BEARS4U is a 🇨🇦Canadian Artist & is in “Teddy Bear Times”

“Love and creativity in every stitch”

Teddy bear TIMES & FRIENDS 

Ashton Magazines

I am honoured and tickled pink. 

 I was able to have my creations in three of the awesome United Kingdom magazines 

I love Creating Creatures BIG or small

Using Mohair, Canadian made Vintage Faux Fur or even Real Fur…

I use a variety of  Safety Joints & Eyes

or Cotter Pin Disc joints with German glass eyes.

One of my major suppliers is:

Laura Martin, from Shamrock Rose Treasures in Ottawa, Canada

http://shamrockroseteddybearsupplies.com

The DJ moose pictured above 

🇨🇦 I have been creating my own patterns since I was a very young child, 

Long before I ever learned to read a commercial pattern. 

You can read my journey of creating in the issue #264,  Teddy Bear Times & Friends 

Issue #274 

My #04 exlarge big bunny ” Hernder “ can be seen down below bottom row middle

In issue # 264

This was such a great honour and opportunity to be published in a Teddy Bear Magazine 

It also gave me the opportunity to tell my story of my charitable contribution of 100 Bean Bag Critters and Bears. Since then I have donated over the 100 critters and will continue to have them up for adoption at my select few shows I still can be found at in Ontario. 100% of the funds is donated to the Friends of Beaverdams Church 1832

** My oldest sister gave me my very first Teddy Bear & Friends Magazine  many years ago. 

For her December 27th Birthday I created a shelf sitting Bear for her . I created it without a pattern but it turned out much like the  one on the cover she gave me below.

Along with creating and designing Teddy Bears and Critters I do enjoy woodworking.  

One of the many items I created and designed from wood is my rocking horses 

I have sold many Horses, Donkeys and Moose’s over the years they are child safe and came in different sizes. I did this 

at Art Shows and Festivals across Ontario. 

I did design my exlarge bunny series to be displayed on them. Which you can see below and sometimes in my booth 

 Jasper was #02

The first #01 ExLarge Bunny was Jaxon named after a very special young person

The first time one of my BEAR creations was published in 

Issue #262, Teddy Bears Times & Friends

This large “Party Bear” 

Has 5x Cotter Pin Joints 

German Glass Eyes, Silver Sparkle fabric on the Pads & inside Ears

Stuffed with Canadian manufactured Polyester Fibre

“ Sherbert “ was adopted at the ***Winona Peach Festival just after he made his debut 

 Sherbert #01

                  

 

I was able to be listed in the 2023 Hugglets Teddy Bear Guide 

Hope you have enjoyed my post and will come visit again…

You can find more …

Created with love, Canadian threads and Polester Stuffing

I also take payments via PayPal 

Contact me to create your special hug…

BEARS4U 

 

🇨🇦BEARS4U✂️ WEE FOLK Twins + 1

 WEE FOLK Series 2020

Holly & Molly Garland 

The first set of twins to be born up at Santa’s Village.

Like all my Wee Folk they have special jobs that help keep the Spirit of Christmas alive.

Santa and Mrs Claus 

Handmade &  the largest of my WeeFolk at approximately 4 feet tall

Self standing and like all my “Works of Art” they are One Of A Kind! 

Contact me to create your own … Custom Orders are always welcome.

HOLLY is the *Head Gardener

She can usually be found in the Poinsettia Green House trimming the trees and shrubs.

Along with creating and breeding new colours. Her favourite is in the traditional RED & GREEN.

These are indigenous to Mexico, Central America  all the way to southern Guatemala.

This is where she she first discovered them way back in the 1800’s

She alsew learned from the Aztecs how to use the plant for Traditional Medicine.

HOLLY is very busy during the Christmas Season for approximately 6 weeks she is getting the plants ready for the Annual “ After Christmas Festival “

Each year she tries to come up with a new colour for this event

 to enter in the Wreath decorating competition. But her 1st Prize  winning Wreath had had the traditional Red &White colours. 

