Newsletter launch

Hello everyone,  its been an exciting week with the launch of our first newsletter.  Not only that but we offered a special pre release offer to the subscribers for those wanting their own Ned the Ted.

Thank you to those who have placed orders. They will be on their way to you very soon.  Here is a sneak peak of the free santa sacks you will receive with your orders.

We intend to have regular special offers and give aways so if you want to know what is going on in Little Bear Company HQ, make sure you have subscribed to our newsletter using the tab on the right hand side bar.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or any special requests.

Hugs Tracey & Noeline

Sneak Peak

I know I promised a sneak peak at what is heading over to London.  Well here are the first four.  I will add more a little later. 

                                                            Which one is your favourite?

Don't forget to check up on Ned the Ted, to see what he has been up to.

Be back again soon

Noeline 

London Calling!!!!

Hi everyone!!!!

I am so excited. Only 3 more sleeps till I head off to London.

Yes! I am off to Hugglets in London and then the following Sunday I will be showing my bears and critters at the Paris Show.

I have been really busy getting everyone busy.  Here are the mice waiting to have there final touches added to them.

Which one do you like the best?????

Come back on Monday, I have a little surprise for you.

Hugs

Tracey & Noeline

We are dressed and getting ready for our big overseas trip!

Well the elephants have returned!

They are all showing off there hand-knitted outfits made by Noeline.
Wouldn't you agree they look beautiful.

Which color combination do you like best?

Have a great week and be sure to visit on Friday for more photos of Hugglets and Paris show bears.elephants and mice

Hugs
Tracey & Noeline

What a week!

Hi everyone, its been one of those weeks with lots going on.  It still doesn't stop Tracey from having some great design moments and in due course you will see what she has been working on. 

We have been busy working on our Christmas ideas and I am sure you will be pleased with the results when they start appearing on the table.  Isn't it great when the creative juices have an opportunity to flow?


The other exciting thing to happen this week is that we have been featured as Designer of the Week on Kid Independant. We are very proud of the article they have written about us. Please check it out when you have a chance by hitting the link above.

I have been busy with my knitting with some new combinations being tried out.  Let me know what you think? 

 

A rose between the lavender?

 

His and Hers

 

Hugs

Noeline and Tracey

Heading to Christchurch

Hi everyone from a very chilly New Zealand.  We are in the depths of winter and over the weekend it rained persistently.  What a perfect excuse to keep tucked up inside beavering away on our creations. 

We are busy getting ready to head off to the National Doll and Bear show in Christchurch this weekend at the Horticultural Centre, 57 Riccarton Road from 10am till 4pm, Saturday and Sunday.  If any of you are in the area or at the show please pop in and say hello.

I have been trying to finish off some of the new garments I have been working on for the bears, mice, elephants and dolls.  I love knitting in miniature and none of these are over 5.5 cm (2.25 inches) in length.  Let me know what you think. 

 

Hugs Noeline & Tracey

Winter Wonderland Doll and Bear Show, Brisbane

Well we are home again.  What a great weekend catching up with collectors and friends.  The bears were very popular and many went off to their new homes.  Here is a glimpse of our table.



Critter Show Photo

Well the Critters show is underway and here is the photo I promised.  Let me know what you think.

Off to the Hamilton Show

Hi all! I am at the airport with my friend Laraine heading to the Hamilton Doll and Bear show, which is on this weekend!

Boo hoo didn't get my bears finished in time however maybe I will tonight!
Here is a photo I took quickly of the bears I am taking, sorry it is not a good photo but will give you an idea.

Mothers day

Happy mothers day to everyone! My day started out with a breakfast with my mum and my 2 sisters.it was lovely. However on arriving back home at 11.30am, I had to rush my youngest son Campbell to hospital. He had a bad asthma attack. This is where I am at present, in hospital. The children's ward! Thank goodness it is not busy. He is getting better, however he has to have his ventolin (puffer) every half hour, as well he is on oxygen. So think of me tonight being woken every half hour! Will post tomorrow with an update. Hugs

Bears for show

I have just finished lunch after being at Oliver and Campbells soccer games all morning! The sun is shining, which is good as I have heaps of washing on the line.

Unfortunately Dave has cancelled his trip to the beach house with the boys. Yes, that was my mothers day present to have peace and quiet , no one at home except the cat and the dog,while I sew and finish my bears for next weeks show in Hamilton. Now it is not happening.  Boo hoo! I had planned to stay up late sewing while watching girly dvds.

Below is what I am finishing, there are 2 elephants, 3 'no hair' mohair bears, small white bear and 2 polar bears on my sewing table all in bits....wish me luck!

