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When I was a young mother with a 4 year old son, (about 1982) he went with me one day shopping. We passed a toy store and there was an expensive Steiff bear in the window. He had a fit wanting that bear. I promised to make him one. I stopped into a fabric store because I needed to buy some buttons. I purchased a teddy bear pattern and some faux fur fabric. My mother had been a seamstress and I had watched her modify patterns. When I laid out the pattern pieces, I saw that the bear my son wanted had longer arms, a different shape to the head, larger feet, than the pattern. So I modified the pattern and cut out the fabric. I did not have a sewing machine, so I hand-sewed the bear. When I finished it, I was not pleased with it, so I threw it in a drawer and started another bear, unaware that my sons little eyes were watching. The next day, I looked for the first bear. I found it in his bed. He had dressed it in his pajama top, and tucked it under his pillow. I continued making the second bear I had started. Friends asked me to make bears for their children, and even for themselves. That is how I began making bears. I have been creating bears and soft sculpture animals for over 40 years now, and plan to continue as long as possible. I have met the nicest people through my bear business! The people who adopt my bears become long-time friends.
I started in California, USA. I now lives in Florida. I hand stitch my creations from my own original designs. I make bears and little animals from 2 and a half inches tall to 30 inches tall. I mostly use mohair and cotter pin/ wooden disc joints. I hand embroider the noses, uses glass or boot button eyes, and love to use vintage lace or vintage doll and baby clothes with my creations, or unusual little trinkets as accessories. Sometimes, I hand stitch a little vest or collar for a bear. My other artistic endeavors include oil painting, and sculpting art dolls from polymer clay. I call my work Beariety Bears because I like variety and never make the same thing twice. They are truly one of a kinds. If you have any questions, email Linda at brownlindaellen@gmail.com.
Lilac Victoria is a 19" mohair artist bear in the style of the early 1900's. She is one of a kind, with 5 way jointing, white wool felt pawpads, lavender (lilac) mohair, grey nose, mouth and claws are handstitched. She has boot button eyes and is wearing a long vintage white lawn gown with an Eduardian clip at the neckline that has lavender purple stones. $450.00 USD
Ice has silver-white mohair, a double jointed neck (it swivels to make the head look up or down), and 5 way jointing. Sitting 14" (36cm) and 20" (51cm) Standing and 16" (41 cm) on all fours. Ice has an open mouth with a tongue, boot button eyes, and a joyful expression. He can also stand on all four legs at 16" tall. Ice has a cute profile with his open mouth and little pink tongue. He also has a silver bell at his neck. He Is 495.00 USD.
Gold and red mohair bear with long red stocking hat, a tatted lace collar, gold suede pawpaws. Amber glass eyes, brown stitched nose and mouth. Cute grumpy personality. 5 way jointed, 10.5" (27 cm) tall. He is 240.00 USD
Small polar bear with silver bell on sterling chain around his neck. 5 way jointed, black stitched nose and mouth, black glass eyes. Snowball is 8" (20cm) Tall standing on all fours. He is 9" (23cm) long. Dense white mohair. He is 225.00 USD.
2 - 15" (38cm) Character Bunnies, Butterscotch Bunny and Lavender Blue Bunny. Made of tipped mohair fur with brown suede inner ears and foot pads. Trapunto needle-sculpted toes. Brown and gold glass eyes or blue and lavender glass eyes. $495.00 each.
Scamp 12” (30.5 cm) “A character cat with a mischievous smile”. Special synthetic ocelot fur and taupe fur, blue-green glass eyes, leather eye detail, sculpted polymer clay nose and claws, suede paw pads, with trapunto needle sculpting, 6-way jointed (tail is jointed to swivel; can pose up, down, or to the side), nylon filament whiskers and eyebrows, one of a kind, wearing a bell on leather cord around his neck. Price: $495.00 USD.
