A Few Bears for Stratford

Even though the Miniatures have now arrived at The Black and White Ball I just wanted to post a little preview of some of the bears who'll be visiting The Teddy Bear Artist Event in Stratford this Sunday :-

"Patience" ; Vintage Long Pile , 3"


"Clementine" ; Vintage Long Pile , 3"


"Jin" ; Long Cashmere , 3"


"Leonie" ; Long Pile Upholstery Velvet , 3"


"Martha" ; Short Cashmere , 3"


"Cookie" ; Vintage Long Pile , 2.5"


"Benji" and "Suzi" ; Long Pile Upholstery Velvets , 1.2"

I've booked tickets today for "The Shakespeare Town Houses" - the entry remains valid for a whole year , so we don't need to rush round all 3 on the Saturday . Also included is entry to the "Shakespeare Found" Exhibition .... wheeeeee , I'm really excited as it's all about the recently verified painting by Cobbe , of a young handsome version of The Bard , previously unknown to historians.The original is on show .
I can't wait !

See you all after the weekend ,
Ruth xx

Visit the Black and White Ball

Don't forget to visit Teddy Bears and Critters Australasia's Black and White Ball this week , which kicks off today with the fantastic new Australasian Creative Design Awards - you can make a vote for your favourite piece in the competition from amongst some really wonderful entries , all themed in black and white and photographed as per the rules on a red background; which is quite a challenge !
For the rest of the week there is a full "dance card" for collectors and visitors to enjoy as follows:-

1st June - Introduction and unveiling of TACDA entrants .

2nd June - Dressed bears arrive.

3rd June - Vintage fur bears arrive.

4th June - Nominees are officially announced , and Miniatures arrive .

5th June - All the critters arrive .

6th June - Remaining bears arrive.

7th June - Finale , and award presentation .




This is a completely new kind of online show , lasting the entire week . It is also a "masked" ball , which means that artist names will only be revealed for each available piece on adoption . I wonder if any of you will be able to tell which bears are mine on the Miniatures Day on Thursday ?? I do so hope you'll pop by the show and have fun guessing , and just generally enjoying the gorgeous bears , critters , and Award entrants taking part . There are almost certain to be one or two who ask you "May I have this dance Modom ....." :0)




TaTa For Now , Ruth x