The Bear Bug strikes again...
Four little "Kringles" were born yesterday at the conclusion of the beginners class which has been running for the past four Saturday mornings.
The proud mums, Sue, Val, Wendy and Michelle, were delighted with their furry creations and all said they thoroughly enjoyed the class. Well done girls!!!


We will be running a Beginners class again in March... Please check our website for details or give us a call on 59983535.

Hello from the "Dawn Princess"

Hi everyone,

We are having a great time on our honeymoon. We hope all is well in Oz.....Missing you all....

Keep Josey nice and busy while we're gone!

See you all really soon,

Kim & Tony xxx

Just thought you might like to have a little "sneak peak" at the project Monica Spicer has just completed to be included in this year's Bear Tales magazine... a mouse pincushion! Well what next -- is there no end to this lady's talents???

This little cutie will be featured in the February issue, together with Fluffles my bunny, a project that Karen Alderson is working on right now as we speak and another creation by Merilyn of Bearwildered Bears... Will post more pictures as they become available!

Remember to take advantage of the $10.00 discount, by subscribing to Bear Tales before 1st February... this year it is going to be bigger and better than ever before!!!

Some people are lucky enough to sail away into the sunset...

While others have to stay back to hold up the Fort...

Enjoy your cruise Mr. & Mrs. G... but just remember that the cards will be turned on 21st July!!!

...and to everybody else out there -- please be patient with us over the next couple of weeks as we are "one man down" (ie the main man!!!)

..."Fluffles"

My new little bunny just in time for Easter (more like a powder puff than a bunny)!!!

Sewed all night to finish her in time for todays blog... Hope you all like her - she's a real cutie and is very quick and easy to make... Only has one joint, no head gusett and is softly filled with pellets and poly... "Fluffles" pattern will be available exclusively through this years subscription to Bear Tales (Volume 5). Of course, she will be in the February issue so you will have plenty of time to finish her before Easter...

For those not familiar with Bear Tales -- it is a publication brought out by Bear Essence... Bear Artists are invited to design a project exclusive to this pattern magazine. Over the course of the year you receive 4 magazines (16 projects) for the low price of $60.00!!

If you are thinking of subscribing -- take advantage of our special offer -- Subscribe by 1st February and you will receive $10.00 off the price. This means you will be getting 16 patterns for just $50.00 !!!

Visit our website to view projects from past issues...

What do you get when you mix...

Rose Pink Ratinee with some

Lemoncello spotted flannelette,
Pink velveteen delphiniums,
Charcoal grey glass eyes and
A pink glass nose???

Come back tomorrow to find out!!!

PS: Linda Benson is giving away one of her fabulous bears -- all you have to do is become a follower of her blog "BEARS IN THE BUSH" http://www.bensonbears.blogspot.com/ ... Don't miss out - start stalking her today!!! (lol)

and while you're at it -- we wouldn't mind some more followers ourselves... so if you haven't registered as a follower, now's your chance!!

"This day I will marry my best friend, the one I laugh with, live for, dream with, LOVE..."




Love, romance and excitement were definitely in the air yesterday as Kim and Tony recited their marriage vows in front of a small gathering of family and close friends... What a wonderful happy day for them... Even the weather could not spoil it, though it did try very hard!!!

Congratulations "Mr. and Mrs. Garrett"... enjoy your fabulous new life together... xxx

Now I did tell you a few weeks ago that the "WEDDING BUG" was getting ready to strike again!!! and this time the "ducky couple" are here to celebrate the up-coming wedding of Kim & Tony, only days away...

Be sure to come back next week to see the piccys...

Wishing the "happy couple" nothing less than health and happiness as they start their new life together!!

Guess what's new in Tooradin???

Our very own ICE-CREAM PARLOUR :) just opened up around the corner from Bear Essence... This is going to be very dangerous... I can see a few of those New Year resolutions being tossed out the window!!!

I went down there today with my little grandson to check it out and YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY. It was so hard deciding on which flavour to have!

So next time you're up our way, drop in and have an ice-cream... Might be just what the doctor ordered!!!