Scamp 12” (30.5 cm) “A character cat with a mischievous smile”. Special synthetic ocelot fur and taupe fur, blue-green glass eyes, leather eye detail, sculpted polymer clay nose and claws, suede paw pads, with trapunto needle sculpting, 6-way jointed (tail is jointed to swivel; can pose up, down, or to the side), nylon filament whiskers and eyebrows, one of a kind, wearing a bell on leather cord around his neck. Price: $495.00 USD.
Blue Angel 15" royal blue and white mohairs angel bear, black glass eyes, blue hand stitched nose, white suede paw pads, gold threads in the blue mohair, white feather wings, golden glittery harp. $325.00 USD.
Blue Angel 15" royal blue and white mohairs angel bear, black glass eyes, blue hand stitched nose, white suede paw pads, gold threads in the blue mohair, white feather wings, golden glittery harp. $325.00 USD.
Sammy Snowshoe life-size 15.5" one of a kind Alpaca Bunny, needle-sculpted toes, bendable ears and arms, self-standing, black glass eyes. $495.00 USD.
Peter is a one of a kind white mohair rabbit with blue glass eyes. He wears a blue velour star-point collar with jingle bells. Peter is 6 inches tall and jointed at the neck, arms and legs. He has taupe suede foot pads and inner ears, and one foot is signed. Peter will come with a signed adoption certificate. $250.00
Orville is a one of a kind 8 and 1/2 inch light brown mohair bunny with brown suede foot pads and inner ears. His arms are bendable so that he can hold his carrot. Orville has blue glass eyes and a dark brown hand-stitched nose and mouth. His ears can be posed up or down. Orville is jointed at the neck, arms and legs. He is signed on the foot and comes with a signed adoption certificate. Orville is totally hand stitched, and wears a red polka dot bow tie. $245.00 USD.
Sasafrass 16” (40.7 cm) “A life-size character cat with a curious expression”. Long silky tipped beige and dark brown mohair, and soft beige solid color mohair, green glass eyes, leather eye detail, polymer clay hand-sculpted nose, wool felt paw pads, with trapunto needle sculpting, 6-way jointed (tail is jointed to swivel; can pose up, down, or to the side), nylon filament whiskers, one of a kind. Price: $575.00 USD.
Sasafrass 16” (40.7 cm) “A life-size character cat with a curious expression”. Long silky tipped beige and dark brown mohair, and soft beige solid color mohair, green glass eyes, leather eye detail, polymer clay hand-sculpted nose, wool felt paw pads, with trapunto needle sculpting, 6-way jointed (tail is jointed to swivel; can pose up, down, or to the side), nylon filament whiskers, one of a kind. Price: $575.00 USD.
Kitten 11" white Alpaca 5-way jointed Blue/Lavander mohair, glass eyes, trapunto sculpted toe, one of a kind. $495.00 USD.
Lavender Rose 22" Mohair, OOAK , clay claws and trapunto sculpted feet and toes, amethyst glass eyes, natural purple stone on pendent, $495.00 USD.
Ms. Violet Bleu is a OOAK Art Bear 10 1/2" Tall. She has white suede paw pads, blue and violet glass eyes, a blue and violet hand stitched nose, and dark blue hand stitched claws on all 4 pads. 5 way jointed wearing a violet blue feathered hat and a white bow on her neck. $225.00 USD.
Regis is a 17" purple and gold mohair one of a kind art bear. He has brown wool felt pawpads, black boot button eyes, is jointed at the neck, arms and legs, is signed on a foot and has a growler in his body. Regis wears a red jingle bell collar. $395.00 USD.
Regis is a 17" purple and gold mohair one of a kind art bear. He has brown wool felt pawpads, black boot button eyes, is jointed at the neck, arms and legs, is signed on a foot and has a growler in his body. Regis wears a red jingle bell collar. $395.00 USD.
Roxy is a 17" purple and gold mohair one of a kind art bear.She has brown wool felt pawpads, black boot button eyes, is jointed at the neck, arms and legs, is signed on a foot and has a Music box in her body that plays " Be a Clown". $395.00 USD.
Roxy is a 17" purple and gold mohair one of a kind art bear.She has brown wool felt pawpads, black boot button eyes, is jointed at the neck, arms and legs, is signed on a foot and has a Music box in her body that plays " Be a Clown". $395.00 USD.
