Hunt Valley Show

This is one of the bears that will be at the show. Brand new pattern.


And this is a new series if angels that I will have available too!
Which is why you haven't heard from me, busy with new designs and getting ready for the show which is on Sunday at the Embassy suites Hotel in Hunt Valley. Sure hope you will come by and join all the fun! I will be in costume hehe! So will a lot of us artists. Ah well back to packing :).

Spirits of Sanford review

Went to the 5th Spirits of Sanford art show today that is put on by the Jeanine Taylor Art Gallery.


This is who met you at the entrance! Set the tone for the wonderful artwork inside.


Art Rogers was there from Missouri with these fun pieces and the ones below.


Just love that big pumpkin character, such a great face.


This piece is by Jorge De Rojas from Florida who was very delightful to speak to and very imaginative.


I bought this vegetarian character from him and day it on my sewing machine when I got home do it can watch mr work lol ! There were little vegetable character baskets too that held candle votives , electric of course.

Other wonderful artists were, Carly Smith (Florida )
Iva Wilcox (Florida )
Debbie George (Indiana )
Mary Bell (Florida )
Robert Brawley ( North Carolina )
Dani Nelson (New Jersey )
Jamie Moore (Kansas)
Minnie Brocco (Florida $
Adriana Esqueda (Texas )
Margo Nochese (New York )
Kim Brown (Florida )
Melissa Menzer (Florida )

These artists presented work that put a smile on your face and lots of people went home happy with their artwork.

If you get the chance try to attend next year. They even have a preview party and reception the night before the show!

Hmmm..... I should have taken more pictures lol! Guess you'll just have to go yourself! Hehe.

September 11 Remember

New York a place people from all over the county gravitate to and people from all over the world congregate.

And despite the events and because of the events of 9/11 it and we still stand and the lights burn bright, the memories hold strong.

Blessings on us all as we continue forward.


From the bears and me:0)

Left out

My apologies to artist,Judy Eppolito who was also a winner in the gallery exhibition at TBAI this year in the 8" and under category. Unfortunately I didn't get a good picture of her wonderful bear and she was left off the list of winners. Congratulations Judy!


From the bears and me:0)

TBAI 2013, part two

Waiting to see gallery pieces.


The line is always long!


Dessert at Fridays Feast!


Gallery winner Cindy Malchoff


Winner, Cindy Cannivino


Winner, Stevi T, who was also overall artist winner for the TOBY awards.


Winner Sue Van Natton


Winner, Katherine Hallam, who also won a TOBY award.


My fox


My wolf and a leery hare.


Me at my table.

The show was great fun. Behind the scenes we had secret service staying at the same hotel(President Obama was in town for a speech) and Mike and Frank of the American Pickers tv show also stayed in our hotel!

But we managed to enjoy great friends and great bears in the midst of everything going on. Lots if bears found good homes. First time to the show artist Lynn Bowie from Scotland sold out quickly as did Katherine Hallam.

The art of these bears just keeps getting better. Next year is the 20th anniversary ! The theme is Rear View Mirror...looking back on themes past. What a celebration it's going to be, will you be there?!

Calling all past artists and attendees, this is the time to come home, see family, friends and rock this celebration. I will be looking for you!

TBAI 2013 Review

Well finally had some down time to let you know how the show went.


Just imagine...the stage


Penny French, just ducky!


Enjoying the reception.


My class on making slippers





All the bears went home with new slippers. Everyone did such a good job.


On Stevi T table


On Diana Ursurry table


On Cindy McGuire table.

Part two coming up!

TBAI this Weekend!

I'm not ready!


Bears not packed and I am still working, like on this one who has no eyes or detailing yet. There are button holes to be made, things to be dressed ... So just another rush for a show lol!
Will give a review later.

Sorry to say only two people guessed (wrong hehe) about what I was making on my last post. So will have to wait to try to give a surprise to someone a other time. :( Guess I should have said it was a give away.

Back to work, I'm out of here in the morning. Hope to see many of you at the show!