Two-Hour Teddy Bears - Hardcover

Crane, Anita

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0806938005 ISBN 13: 9780806938004

Publisher: Sterling, 1999

Synopsis

It's so "bear-y" easy! If you've got 2 hours, basic sewing skills, and a few materials from a crafts or sewing supply store, you can make an adorable teddy bear to cuddle, display, or give as a gift! Most of these models don't require time-consuming and difficult techniques, such as small extra pieces, complicated curves, and jointing mechanisms--and the results are simply enchanting. Stitch Miss Willow in her lace apron; angelic Helouise with wings on her back; Colette holding a useful pincushion; and a cheery, merry Santa Bear. Place a card or valentine in Bearheart's open arms and present him to a loved one. Long-legged Benjamen appears ready for a hike, in his boots and knitted sweater, socks, scarf, and hat. There are 17 bears in all--complete with full patterns and helpful sewing hints! The author lives in Park City, UT. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11. NEW IN PAPERBACK

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Review:

Fully clothed, individually named, and photographed in delightful settings, Anita Louise Crane's teddy bears have a sweet, country appeal. In Two-Hour Teddy Bears, Crane offers patterns and instructions for 17 animals (a few cute bunnies mingle with the bears). Most are fairly easy, made even easier by the fact that some creations are simply synthetic-fur heads set atop stuffed-sack bodies that are cleverly camouflaged by cotton dresses, lacy aprons, flannel vests, or woolen jackets. The bears themselves aren't terribly varied, but their relative simplicity and charming outfits should appeal to teddy bear fans who possess at least basic sewing skills. --Amy Handy

About the Author:

Previous titles by the author include: Two Hour Teddy Bears and Two Hour Dolls Clothes

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0806938005
• ISBN 13: 9780806938004
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128