It’s been a very busy few weeks with lots of bear things to share. I’ll begin with the show that took place in Hunt Valley, Maryland on November 8th. It was a Holiday themed show so there were a lot of festively adorned tables and bears. Today I am posting photos I took of most of the tables there. Sebastian was excited that Ashton came to visit him again so I had to take a quick snapshot of them together. Also, I have finished the bear for my 30th Anniversary Giveaway. I didn’t forget! I’ll be sharing his/her photo soon right here on bearbits.
This is my table. I was going for a vintage/retro teal and red Christmas theme.
As to the other tables, there were a lot of them. It was a really good show, so if you’ve a mind to go next year, don’t hesitate. You won’t be disappointed!
Cindy McGuire – China Cupboard Bears
Cindy never fails to disappoint – lots to charm you on this table.
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Ben and Beth Savino – The Toy Store
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More. It was a long, long table!
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As you can see, even at this point not all the items were on the shelves!
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Art Rogers – Chatham Village Bears
So many characters with so much personality – as always.
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John Paul Port – The Port Collection
We were excited that John was able to attend all the way from the other coast!
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Dottie Ayers – The Calico Teddy
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Annette Carmen – Charlie’s Bears
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Allen Hsu – Teddy Bear Barn
I’m not sure how Allen manages all he has going on with traveling overseas to shows and teaching classes as well. Nice job!
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Pat Johnson – Teddies of Mt. Holly
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Elizabeth Taylor – Elizabeth Taylor Studio
Just a small peak at a portion of her table.
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Diana Lee Palomba – Timeless Expressions
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Shelia Westerfield – Bears with a Heart
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Marty Bumala – Waverly Crossing Bears
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Darlene Allen – Raspbeary Bears
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Penny French – Back Mountain Bears
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Pam Kisner – The Bear Maker
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Kathy Starks – Starks Bears
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Mary Dowd – Mary Dowd Bears
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Deanna Slaght – D-Bears
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Donna Nielsen – Cookies Critters
Donna did a great job of putting on the show for all of us!
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A photo of some pins by Cindy Malchoff
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Cindy Malchoff – My Apple Tree
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Dolores Austin – Bearied Treasures by Dolores
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And last, but not least, is Sebastian with his friend Ashton. Ashton has been on bearbits before and it is always a thrill when they can meet up and catch up with what’s new since they were last together. As for the lighted Christmas drum, I have a scant few photos of it in progress so I’ll post those next.
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As always, thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed this virtural tour of the show!
Until next time,
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