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Delightful book!
This is a great book for the seasoned artist as well as the beginning collector. The photography is great and the text is very readable. It's a pleasure to carry with and read while traveling, as well as to study the photographs for ideas. I enjoyed reading about the artists, especially the ones I already knew; and learning about the ones I was'nt familar with.The photography was a pleasure, as well as the the text. I would recommend this book to anyone intested in teddy bears and artists!

The World's Most Lovable Bears
Stephen Cronk, former editor of Teddy Bear Review, has compiled a collection of more than 100 wonderful photographs of beautiful furry teddy bears created by many of today's leading teddy bear artists.The formatreveals techniques and inspirations behind the photographed bear as well assome history on the featured contemporary artists.The teddy bear lovercannot resist the lovable images created to reveal the spirit of thiscollectible art form.Read more

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Interesting patterns for bean bag toys.
This Dover Publication book, originally published in 1980 in Canada, contains full-sized cardboard templates and step-by-step directions for 9 delightful toys. They can be made from felt, or a seam allowance can be added to make them from regular material.Read more

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#1 Choice for the Beginning Teddy Bear Artist.
I think this book is a must for any teddy bear artist - but especially appropriate for those who are beginning, like myself.It is easy to follow and very well illustrated.I look very forward to finishing up my first teddy bear!This book has illustrations of bears created by many of today's top bear artists as well.Very inspiring.

A must have for all teddy bear makers and beginners!
I just purchased this book today and I have completed my first bear just moments ago.The book is very informative, has step by step instructions, and quality pictures for guidance. This is great for beginners and theexperienced as well! It also gives you great tips on how to give your bearsunique personalities. A++++

Fanastic reference for the rookie or advanced bear artist
This book contains a wealth of information for even the advanced bear artist.Whenever I need to refer to a basic pattern flow or vary the look of the bear, I always use this book.I recommend this book to anyoneinterested in designing your own bear with a little help from an excellentauthor. ... Read more

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This book should be reprinted!
What a wonderful book! Most of the animals are in fake fur, which makes them look better than fabric. The animals are mostly farm animals, but the rooster, pig, donkey will win your heart. There is a Scottie dog is a long fur that look absolutely real. The dolls are gorgeous and have details like a fake fur beard on grampa. There is a giant "TV horse" for children to sit on that is stunning, with beautiful colors and patterns for saddle and bridle. There is a squirrel that also looks real. I also love the furry bunny or puppy slippers and the long haired ape. Good instructions, wonderful things. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Teddy bear devotees can tell you that each bear has its very ownpersonality, and this is certainly evident in Carol-Lynn Rössel Waugh'sRead more

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Worthwhile
This is the teddy bear making book that I always have out and refer to. Her bear faces are adorable and she shows you how to make all of the detail in the faces.Great color pictures, very detail instructions.

The best teddybear-book I have ever seen
Absolutelly THE best book!! I started to make teddies a year ago and got more and more absorbed... As my interest grew so did my collection of bearmaking-books. Of all my books this one is my absolute favorite. The pictures alone would get you started right away! It describes everything into the smallest detail, gives excellent tips and containes beautiful patterns.

The best teddybear-book I have ever seen
Absolutelly THE best book!! I started to make teddies a year ago and got more and more absorbed... As my interest grew so did my collection of bearmaking-books. Of all my books this one is my absolute favorite. The pictures alone would get you started right away! It describes everything into the smallest detail, gives excellent tips and containes beautiful patterns. ... Read more

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The perfect book to help you make your first teddy bear!
This has been around a couple of years nw, but it still is the best book to get you started in making bears. You will find bear making highly addictive. Great instructions and good workable patterns. A top ratingbook! ... Read more

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Sue Dolman's book of animal toys-review
This is a great book that i have used. It has easy to fallow directions and is colorfull and fun to use. It makes it easy for kids like me ot create a sewing master peice. Although I would not recomend this book tho children without some sewing experiance or children under 9 years of age. ... Read more

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Fun Book
My cousin gave this book to our grandmother years ago, and Gramma passed it on to me about 15 years ago.I had more fun with this book when I was honing my crochet skills, I think I made nearly every animal in the book.The patterns are easy to follow, and the finished products were very cute.I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to make stuffed toys. ... Read more

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Complete, easy to follow instructions, great patterns.
One of the best book I've seen on the subject. Interesting for novices and experts. Great pictures and drawings. A bit expensive, but worth the money. ... Read more

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Not Exactly Quick and Easy, but Still Great
Following the pattern in this book yields a very professional-looking teddy bear. The fabric you choose will really change the bear's appearance. My only concern with the book is the title, specifically the words "quick and easy." It normally takes me a day to put together a stuffed animal, but this bear took a long time, especially since it used joints that have to be installed from the inside. The joints weren't easy to use (I had to create my own, because the ones I bought wouldn't fit together).
A Basic Teddy Bear "How To" For Beginners
For the price you get a beginner level bare bones pattern, a beginner level explanation of bear making terms and full sized patterns for a bear, shirt, pants, and skirt to make a boy or girl bear.Also included is anoptional bib top to put on either the pants or skirt for an addedvariation.The patterns lack any imaginative qualities that an experiencedbear maker would like, but for a beginner making their first bear, it isbasic, simple, and has easy to follow directions. ... Read more

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Great bear making book
Out of all the bear making books that I have, this one is definitely the best as it contains patterns for really cute bears. It's probably not a book for complete beginners, more for those who have already made a bear or two and would like to develop their bear making skills. ... Read more

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