Couple little things...

Just a quick little reminder that the Teddies Worldwide Online Show is fast approaching.  The preview will begin on March 1st which is TUESDAY.  Can you believe it...March already!!   Click on the Teddies Worldwide Show link to the right on March 1st to get a sneak peek at some of the wonderful bears being offered.  Oh and of course my little bear too.

I've also added a mailing list sign up on the right hand column of this blog.  If you would like to be on my mail list, please scroll down and fill in the information.  It will ask you to also go to your email and confirm.  I'm sorry for that but, unfortunately, I cannot turn off that feature.  I promise to only send mailings when I have something available for adoption or some other newsworthy information.  You will NOT get spam from me.  Should you, please contact me immediately so I can deal with the situation.  Thank you.

xoxo

New Year, New Blog...

...and the Teddies Worldwide Blooming Bear Show coming up on March 12 & 13, 2011.

I completely demolished my blog and reconstructed it.  I found this background and thought it was a great way of also including my love of books.  I've been a book-aholic my entire life.  I'm never without a book to read...or at least not for very long.

For those of you who have been patiently keeping me on your followers list, I thank you.  I hope to be more active this year with bears, annies AND blogs.  hee hee!  I also hope to see more people finding me in the near future.

Here are the last bears I made in 2010.  They have all been adopted but I thought I would share.

Cocoa with Whipped Cream

Cranberry Jubilee

Apple Strudel

All the above bears found homes during the show!!!

Hugs,
~ Shantell

Merry Merry!!!

It's time for a complete blog overhaul.  I'll be completely updating the entire look and removing old posts, links & whatnot.  Stay tuned....it should be fun.

So if you sneak a peek and it's all a big old mess than you know I'm busy working on it.  :o)

Have a Merry Merry Christmas!!!

I'm really excited to share that I will be participating in the first Teddies Worldwide Online Bear Show in November.  There will be a host of wonderful artist from all over the world participating so be sure to mark your calendars for November 20 & 21.  Here's a little sneak peek of what I will have to offer.  Stay tuned for more tempting news and updates.

Thanks for visiting!
Shantell

My latest quilt project....DONE!

I finished my latest quilt project yesterday while watching TV. It's so nice to just sit with a nice soft quilt draped over your lap and hand sew at your own speed. I find it very relaxing.

I had to stand on an end table and the arm of an overstuff chair on my tippy toes to get ALL of the quilt in my picture. I'm glad I didn't fall on my butt...now that would have looked funny.

Enjoy

For the Love of Quilts

I think everyone should have their own quilt...even a new baby. So after going through all my quilt books, choosing fabrics in just the right color scheme and obsessing as I always do, I finished this little crib size quilt for my dear friend, Aleta and her little grandbaby. I forgot to photograph the backside (silly me) but it's the middle shade of pink with cream polka dots...and oh so cuddly soft flannel.

Hugs,

Spring Please!!! ~ Blog Giveaway

As promised, I'm doing another blog giveaway. I just love them...participating in them, crossing my fingers hoping it's my name drawn and even more doing them and giving away a little something special from my own hand & heart.

If you would like to win this violety, stripey barefooted Annie just leave a comment stating "Spring Please." You can always leave a comment even if you don't want to win. Those are lovely too!!

Annie is about 10 inches tall. Created using tea-stained 100% cotton muslin & wool hanspun curly hair. Her dress & bow are made from quilting cotton. Her features are all hand painted & sealed.

I'll draw a winner on February 28th.

Thanks for peeking!!!