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	<title>Sambrook Bears Blog - English Teddy Bear Artist Amanda</title>
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		<title>Needle Felting Tools I use and would recommend</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/06/needle-felting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:47:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Needle Felting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Making]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tool Kits]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following on from my previous blogs on the subject of needle felting, here are details of some of the tools I use and would recommend. The multi-needle tool is a very useful tool for your needle felting kit. It is great when felting larger areas because of the multiple needles which maximises each punch. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An introduction to needle felting wool</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/05/an-introduction-to-needle-felting-wool/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/05/an-introduction-to-needle-felting-wool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 12:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Needle Felting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bear Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wool]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A Wool sliver is wool that has been combed, washed to remove dirt and carded to pull all the fibres so that they lay in the same direction. Wool slivers are then generally twisted slightly to keep them tidy until needed. Once twisted this wool is known as a wool roving. Flattened wool rovings are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Use of Wool in the Art of Teddy Bear Making</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/05/the-use-of-wool-in-the-art-of-teddy-bear-making/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 14:08:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Making]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/?p=416</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wool has always been used in the art of teddy bear making, usually for footpads and clothing, but it is becoming more and more popular as new methods, designs and techniques are pushing the boundaries. Existing materials are being used in new, exciting and innovative ways, to create the unique and inspiring collectors bears that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tweezer Scissors</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/05/tweezer-scissors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/05/tweezer-scissors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 08:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bear Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Craft Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Making]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/?p=410</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Over the years I&#8217;ve found that one of the best ways to add character to a teddy&#8217;s face is to scissor sculpt the fur.  This can sometimes prove difficult especially when it comes to miniature bears.  It&#8217;s quite tricky to get into the little areas around the eyes and nose for example.  If you have a  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Buttons Now In Stock</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/05/new-buttons-now-in-stock/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/05/new-buttons-now-in-stock/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 14:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bear Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buttons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Making]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A range of exciting new buttons have just arrived and are now in stock. If you’re looking for that special finishing touch for your teddy bear’s outfit or indeed any craft project then take a look at these gorgeous buttons.  Hearts, stars, flowers, round buttons and even triangles are all here to tempt you.  With [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Bears for Hamleys of London</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/04/new-bears-for-hamleys-of-london/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/04/new-bears-for-hamleys-of-london/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:24:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Collecting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hamleys of London]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Miniature Bears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bears]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[My latest collection of miniature teddies has just been dispatched to Hamleys of London, including one panda and one polar bear.  Each one of a kind bear stands approximately 7cm and is made from long pile upholstery velvet.  They have glass eyes and hand crafted polymer clay noses. I hope the collectors like them! Hugs, Mandy]]></description>
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		<title>Teddy Bears Delayed by Volcano!</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/04/teddy-bears-delayed-by-volcano/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/04/teddy-bears-delayed-by-volcano/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Teddy News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teddy bear news]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bears]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/?p=388</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This past week has seen thousands of UK travellers stranded with all flights grounded and our airspace a no fly zone due to ash clouds, from the Icelandic volcano near Eyjaffjalljokull. The news has been full of compelling stories of people and their amazing efforts to reach home.  Some lucky enough to hitch a ride on HMS Albion! One thing that has struck me while watching these stories [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hugglets Winter BearFest</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/03/hugglets-winter-bearfest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/03/hugglets-winter-bearfest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Festivals & Shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hugglets 2009]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hugglets Teddies Festival]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hugglets Winter BearFest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Collecting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Well I had a wonderful day at the Hugglets Winter BearFest, which was held on Sunday 28th February 2010.  It was a very busy day with all the excitement, hustle and bustle we have all come to expect from this prestigious event. The day started off very busy with some of my fellow artists stocking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Teddy Bear Size Matter?</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/01/does-teddy-bear-size-matter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/01/does-teddy-bear-size-matter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Making]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Sizes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Techniques]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/?p=375</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve just finished two bears a 19cm bear and a mini bear of 7cm. Although I enjoyed making both bears, I have to say it&#8217;s the tiny ones that give me the most pleasure. My other half much prefers larger teddies and he has on a number of occasions encouraged me to make some of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teddy Bear Glass Bead Filling</title>
		<link>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/01/teddy-bear-glass-bead-filling/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sambrookbears.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/01/teddy-bear-glass-bead-filling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bear Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teddy Bear Making]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m pleased to say that I now stock glass bead filling in my shop.  Particularly because I love to use this in my miniature bears and I wanted to be able to offer it to others too.  It&#8217;s approximately 1,25mm in diametre and gives a lovely feel to a finished bear.  I use it in the limbs of [...]]]></description>
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