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Hugglets “Teddies 2013” Gallery

The wonderful Hugglet’s Teddies 2013 event was a great success, so I would like to share with you just a few of the bears that were available on the day…

I have had such a fun Summer, creating these bears, each one is unique, and made with much love and attention to detail! Some have new footpad designs, and different muzzle shapes, while others are made from newly designed patterns, I find small changes can make a huge difference to the overall look of a bear, but I am always mindful of staying true to my signature style. The bears for this show vary in size from a big hefty 21ins to a dainty little 10in handful! So hopefully among them, you will find one that appeals to you!

Collars too have been handcrafted by myself, using a variety of fabulous felts, stunning luxury yarns, beads, and buttons….all surface embellished for added texture, and colour blended to compliment each individual bear. For the first time also, I’ve enjoyed making a little bodice for one of the bears, so maybe this will be something to develop further in the future!

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Cordelia

Excellence in Bear Artistry – Judges Choice Award Winner

Jethro

Phoebe

Pearl

BronsonMorry

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About Yvonne and Bebbin Bears

Having been an avid collector and admirer of artist bears, and being of an artistic nature, I decided in the year 2001, to buy a kit and have a go!. The result I thought at the time was wonderful, and I was totally hooked ! ! !.

I moved on swiftly into designing and making my own style of bears, which were soon snapped up by family, friends and now….. collectors!

I am a perfectionist, so my main priority is to produce a bear that is made with great care, and attention to detail. I spend many hours working on a bears head to create an appealing character filled face, and move on only when I am entirely satisfied. All my bears are individually designed, so each having a different and unique personality.

I make only one bear a week, depending on size, and most have special hand-embroidered paw and footpads, which although very time consuming, I think add to the overall quality of the bear ….. just something a little different….making them very distinctive, and instantly recognizable …….as a Bebbin Bear!

Each bear is crafted from the finest quality Mohair or Alpaca, all have glass eyes, cotter pin or nut and bolt joints. Most are filled with fibre, glass beads and steel shot, ( the latter always in cotton bags) for added weight.

All my bears are created in a smoke-free environment, and are completely handmade and embellished by myself. Each bear has a hand embroidered nose. They also have a sew in label and swing tag containing all details Please note that all the bears have been created for the adult collector, and should not be given to children.