Category Archives: teddy bears and such

posts about teddy bears and other stuffed critters

Old Coat to New Treasures

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Elizabeth

At a recent show in Tampa FL, the promoter had asked the artists to participate in challenge called “Old Coat to New Treasure”. We were asked to create a piece using an old coat. I found this one at a … Continue reading →

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Off to Philadelphia

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Elizabeth

I’m headed to the Quinlan Artist Doll and Teddy Bear Convention next week.  The convention days are Thursday and Friday, with workshops and seminars and the public show and sale is on Saturday.  I have four gallery pieces (which I … Continue reading →

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Another Successful Surgery

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Elizabeth

Another patient came into the shop last week, from the same owner as the Character bear I recently repaired. This one was a much older bear that had belonged to his great aunt. It had sat in a drawer for … Continue reading →

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Undoing a Decapitation

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Elizabeth

Owning and running a teddy bear store, I often get asked about bear repairs. I always say that I need to see the patient before I can determine if I can do the repair. Recently a vintage Character bear came … Continue reading →

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