Teddy Bear Art: How to Design and Make Great Teddy Bears by Jennifer Laing   about £15.50
Taking that first step in designing your own patterns can be a difficult one and most of us learn the hard and difficult way - or give up! Jennifer has included three challenging bear patterns which aim to show you how - relatively - easy bear making is, as well as many useful tips and pointers to make your life easier. She takes you step by step through the process of making your own bear, from visualisation to completion. Detailed instructions and tips on pattern-making, cutting, sewing, needle sculpture and stitching the nose. Jennifer also looks at the world of being a teddy bear artist and some useful aspects of being in business - I found this book helpful and enjoyable. ...Cymruted

Some books that we have looked at and are happy to recommend...
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The Ultimate Handbook for Making Teddy Bears by Linda Mullins about £12.99
This book is great for beginners as well as advanced Bear Makers, with clear illustrations and detailed drawings, as well as a wealth of down to earth information on bear making techniques - jointing, stuffing, sculpting of faces and patterns. The ‘Ultimate’ Handbook - perhaps it is - but we would highly recommend that you consider this book - You will find lots of answers to a great many of your questions in here. ...Cymruted

Teddy Bears: Postcard Book (Taschen Postcard Books) about £3.60

Synopsis
Teddy bears have inspired affection in millions since they were first produced in the 1900s. Mirja de Vries has devoted her attention to photographing teddy bears since the 1980s, with some of her images collected in this lovely wall calendar.
           -- This text refers to the Calendar edition --

We have found this lovely book by Jimmy Kennedy

One of the all-time favourite childhood songs adapted to encompass all the fun and games of a Christmas party in a snowy, woodland setting. Each page is illustrated with a galaxy of real teddies who first appeared in "The Teddy Bears' Picnic".

Available at Amazon UK. To order just click on the book picture or here.

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