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The Great Yorkshire Teddy Bear Event
The bears and I exhibited at The Great Yorkshire Teddy Bear Event (TGYTBE) on Sunday, 19th November. The show was, as usual, a great day out. There were so many fantastic stalls selling beautiful handmade artist bears. It was a shame to miss the gala dinner and...
A history of Brierley Bears, in photos
I think I've come a long way in the 11 years that I have been creating my bears, so here is a history of Brierley Bears, in photos. So, I thought I'd share my bear making journey with you. Starting at the beginning, I'll show you how my creations have changed over the...
A punk in the making…
A punk in the making... I've been busy since my last post, I have a punk in the making. Here is his progress so far: Let's start with the fur, don't you think this would make a great punky bear? And the beginnings of a bear, this is how the punk started life... Half...
Featured Artist & New bear
I'm in Bears & Buds magazine! I am the featured artist in Bears & Buds monthly online teddy bear magazine. How awesome is that? I'm so happy! 🙂 Valerie and Dawn at Bears & Buds have done a wonderful article about my bears, so if you would like to give it...
A successful show & a new bear
A successful show If you remember, I did a show on the 2nd April called A Spring Apothecarium. It was an alternative craft fair, so there was lots of gothic, steampunk and even geeky stuff there, all handmade. I hope some of you managed to make it, if not, you’ll have...
Floss and A Spring Apothecarium
Floss First of all, let me introduce you to Floss. She is my latest bear and was commissioned for a friend’s sister, who definitely deserves to be a little spoilt. She is made from pink mohair, is fully jointed, quite heavy and has lovely long eyelashes. She was great...