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Winter 2000 Issue |
“Old Fur, New Life” is the main feature in this issue. Twenty
seven artist originals are featured, creating Bears from old fur and vintage
materials.
“GoldiLocks and the Three Bears”, Part 2, continues to delight
readers with rare and unusual books, paper dolls, puzzles, records, and other
Three Bears items.
Kayoko Sekiguchi and the Hakone Teddy Bear Museum in Japan is reported
on by Dutch Artist, Annemieke Koetse.
The results of the Berenbos internet auction, benefitting the Rhenen
Bear Forest, is reported on by Dutch miniature artist, Judith Schnog.
Artist profiles of Rita Shea of Shea Bruins, Serieta Harrell of
Sersha Bears, and Edie Barlishen of Canada grace the pages of this issue.
Quite a lot of talent lies between the covers of this issue.
Don’t miss show reports of IDEX in San Francisco, including the
results of the 2001 TOBY nominations, Linda Mullin’s 45th Annual Teddy
Bear and Doll Show in San Diego, including the West Coast Crystal Awards,
and the Bear Fair Teddy Bear Show in Calgary, including the White Hat
Teddy Bear contest winners.
The Bear Sleuth travels to Paris, France and brings back quite a treasure.
The Bear Appreciation Price Guide covers a French Massey Teddy Bear,
a German Doll Bear, Anima Teddy from France, a musical Teddy from the 1920s,
Teddy Bear plate from the 1940s, and a Steiff sleeping Panda.
Kimbearlee’s Kreative Musings covers part two of the organization process
in your work areas. It’s a “must read” for every Bear artist.
Let’s Talk Teddy Bears by Beverly Port provides a glimpse into
incorporating vintage fabrics into a Teddy Bear creation.
Theodore B. Bear Says offers insight into Teddy Bear contests.
“Building a Teddy Bear Library” covers price and identification
guides by authors: Linda Mullins, Pat Schoonmaker, Jürgen
and Marianne Cieslik, Pauline Cockrill, Dee Hockenberry, and
Sue Pearson and Dottie Ayers.
Book Reviews cover “Characters of R. John Wright”, “Rainbow
Bears To Make and Collect”, “2nd Muffy Identification and Price Guide”.
The Roosevelt Page features a rare original magazine advertisment for the
Roosevelt Bears books. It dates from 1906.
“LilBear” by Denis Shaw is the pattern for this issue.
This little 6 inch tall Teddy is sure to melt your heart.
Alistair is complaining again. This time about his and Zoe’s trip to
San Diego, lack of respect, and the plight of “The Three Bears.” His
column is again hilarious, although I don’t think he means it to be that
way.
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