Autumn and a cart full of harvest bears, (2 of the bears are antiques, can you guess which ones?.
Cinnamon is a 8 and 3/4 inch ooak mohair art bear wearing a velvet vest and hat with embroidery. She is made of cinnamon mohair on a dark brown backing, and has cinnamon color suede pawpaws. Her eyes are brown glass, and she is jointed at neck, arms and legs. She has a hand stitched nose and mouth. Cinnamon is signed on a foot, and comes with a signed adoption certificate. $250.00 USD.
Molasses is a 9 1/2" Copper color mohair bear with tan suede pawpads, black satin glass eyes, dark brown hand-stitched nose and claws and is signed on his foot. He has a bronze heart on a cord around his neck. Molases has his little honey pot but it is empty; just look at his little face! $225.00 USD.
Rascal is a 10 inch one of a kind artist bear totally hand stitched in mohair from my original design. The mohair is a reddish brown on a dark brown backing, and somewhat sparse to give an aged appearance.He is jointed at neck, arms and legs. Rascal has amber glass eyes and dark brown hand stitched nose and claws. The pawpaws are dark brown suede .He is a bit of a character and has a mischievous expression. Rascal wears a natural green stone on tine around his neck. His foot is signed and he comes with a signed adoption certificate. $225.00 USD.
Benny Bunny is a golden brown mohair bear with amber glass eyes, beige felt foot pads, pink and brown stitched nose and mouth, pen-striped 2 pc. suit, brown basket, totally hand stitched. His ears swivel up or down. $249.00
Zigs and Zags are miniature Gollies, just a tiny bit over 5 inches tall (not including the hair). They are made of wool felt and velvet, from my own original design, and are totally hand sewn. They have little google eyes, are jointed at neck, arms and legs. This auction is for one of them, your choice. These are the only 2 that will ever be made like this. They are so slim that it was difficult to turn them. They are very detailed. They have blue pants, red sleeves and tails,a gold vest, and beaded buttons on the vests and tails. A tiny blue bow tie, a rosette, spats on their shoes, and a big red mouth. $200.00 USD for the pair (not Including furniture or tea set.)
Priscilla is a 6" pink mohair OOAK artist bear wearing a wool plaid tartan skirt and a straw hat. She has black glass eyes and a brown hand stitched nose and claws and brown suede paw pads. $225.00 USD.
Ms. Bessie Blue is a One of a Kind Original Art Bear. She is a character, an old lady school teacher. Bessie wears a vintage blue an red dress with big pockets, with white "Mary Jane" shoes trimmed with navy blue ribbon. She holds an apple and a small blackboard. Bessie is jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips. She also has wire armatures in her arms and legs so she bends at elbows, wrists, and knees. She is very posable. Bessie is abut 12 inches tall. She is sitting on a chair and comes with her music box base that plays "School Days". $195.00 USD.
Monique 17" Tan mohair OOAK Artist bear, blue glass eyes, hand stitched nose and fingers, posable armature, artists smock and wide picture hat, pink shoes. $495.00 USD.
Little Bit is 2.5" lavender mohair, beige suede paw pads, black glass eyes, embroidered black nose and mouth, black jet beads on torso. $250.00 USD.
Chloe is a 15 inch one of a kind mohair art bear with amethyst glass eyes, lavender and pale green mohair, and a hand stitched lavender nose. She has brown suede paw and foot pads with individual "toes". Chloe is jointed at neck, arms and legs, and signed on her foot. She comes with a signed adoption certificate. Chloe wears a white vintage dress with green embroidery. $350.00 USD.
Lavender Lace is a 19 inch one of a kind mohair original art bear dressed in a long white vintage gown with embroidery and tiny tucks. She has cream mohair tipped with lavender: her pawpaws are a cream wool felt. She has amethyst glass eyes and a hand stitched lavender nose: she is jointed at neck, arms and legs. Lavender Lace is signed on a foot and comes with a signed adoption certificate. She also comes with the lace parasol pictured. $450.00 USD.
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