The Certificate OfAuthenticity that you made....what a special touch. He's going to be sitting right here at the desk with me, so I can ooh & ahhh to my heart's content. :o) There's going to be a lot of that going on. I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate you making him for me! He is definitely a treasure and I will always cherish him! :o)

Great BIG hugs,
K

You have so exactly caught the essence of the Scottish Terrier, right down to that adorable little cocked head. His little back legs are even bowlegged, just like the original Dundee! ( I always loved to watch him from behind as he walked.) Too Cute!!

Well, Barlee, I can't thank you enough. I'm just tickled pink with Dundee and the soccer ball was a very good choice for his tag. My 16 year old played the game for many years.

Congratulations, also, for your very successful auction of Judi the Westie. I almost thought of bidding, myself...I've always liked the idea of a Scottie and a Westie together.

Thank you so very much, you are a very talented artist. I'm sure your mother is pleased that you followed your heart!

Take care and I hope we will cross paths again, soon. I just might take you up on your offer of advise for needle felting!!

Warmest regards,
Sandra

Hi, Barlee :-);

Teddy arrived today. He was upside down in his box, and the first thing I noticed about him was his anatomical correctness. I had to laugh! How fun!

Next, I don't seem to have the right words to say that would show you how much joy you've brought to my life by making my Teddy Bear's likeness. He is so lifelike that I keep expecting the little guy to start blinking and licking and wagging his tail. I LOVE him, Barlee! He is my most cherished possession. He looks so much like Teddy that it's almost like he's come back to me. He's wonderful, and so are you. Thank you with all my heart and soul. Little Teddy is a healing, happy force, and it's hard to believe that the hands and creative soul of a human being could make something so magical. He's a treasure, and I am truly grateful and happy beyond measure. If you ever need any kind of testimonial, I'm here! I compared Teddy to Little Buddy, and I can see how far you've come in your felting. Buddy is cute, wonderful, and I love him, but Teddy is so realistic it amazes me.
So thank you again. You can't possibly know how happy your little piece of art has made me. I hope all those custom orders you're making for others bring the same amount of happiness to their new owners that you and Teddy have brought to mine.
All the best,
Christie

At this point I would like to express a very heart-felt "Thank You" to the supremely talented and accomplished needle-felting artist, Barlee Rumburg. She took the time to guide me in my quest to learn the needle felting art, and she was generous enough to share with me some valuable tips and techniques. She answered my innumerable questions with grace and kindness, and she added the encouragement I needed to try this art form. Thank you, Barlee. You're the best! Barlee creates and sells her incomparable "FogCityDogs Wooly Dogs© on Ebay, among other places. I am the proud owner of 2 of her wonderful dogs, and they are among my most prized possessions.