Enjoy the adventures of a charming teddy bear family as they lead you through the enchanting process of crafting cuddly friends. As you work through the projects in this irresistible beginner's "course," you will learn skills that build upon each other. Start with a basic bean bear, and progress through making teddy bear hand puppets, jointed teddy bears, marionette teddy bears, and tiny teddies. Includes full-color photographs, patterns, technical instructions, handy tips, and adorable "true" teddy tales. The author lives in Winthrop, MA. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11. NEW IN PAPERBACK... View More...
Projects for the beginner to the advanced bear making aficionado. Includes full-size project patterns for 24 bears (both jointed and non-jointed) ranging from 3-1/4-18 as well as complete wardrobes for each. Gives a concise history of teddy bears and their clothes. 22 color and 101 b/w photographs. View More...
Projects for the beginner to the advanced bear making aficionado. Includes full-size project patterns for 24 bears (both jointed and non-jointed) ranging from 3-1/4-18 as well as complete wardrobes for each. Gives a concise history of teddy bears and their clothes. 22 color and 101 b/w photographs. View More...
Follow this easy step-by-step guide to design, create, and produce your own top quality teddy bears. Easy to follow directions show helpful shortcuts plus how to avoid pitfalls. Marketing opportunities and how to start a building career are discussed. Includes a pattern for 12 teddy bear. View More...
Six full-sized patterns and step-by-step instructions invite you to try your hand at making lovable, cuddly bears. Some easy, some more advanced - every one is delightful and unique. Complete directions for cross-stitched and quilted accessories. View More...
This text presents a step-by-step guide to making a basic miniature teddy bear, with detailed photographs of the techniques. It provides a simple introduction to creating a selection of ten different bears and a collection of costume ideas so that the designs can be personalized for a variety of occasions and festivities. The bears include a birthday bear for each month, a Father Christmas bear and a bridal bear. View More...
The largest teddy compendium ever published, covering more than 500 different bears with detailed annotations. Contains advice on collecting, auctions, valuation, clubs, conventions, ephemera, and more. View More...
Collections of wise and witty words from the famous and the infamous. These books contain the best, the most apt, the most eloquent or simply the most amusing quotations about a theme. The text is set within tinted borders and illustrated throughout with over 30 posters and fine art paintings. View More...
This volume contains a wealth of critical background information on the history of leading bear manufacturers and over 600 photographs, 80 in color, of the bears they produced. Teddy Bears Past & Present makes it easy to determine the price of your favorite bears because of its visual and chronological order. Best presentation about the distinguishing characteristics of bears, labels, and tags. View More...
One of the most important landmarks in the history of the teddy bear is President Theodore Roosevelt. Ever since he gave his name to the very first teddy bear, people all over the world have fallen in love with these cuddly little creatures. Now you too can create your own teddy bear from one of four bear patterns shared by the bear world's foremost Ambassador, Linda Mullins. Three of the patterns in this book are actually taken from Linda's very own collection of antique bears. The fourth pattern was designed by Flore Emory, internationally known bear artist. First, read Teddy's Tale, lovingl... View More...
While nearly everyone has a memory of their own favorite tattered teddy bear, the details of the day President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear have been lost to time. Now, nearly 100 years later, the legend that has grown around that fateful encounter will captivate you in this delightful tale.Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen brings his magical touch to another great American legend with illustratons for the origins of America's favorite stuffed animal and how it got its name. Author Frank Murphy shares the history and lucky timing of two candy store entrepreneurs who took the sto... View More...
It's so "bear-y" easy If you've got 2 hours, basic sewing skills, and a few materials from a crafts or sewing supply store, you can make an adorable teddy bear to cuddle, display, or give as a gift Most of these models don't require time-consuming and difficult techniques, such as small extra pieces, complicated curves, and jointing mechanisms--and the results are simply enchanting. Stitch Miss Willow in her lace apron; angelic Helouise with wings on her back; Colette holding a useful pincushion; and a cheery, merry Santa Bear. Place a card or valentine in Bearheart's open arms and present h... View More...
For adults and children alike, this book catalogs more than 70 classic bears from the original Teddy to Pooh, Paddington, Smokey, and many of the remarkable Steiff bears. Every bear is pictured in full color, face-on and in profile, and each is accompanied by a description which places it in historical context and identifies its characteristics. View More...
