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    Old 08-29-2013, 12:23 PM
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    Default Looking for a website for teddy bear making supplies

    I used to use a site called Labour of Love, but it doesn't exist anymore. I would love to find a site that has sells mohair, joints, patterns, etc. so I can start making teddy bears again. Does anyone know of any good websites?
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    You might check CR's Crafts. They have tons of stuff for different crafts and I know they used to carry joints. You could also check Dollmakers Journey for the mohair. Also, maybe AC Moore or Michaels.
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    don't have a catalog, but try Newark dressmakers supply.

    i'm watching this thread, I make teddy bears to donate around the holidays, the prices of the joints and eyes are making it prohibited.
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    Thanks for the replies. I found CR's Crafts yesterday when I was searching, that site looks pretty good. I also found a couple of european sites that might do if I have the money and need something special. Right now I have enough mohair, joints, eyes and excelsior to make two bears. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing a really good site.
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    Old 08-30-2013, 04:58 AM
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    Originally Posted by lynnie
    don't have a catalog, but try Newark dressmakers supply.

    i'm watching this thread, I make teddy bears to donate around the holidays, the prices of the joints and eyes are making it prohibited.
    Have you tried making the joints with buttons? You sew a button on the inside and you sew a button on the outside of the arm/leg and it works pretty good and looks cute on cotton fabric.
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    Old 08-30-2013, 06:31 AM
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    When I made bears, this site had the best mohair and glass eyes.

    http://edinburghimports.com/
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    Edinburg imports is a great place for these supplies. I used to order from them. I don't make bears any more.
    www.edinburghimports.com/
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    My husband used to make joints for me by cutting circles from 1/4" masonite. I used a small bolt with lock nuts to hold them together.
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    Old 08-30-2013, 01:27 PM
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    There is a good tutorial at this site for using covered buttons. I have used this method on dolls and it really works. http://JudisDolls.com
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