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Quiet Companions: Combining vintage accessories, mixed media, and paper crafting techniques, Karen O'Brien creates teddy bears with timeless appeal.

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Teddy Bear and Friends is a trustworthy, informative, visually exciting resource edited for the community of teddy bear collectors and makers. With every issue, Teddy Bear and Friends: · covers all aspects of collecting teddy bears, including what's new, who made it, and where to find it; · connects readers to bears and teddy bear people: fellow collectors, experts, artists, manufacturers, and vendors.

This Month's Features
  • Handmade From the Heart
    Using careful design and old fabrics, Michaelyn Page creates bears with an antique appearance and a modern air of fun.
  • Tribute to Tiny Teddies
    Our annual celebration of small soft sculpture.
  • Once Upon a Time
    Darlene Allen's bears sparkle with wit, whimsy, and wisdom.
  • The Allure of Anime
    A couple of years ago, bears with big heads and low-set eyes started appearing on artists' tables. Curious, we talked to ten artists who are dabbling in anime.
  • Heart Felt Friends
    Calvina Walsh's craftsmanship helps her creations transcend their simple starting point.
  • Brides
    Celebrating the timeless romance of June brides…
  • TeddyCrafts: Kristy: A Roly-Poly Bear
    Using scraps of felt, floss, and ribbon, you can make Kristy, an adorable 2-1/2-inch roly-poly. Designed by Calvina Walsh, Kristy tips over and pops back up.
  • Teddy Bear Reunion in the Heartland
    Mark your calendars and grab your maps: teddy bear aficionados from around the world are gathering in Iowa for a fun-filled family reunion weekend.

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