Right Needle?

Right Needle?

Technique Choosing a needle fit for purpose is crucial for the success of your sewing project. When making bears there are 3 types of hand sewing needles and 4 types of embroidery needles that I always have handy on my worktable. Are you using the right needle?...
Introducing Roxy

Introducing Roxy

Bear & Introducing Roxy, a handsome Bramble Wood bear. Roxy is a cheeky, cuddly, sociable chap. A medium sized bruin who adores luxury and likes to be included in everything you do. Roxy is a 1920’s style bear, made from 100% luxurious mohair, cotter pin jointed, with...
Creativity – Important?

Creativity – Important?

Bear & As a child I was very fortunate that my mother understood the importance of creativity. Even before we went to school, she would sit my siblings and I around the dining room table covered with coloured paper, crayons, paints, fabric scraps and glue. We were...
Introducing Milo

Introducing Milo

Bear & Introducing Milo, a medium sized bruin. A kit bear, related to the Bramble Wood collection. Small enough to slip easily into your suitcase but still large enough to warrant a cuddle. Ratiné mohair and ultra-suede pads, 1920’s traditional styled, glass eyes and...
Mrs Duttons Workshops

Mrs Duttons Workshops

Venues Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops used to be a haberdashery shop in Ilkley called Duttons for Buttons, Ilkley. The space has recently been renovated into a glamorous workrooms for all sorts of traditional crafting disciplines from embroidery to bear making. Light...