Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

What a beutiful little girl bear, she really is adorable how very talented you are I really love her    Good luck with her!

He is wonderful he looks so wistful with a very loving expresion. Sorry to hear you have had a rotten year, lets look forward ro 2010 and hope better things are ahead 

I love him! He looks sooooooo cute and the name is perfect for him     

He is adorable so cute 

These are great bears I love the eyes very soulful,
Weldone!   

She is just so adorable, like Lynne those eye lashes are quite something, good luck with her 

I love them, they look so cute, glad they have found a loving home
Lots of hugs Elaine  l

Hi there Elaine here from Stavert Bears, just wondering if there are any fellow bear artists or collectors near Malvern in Worcestershire....would be great to hear from you! 

I have always found making clothes for bears rather tricky!  No bear is the same shape!
I make their clothes myself by making a paper pattern first and adjusting accordingly.
I get a lot of 'gruff' comments from a'bear bear' but sooner or later they are clothed, but it is very much trial and error!
Best wishes
Elaine
Stavert Bears 

What a smashing bear, it is such a good feeling when a bear turns out just right!

What a great bear Ellen, he must have taken a good few months to put together!  A great imagination from a talented artist 

Thankyou for your comments, they are very encouraging.  Thanks also about the advice with the size of the photos............it worked!! 

Here are "Amelia and Bertie" fingers crossed photos work!

This is a photo of my bears made from linen.  I must admit when I see such wonderful creations made from mohair by so many talented artists, I do wonder if I'am having a funny turn, making mine from this fabric.
I find linen such an easy fabric to work with, it shows the lines of the design very well.
'Amelia' is extensively 'repaired' she wears a lace shawl.
'Berite' wears his best velvet suit which has a lace collar. Both bears are filled with pellets for a nice weighted feel, and fibre for a 'saggy' look.
Making clothes for bears is quite a challenge, but great fun.
I do hope you like them and would welcome comments good or bad!
Regards Elaine