MOLLY, is a  Confectioner and since the 1800’s she is the 

Christmas Ribbon Candy Maker

 She definitely has a sweet tooth and loves the rich flavours of Peppermint, Cinnamon & Cloves

Which is what we all think of from Christmas Past.  

Originally she would create this beautiful Ribbon Candy by wrapping it around her thumbs.

She has taught this technique to the Candy Factory Elves in the North Pole 

But…

In 1886 on a trip to Europe she met Dr Laskey who invented the first hand cranked mechanical Candy Crimper to make the Ribbons.

She still uses this Vintage machine that was created in the 1880’s. And it is safely kept in its original wooden box. It only came out at Christmas time when she would create just enough for the Festival and of course Santa and all the Elves  looked forward to their Gift Tins each Year.

Both Holly Molly & their cousin Ivy have been all ADOPTED 

You can find more of my WEE FOLK and friends at the few select Juried Shows I do in Ontario Canada 

scan the code above to learn more about my creations and how to adopt one or more.

Please like or follow me there…

Custom Orders are always Welcomed 

WeeFolk, Second Series 2017

Having sew much fun with my 2nd Series of:

🇨🇦WEE FOLK🎄

In this new series I have created SIX!

They are all created and designed by me. 

BEVERLEY of:

If your not familiar with these lil Wee Folk, 

you can find the First series pictured here, 

in past post or by going to my 

FaceBook Page!

These "WEE FOLK" are not elves!  Elves do live at the Nort Pole,

They are the ones that build and make the Toys and Gifts!

No no my WeeFolk are the ones who help keep Santa's Village running smoothly 

 🎄🤶🎅🏻❄️

each WeeFolk has a specific position and job title! 

If you remember in my First Series...

There was the  #1 Head "WeeFolk" his job was making sure Things ran smoothly!  

He was adopted at the " Teddy Bears on Vacation"  Show & Sale in Toronto 

I had put him on display along with #2, Iccabus.  Just for fun! Or sew I thought, Lol

I Hadn't given #1 a name yet !!

I was still doing some last minute hand sewing on his frock coat!

But this lovely lady from Australia, fell in love with him! 

Off he went too his new home, nameless except that he was the #1 & the Head WeeFolk!

Sew now, I have been busy playing and planning 

since all of the First series  have been Adopted 🙀

If you came to Winona Peach Festival 2017 in August to my Booth you would of met, 

Rusty and Alberto! 

 The New Second Series has already had three,

 Adopted🐇 #01 "ANN Duster"

#02 "Bubba Ribbons"

#03 " Rusty Tarnish"

Adopted ❄️ # 04 "Fred Flackery "

Adopted 👨🏻‍✈️#05 "Avi-Ator COPA "

#06 "Alberto Stag"

Taking care of your Bears and Friends

Caring for your:TEDDY BEAR & Friends

How to Wash Stuffed Animals

We all know that stuffed animals eventually get dirty. Some children take them everywhere they go, exposing the plush toys to soil, grime, dust, soot, and other forms of dirt. Other kids take better care of their animals, being careful to arrange them in a corner after playing with them, though they don’t notice the dust that slowly collects on the toys’ bodies. Regardless, all stuffed animals are guaranteed to get a stain or more throughout the child’s lifetime. This presents a problem to parents, because dirty toys, much like anything else that gets dirty, are a health hazard or allergy alert around the child; and while some stuffed animals can be thrown into a washing machine and come out clean, others are not so sturdy. Thus, the question becomes: how do you clean a stuffed animal without destroying it?

Just one of my OOAK "Spring2016"

BARE BUM, FAIRIES I say...

Believing is just the beginning

Fairies as the term is now understood were shaped in the literature of Romanticism during the Victorian era.

Writers such as Walter Scott and James Hogg were inspired by folklore

 which featured fairies, such as the Border ballads.

BEARS4U or   Sheaffe Designer

There is only one important thing to consider above all else when cleaning a stuffed animal: what is it made of?

