spark/feltneedles.html" target="_new">Link to lots of other links</a>

Hmph..boyo looking for food....he can wait a minute <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/hee.gif" /> Anyway, it's not that the 36g are wrong, but if you were going to order stuff anyway, it looks like there are cheaper ones out there. If you want me to grab a 3 pack of needles, they will fit in a flat envelope so you can get playing while you contemplate other options <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/hyper.gif" />

Holly

[rebeccav]

thanks, holly! i'll ck em out tonight

[rebeccav]

:mad :mad OH MY GOSH!!!:mad :mad
i called living felt again to check and see why i haven't received my missing kit pieces... THEY HAVEN'T EVEN BEEN SHIPPED YET!!
i'm so upset!:cry :cry :cry :cry

i have OOOODLES of roving... and NO way to get needles locally.
why oh why wasn't it the roving that got left out????
:cry :cry :cry

*sigh* nothing to do but wait....:worried

[HollyM]

What on earth are they waiting for????<img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/TearHair.gif" /> Are they sending it out today at least?

I'm in my computer class now <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sleeping.gif" /><img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sleeping.gif" /> I'll be popping in & out to stay awake<img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/lildevil.gif" />

Holly

[crochetdiva]

I think we need our own blog (lol). I am almost finished puttin my ballerina bear together. What is taking so long you may ask? Well, I am having trouble getting any free time lately. But I will finish it tonite, I promise,and post pics tomorrow.
Rebecca, tell them you will leave them negative feedback if they don't hurry up and send it. That is horrible (and the kind of thing that usually happens to me). I usually get a quick response if the other party thinks they might get neg feedback. Good luck! I would send you needles if I thought you'd get them any sooner from up here.
Good luck!
:ducky :w-flake :ducky

[crochetdiva]

Yahoo, I am done. I just have to make the tutu tomorrow and it is complete. Now I know why I put off finishing it....cos I have to send it away when it is done, and I don't want to part with it. Oh well, there will be others no doubt.

[rebeccav]

i can not tell you how absolutely excited i am!!!!!!
:yay2 :yay :yay2 :yay :woohoo :yay2 :yay :yay2 :yay

holly was my secret pal! little sheepie DID get to come live with me!!!!!!

in honor of her mama, i've named her Holly (unless she objects... nah, even she objects :bad ). here she is:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/rebeccav/crochet/hollyshy.jpg

she was a little shy at first... but then met Gretchen (she came to my family all the way from Germany!). they bonded immediately and haven't left each other's side for a moment.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/rebeccav/crochet/sissys.jpg

here is a picture of my ever-growing sheepie family grazing happily:
Tammie, Willie (http://www.harmonyball.com/pot-bellys/farmyard.htm), Holly, and Gretchen
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/rebeccav/crochet/herd.jpg

THANK YOU, HOLLY! i :heart :heart :heart her!!

[HollyM]

See, she did go to a good home <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/toothygrin.gif" /> I wish I had known about your needle dilema before I mailed your package though!

Holly

ps. I'd be honored to be her namesake <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/blushb.gif" />

[crochetdiva]

Holly, how sweet!!! That was perfect! You do such nice work!:)h

[truelove730]

Holly you are so kind!

I know that really made Rebecca's day! I bet she was so surprised when she opened the package!

What a cute little sheepy.

[rebeccav]

okay ladies - NEVER EVER EVER order from living felt!!!!!

when i talked to them on the 2nd they assured it would be sent express mail.

nothing again in today's mail so i called again

STILL NOT EVEN SHIPPED!!!!!!!!!

:mad :mad :mad :cry >: :cry :mad :mad :mad

[HollyM]

Oh that super sucks!!!!! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/irked.gif" />
They should have been falling all over themselves for the initial screw up. What was their excuse this time????

Holly

[rebeccav]

i finally got the rest of my kit in :bounce

i'm not sure what sort of feedback i should leave for them :irked
to their credit, when i finally spoke with a manager, my package arrived next day, FedEx Air.....

i'm anxious to give it a go:hyper

[HollyM]

Yayyyy!!!
Get playing! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

As far as feedback, I think a neutral is in order w/ an explanation they did finally make it right. If they had sent it fed ex after the *first* phone call about the missing items, I'd give them a positive. It took you what...3 calls? Did they at least give you some extra goodies??

Holly

[rebeccav]

my bear is coming out "okay" not all that happy with him, but i'll keep trying.

just wanted to let you all know, i received an email from the main lady at livingfelt.com today and she is going to send me a 'compensation package' for the trouble i had with my first order......
i'll let you all know what it is when it comes in

[crochetdiva]

That is nice to hear Rebecca. Customer service and P.R. are essential to a company's success. Anyone can make a mistake, but a good company leave you feeling good about them. What are you having trouble with on the bear?

[aliassak]

I was searching ebay for thread bears, when I found this little darling. Too cute!

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3904&item=5560518510&rd=1" target="_new">suki</a>