There has been a LOT of discussion (fighting, upleasantness, etc) over the use of the term thread bear in light of the acquired "Thread Bears" trademark and their claims.  Below is an official lawyers opinion and will henceforth represent the official opinion of the owner of the Threadanimals yahoo and facebook groups.  

Amazing things in January

In January our talented members have done some really amazing creations!

This tiny, tiny bear is only 12mm (0,47 inches) small! It is not crocheted but knotted using silk sewing thread. It is hard to believe it is possible to make something so small!

Knotted Mini Bear
by Berta Hesen Minten

This fabulous bike is crocheted by Mia Svensson, using a pattern designed by designer Gudrun Kulich.

Bike
by Mia Svensson

Linda McConnell made this tiny little needlefelted bunny named Jack, that with antlers turns into a Jackalope.

Jackalope and Jack The Bunny
by Linda McConnell

The tiny yorkie Lulu is the creation of Cheryl Jackson. It is Cheryl's own design and it is crocheted in punch thread that is brushed to make it look fuzzy.

Lulu
by Cheryl Jackson

... and these are only a few of the great creations our members made in January!

To see more creations, visit the group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/threadanimals/

It's not all about Christmas in December

All creations done by our members in December has not been Santa's, angels and reindeers.
We have also seen white winter bears, a russian matryoshka doll, a warm green colored doll and even an easter duck.

BluBeary
by Angel at AngelsMinisAndMore

Tiny Matryoushka
by Antonina Taskaev

Sun Bonnet Sue Bear
by Claudia Woodward

Audrey
by Eleanor Ardern

Rebecca
by Gloria Jean Dawson

Dobie Duck
by Lena Foong

Snowball
by Becky Parker

To see more creations, visit the group athttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/threadanimals/

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Pud
by Becky Parker

Kringles
by Cheryl Jackson
Cheryl's Crocheted Collectibles

Beary Merry Christmas
by Alisa Shea

Little Christmas Bear
by Heli Christensen

Holly
by Joanne Noel
Joannes Wee Bears

Nicholas
by Gloria Dawson
Bearly a Handful

Little One
by Berta Hesen-Minten
ThReAdTeDs

Baby Rudolph
by Donna Barber

3 for Christmas
by Freda Ford

Candy Cane
by Kelly Cave

Christmas Bear
by Anita Schaeder
AnniesGranny

2011 Fall Challenge - Owls!

The 2011 fall challenge was a fun project:  Crocheting miniature owls!     The pattern for the owl is developed by Suzette Lenzen and is available at her blog knitandcurl.

There were some rules for the challenge,
- No changes to the pattern - only exact stitches and rows as Suzette developed the pattern.
- At least 3 owls of different sizes, but no more than 6 owls in total.

It has been great fun to see all these different owls being born, all so very unique and creative.
We now have a great variety of birds in this forest!

After voting (which was not an easy thing) the places were very close, but these three contributions was voted winners:

First place

Hanging out in the Fig Tree

by Cheryl Jackson

Second place

Four owls on a Branch

by Anita Schaeder

Third place

Owls in a Park

by Eleanor Ardern

...and last but certainly not least, enjoy these contributions from our talented members:

Going for a Ride
by Phyllis

Owl Family Ornament
by Teresa Petrino

A Family Photo
by Doreen

Hoot Hoot for Owls
by Alica Shea

Owls in an Apple Tree
by Kathleen Stuart

Mom and Dad and The Two Boys
by Lynda N.

Owl Broch
by Donna Barber

Papa, Mama and Baby Owl
by Kristalee Miller

Five Owls on the Balcony
by Margaret Ferren

Lots of Treats in October

See below some of the creations our members have made in October:

Carrie Anne
by Joanne Noel

Tang
by Lori Enyart

Noodle
by Becky Parker

Patti
by Sarah Woods

TelliTubbies
by Eleanor

... and here are some creations made in a Halloween mood:

Maeve the Sock Monkey Witch
by Teresa Petrino

Hal
by Alison Farrow

Spider
by Deborah

To see more creations, visit the group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/threadanimals/

Threadanimals Best of 2009 Challenge

The Threadanimals Best of 2009 Challenge was one of the toughest TA competitions to date!

This year's contest was slightly different than in year's past. The rules for the 2009 challenge called for each member to upload 3 entries of what they considered to be their finest work to the "Best of 2009" photo folder. Members were allowed to switch out their 3 designs throughout the year up until the deadline at which time the polls closed and the voting began.

There were a total of 48 entries this year and with the help of all those who took the time to carefully evaluate the entries and thoughtfully cast their vote, we were able to name 4 pieces to bestow the title "Best of 2009".

Congratulations to this year's winners!

In 1st place - Shenandoah ~ by Phyllis Swanson



In 2nd Place - Pacey ~ by Jessica Felton





In a tie for 3rd Place -

Sally~ by Ronda Chapman





&

Sally ~ by Joanne Noel



Thank You to all of the Threadanimal members who participated in the 2009 challenge & a big Thank You to those who voted! The "Best of 2010" folder is now open & is awaiting your entries. Remember~ each member is allowed to enter 3 pieces for consideration and the entries can be changed throughout the year, so no need to wait - start uploading today!