To everything there is a season...
– Ecclesiastes 3:1
This timeless phrase reminds us that there are events in life that all people share, regardless of our diverse beliefs and cultures; a continual ebb and flow of happiness and pain, and everything inbetween, that is beyond our control.
As the virus erupted and spread throughout the world this year, the steady rhythm to our everyday existence was thrown into a tailspin. Navigating the way forward, will, for the time being, still be a cautious daily routine of social distancing, hand sanitizing and mask wearing. So do continue to take care!
Spring and its special effects!
Whether you gauge Sping based on meteorological or astronomical seasons, we are well into the season that brings forth a new spirit of optimism, a vibrant energy and emergence of new growth in our gardens after the much needed rains.
Let's encourage that positive energy to motivate us into starting a few new projects. Whilst Teddytech took an unavoidable break from newsletters and Get-Togethers during lockdown we are pleased to say that we're back with two new kits!
Barnum makes his debut...
Baby Barnum our little, grey African Elephant has been in hibernation for many months, and although a little bashful, he is excited to be making his appearance! A cute little handful of an ellie, he's especially happy when he wears a brightly coloured bandana round his neck.
Barnum is 18cm in size. His kit include:
- Cover sheet with colour photograph and list of items required.
- Instructions and pattern sheet.
- Short, light grey matted Steiff Schulte mohair, Ultrasuede for footpads, glass eyes, joint discs and connectors.
- Brightly coloured scarf.
Kit Price: R220 (Excludes shipping, door-to-door courier R110 within RSA)
→ Click here to view Barnum Kit on our website
Pattern Price: R55 (Excludes shipping, door-to-door courier R110 within RSA)
→ Click here to view Barnum Pattern on our website
Shelly's arrived from the Seychelles!
Shelly, inspired by the Seychellois aldabra tortoise, is turning heads with her delightful, flower-adorned bucket-style hat and colourful carapace (shell) with its hand-appliqued shapes. This delightful little character could be an interesting addition to your collection!
Shelley is 25cm in size (excluding her hat!). Her kit includes:
- Cover sheet with colour photograph and list of items required.
- Instructions and pattern sheet.
- Short, sparse Steiff Schulte mohair, felt for her footpads, hat and carapace, Ultrasuede for her eyelids, glass eyes, joint discs and connectors for her head and limb connection to her body.
- Embroidery thread for her nose/mouth detail as well as for her hat trim and outlining of shapes on her shell.
Kit Price: R350 (Excludes shipping, door-to-door courier R110 within RSA)
→ Click here to view Shelly Kit on our website
Downloadable Price: R95 (No shipping necessary, ready to print on A4 and use immediately)
→ Click here to view Shelly Downloadable PDF Pattern on our website
Click here to read about famous tortoises in our newsletter from 23rd May 2019!
Teddytech Pop-Up Shop and Get-Togethers Temporarily Postponed
We regret that, due to Covid-19, we have, for the time being, temporarily postponed our Pop-Up Shop and Get Togethers until further notice. This has always been a special event for all of us as we catch-up with each other, make bears, enjoy coffe/tea and delicious cakes. In due course we will be resuming this popular event, but, in the meantime, if you need bearmaking supplies, you're welcome to collect items from Di if you're in Durban (please phone first), otherwise make use of regular mail or courier delivery service.
Till next time...
Happy bearmaking!
Di
