This category highlights individuals who create and handcraft their own line of teddy bears from individual patterns or unique designs, and sell retail or privately. These bears are not mass produced and are usually one of a kind or limited editions. Some bears are designed for collectors and as such are not suitable for children.
Bears and other animals made from mohair, alpaca and plush by Deborah Stewart. Emphasis is placed on the facial expression by needle sculpting and fur trimming. http://www.stewartstudios.com/
Dressed Mohair and Synthetic bears and other animals. Bears are usually accompanied with a small dog or another animal. Also sells Ganz collectibles. http://www.maryholstad.com/
German mohair bears by Christine Welsh, most bears are accessorised with a genuine Australian gemstone. Patterns and kits also available. http://www.niokabears.com
Mohair accessorized bears and other animals in a range of styles by Sue Ann Holcomb. Bears are in small editions, usually one of a kind. http://pages.prodigy.net/jpaulholcomb/
Lead free accessorised mohair bears, both dressed and undressed, in a range of sizes by Jane Powell. Also features needle felted miniatures. http://www.geocities.com/pipkinsbears
