PhotoAlbum, Teddy Bear Patterns, Large Floppy Teddy Bear Patterns, Bunny, Cloth Dolls, Stuffed Animal Patterns, by Judi Lynn Designs.

Dear Judy,

I bought the 3 ft Sleepy Time bear pattern years ago, and I have since made several for my nieces and nephews. The biggest hit is using them as a "Birth" bear and putting their Name, Date, Weight, Height, Length and Time of Birth on the paw pads. The very first bear I made for my nephew was lost in a house fire about a month after I gave it as a birthday gift. Of all of the things that he missed the most, he said he missed "Tony", so of course I had to run right home and produce "Tony Jr." I just wanted to say thanks for your wonderful patterns. I just received several for Christmas (a little early) and I plan on making some VERY big smiles in the future. Melanie McCarter

Dear Judy,

I thought you might like to see how my 2-year-old grandson likes his bear.

Thanks again for going above and beyond to get me the pattern in time for his birthday.

Kathi Swindell

Hi Judi,

Thank you for your story of how you started. I am 54 and had to stop working to take care of my 88 year old mother in-law. It has been very hard on us financially so I decided to make dolls and toys to sell and I love your patterns. I try to change each pattern so that none turn out the same. I don’t know if I have the talent to design a pattern and I’m not sure that I will try. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement in your endeavor to make it.

God Bless, Phyllis Johnson

Hi, Judi! Here's a picture of "Joe Bear Johnson". He is a full time resident of Dixie, Idaho, where he lives with his adopted parents, Kathy and Ells. His hobbies include snowmobiling, chipmunk watching, and foraging for candy bars in their cozy cabin! thanks for a great pattern! Sincerely, Debra ( Joe's "stitcher")

P.S... I'd love for you to put Joe Bear's picture on your site, along with the letter! I should also tell you that Joe the Bear went to our local fair, and won a blue ribbon, and a purple "Best of Class" ribbon as well. The judges were really wowed, and had great comments, too.

Thanks for designing such wonderful patterns, Judi. They're all "winners"!

Sincerely, Debra Tack

Dear Judi

I made your floppy bear and much to my surprise it went so easy! I'm new to sewing and this was a wonderful first teddy bear project. I'm now making two more for my little cousins for Christmas. Thank you so much for a wonderful pattern!!!

Sincerely, Stephanie Warren

Marion, VA

Hello,

I just had to write! A couple weeks ago I ordered the pattern Early 1900 Rabbit with Stripe. Last night I traced all the pattern pieces onto templates and thought I may be getting in over my head. But your instructions were wonderful and thurough. I completed 2 bunnies with no problem at all except to wonder why I thought this pattern was going to give me trouble. Thanks for the great pattern and instructions! I had fun making the rabbit and will look for more of your patterns in the future!

Sincerely, Stacy

Hi Judi,

I just thought I'd let you know that I've finished making the jumbo bear pattern I ordered from you last month. Attached, you'll find pictures of

"Rufus," who has turned out better than I ever thought he would - this was my first sewing project beyond simple repairs to pants, skirts, etc. Your

pattern was very easy to follow, even for a beginner, and your helpful tips were

wonderful. If it's possible,

Rufus would like to have his

picture added to your "Satis-

ied Customers" site.I also

wanted to thank you for your

help with altering the pattern

to include paw pads. Hope-

fully they show up well enough

in the photos.

Thanks again for such a wonderful pattern!

Paula Moore

Dear Judi Lynn,

The do not put in dryer message in fabrics, reminded me of a wonderful and sad story of my husband and his first wife and their two childrens' 7 stuffed bunnie rabbits. Iris decided to wash all 7 bunnies at the same time in the washer in the basement. Upstairs, she saw smoke coming through the electrical outlet so she called the fire dept. They came, and seeing the smoke, took an axe and chopped a hole in the kitchen wall. I believe this may be the very wall which is now covered with ceramic tile. Then the firemen went to the basement to find that the washer had jammed up and burned out the motor which had created the smoke. The wet and smokey bunnies were pitched. The kids now in their 40's, with many degrees by their names, still tell of how traumatic it was to lose their beloved bunnies.

Barbara Boucher