Many stuffed toys are structurally strong enough to survive a washing machine, but how strong they actually are depends on what material was used to make them. For instance, if it is stuffed with plastic-based materials, it may be placed in the washing machine.

Foam however, might end up in a deformed shape if put through a laundromat. It may have fabrics that might survive a washing machine as well – examples are cotton or wool – but if packed very tightly, it may become impossible to dry the animal out.

Most stuffed animals come with a label that indicates what kind of cleaning is best suited to it if it gets dirty, so be sure to check for that as well. Also, it is advised to use only a gentle cycle when cleaning plush toys in a washing machine.

Assuming the toy is not washer safe, there are a number of alternative ways to remove dirt.

If the problem is dry dirt such as dust, it is possible to use a cheap lint remover to clean the toy. If one is unavailable, carefully using a strip of transparent adhesive tape. Just be sure the adhesive doesn’t leave any residue on the toy, or you will end up with a sticky dust collector instead of a huggable bear.

Another good solution for dust is using a vacuum cleaner on the toy. Most vacuum cleaners won’t ruin the toys as long as care is taken. If a brush attachment is available, use it.

If the toy is dirty from a liquid spilling on it, resist the temptation to dry it with a clean rag. Applying pressure the wrong way on a wet surface will push the liquid deeper into the toy, possibly damaging it. Use physics to your advantage when cleaning a toy exposed to moisture; shaking the stuffed animal vigorously will force the liquid away from the center of the plushie’s mass. Afterwards, holding the stuffed animal so that the wet area faces the ground will reduce the chances of the liquid soaking in. Dab – not wipe – the spot clean with any material more absorbent than the plush toy.

Finally, if the toy is stained, it is possible to use commercial cleaners or detergents to clean the surface of the stuffed animal. This is done by applying the detergent to a cotton swab, or a sponge, and carefully scrubbing at the stain hard enough to remove it, but not so hard that the detergent seeps into the stuffing. Cleaning the entire stuffed toy is a good way to maintain its quality, as one clean spot of plush tends to look different from the rest of the surface. When the stain is gone, shake the toy, dab it, and leave it to dry. Also, while it goes without saying, choose a mild enough detergent that won’t cause color to fade, or fur to fall off from the toy.

While the toy will only remain clean for so long, it is still a better option to take some time off to maintain its quality than expose your children to potential health hazards. Remember that a child’s plush toy is as personal to the child as his/her clothes, and must be kept in just as good a shape.



If you have purchased from me I would have attached a Tush Tag or directed you on how to clean your item. If you are unsure. And the information above still has you unsure, then

  Please feel free to contact me:

This little Tag came from a crafting site...

For those of you who sew or craft you will enjoy this!

For the rest please have a happy Holiday season.

My OOAK, Soft Sculptured Santa Moons

These are only available on Line or:

At the Thorold Christmas Arts & Craft show.

It is held in the Thorold Secondary School, Ontario.

Many amazing Artisan's get together for this EVENT,  each November.

Check out my Facebook for more info...

or contact Cathy Henderson

There is also a One day Spring  show in May

Wishing my Beary Best to you all...

New Series coming in 2017...

The New Studio under construction

Hello everyone,

It is a chilly cold day here in Southern Ontario.

What a perfect day, to play on the computer.

With Miss Lilly on my lap...

She is recovering from her surgery very nicely,

Meanwhile...

over the last few weeks ...

I have been working on setting up the Studio.

picking paint colors, flooring and carpets. 

Work's in progress "The Sewing Room"  

& new "Studio"

I am "sew" excited that everything is falling into place,

Unpacking is going to be like Christmas!

only better...

The first thing I will be sewing is ...?

Only smaller for "Alfonzo" and his new friends!

Getting my Older machines cleaned and serviced.

Even did some restorations to the wooden cabinets!

I have been taking my Machine's,

 Old and New 

along with the Computerized Embroidery ones, to my friend MIKE 

Niagara Sewing Machine Services

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7116 McLeod Road- La Rose Plaza(Next to cogeco building)

For Any Questions please call 905-358-5710.

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