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Memory bears
Memory bears. Memory bears are a fantastic way of honouring the memory of a loved one. They are bears or animals made from the clothes or other fabric that is sentimental to the person commissioning the bear. Memory bears are typically made from things like babies...
Hugglets Winter Bearfest 2019
It's been a while since I've posted anything, but I've been very busy making a special collection of bears for the Hugglets Winter Bearfest 2019. I started making them over the Christmas holidays and finished the final one last Sunday. There are five exclusive bears...
The making of Orla
I haven't shared a work in progress post with you for a while, so I thought you may like to see the making of Orla, my latest creation. I had great fun creating this fluffy little girl, and I hope you like her. * * * First job is drawing out the pattern on the fabric...
Telesto and loft conversion update
I appear to have neglected my blog again, I'm not very good am I? Anyway, it's been very busy here, and not just in bear making terms. Firstly, we're in the middle of a loft conversion. I may have mentioned this before, as my studio keeps shrinking. In fact, my...
Why do handmade items cost so much?
Why do handmade items cost so much? "Why does it cost so much?" or simply "How much?!" This is comment often made at craft fairs when they pass my stall. Usually it is muttered quietly or it's a look in the eyes of the visitor as if to say the same thing, which is...
What is an artist bear?
What is an Artist Bear? I wonder how many people know about the wonderful world of artist bears? I'm assuming that since you are reading this that you have heard about artist bears before. Most people meet teddy bears in toy shops. You've seen the bears in the shops...