Hello

Hi All
Welcome to all my new followers. Hope you enjoy your visit to my blog.
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It is Thursday morning here in Lower Hutt. Weather is awful...cold and chilly and raining It is around 10.15am when I post this new post. I haven't been able to change the date and time. I did go into the settings and found where to do it however it did not seem possible! will put it in the hard basket and try later.

I am home today ...busy sewing (hopefully) for an upcoming teddybear show in Hamilton. Will post a what's on my table post later today., to give you a little sneak preview of what might be available at the show.

I am still reading through my new mag, which has heaps of information in it.

Anyway here is a before and after photo of my little dog Miley before and after going to the groomer yesterday..enjoy!

Before

After

By the way the Little bow didn't last long

Hugs

Tracey

what's on my table

Hi all. Today I picked up this magazine from my local bookshop. It contains heaps of great information about blogging as well as selling on the internet.
I am going to make myself a coffee and sit down and have a read of it.
will keep you posted if I learn anything new. Enjoy your day hugs Tracey

thanks to all of you reading my blog

At present for some strange reason it says it it 12.00am instead of pm. Not sure how you change this!

Maybe it will be in this mag lol

Look who I Met

Noeline (left) and Jan (right)

Hi All, I was very lucky to have the opportunity while in Dunedin to stay with New Zealands' most famous doll artist Jan McLean. A lovely lady with a lot of knowledge to share. She has inspired me and I cannot wait to get stuck into my bear making tomorrow.
Here she is pictured with her friend Noeline Te Raki-Hill. We had a lovely afternoon tea with Noeline yesterday

Little Bear Company New Release

 I have been working on my new release bears for some time and it's time I introduced them to you. They are available for adoption.  Postage and handling on all bears is a flat rate of $USD10.00 Please contact me if you have any questions.  bearsbytracey@gmail.com

China

China is 3 1/2 inches high. He is created from lovely hand dyed short blue short pile sparse mohair. He is firmly stuffed with polyfil and is cotter pin and thread-jointed. He has black glass eyes and a black perle cotton stitched nosed that I have waxed. Also I have shaded around his eyes, on his ears, paws and feet. He wears a blue silk ribbon bow.  

$USD 95

Sugar

Sugar is 3 1/2 inches high. She is created from a lovely hand dyed strawberry short pile  mohair. She is firmly stuffed with polyfil and is cotter pin and thread-jointed. She has black glass eyes an a black perle cotton stitched nosed that I have waxed. Also I have shaded around her eyes, ears, paws and feet. Sugar wears a white silk ribbon bow.  

 $USD 95

Herbal

Herb is 3 1/2 inches high. He is created from a lovely hand dyed sage green short pile mohair. He is firmly stuffed with polyfil and is cotter pin and thread-jointed. He has black glass eyes an a black perle cotton stitched nosed that I have waxed. Also I have shaded around his eyes, ears, paws and feet. He a multi colored cotton hand knitted hat. 

$USD100

Chamomile

Chamomile is 3 3/4 inches high.She is created from short brown sparse mohair that I call "no-hair" mohair. She is firmly stuffed with polyfil and is cotter pin and thread-jointed. She has black glass eyes an a black perle cotton stitched nosed that I have waxed. Also I have shaded around her eyes, on her ears, paws and feet. Chamomile is wearing a hand knitted skirt with vintage lace.      

$USD100

 Teacake

Teacake is 3 1/2 inches high. She is created from lovely hand dyed deep bordeaux short pile mohair. She is firmly stuffed with polyfil and is cotter pin and thread-jointed. She has black glass eyes an a black perle cotton stitched nosed that I have waxed. Also I have shaded around her eyes, ears, paws and feet. She wear a matching silk ribbon bow. 

$USD95

Lacey
Lacey is 3 inches high.She is created from short brown sparse mohair that I call "no-hair" mohair. She is firmly stuffed with polyfil and has thread-jointed arms She has black embroider eyes an a black perle cotton stitched nose. She is wearing a hand knitted skirt with vintage lace.

Adopted

Teapot

Teapot is 3 inches high. He is created from short brown sparse mohair that I call "no-hair" mohair. He is firmly stuffed with polyfil and has thread-jointed arms. He has black embroider eyes an a black perle cotton stitched nose. He is wearing a hand twisted cotton scarf. 

Adopted

Iced Biscuits

These 6 iced biscuits are handmade from felt with glass beads attached.    The biscuits measure 1 1/2 inches in diameter. 

Sold



 Lipton

Lipton is 3 1/2 inches high. He is created from short brown sparse mohair that I call "no-hair" mohair. He is firmly stuffed with polyfil and is cotter pin and thread-jointed. He has black glass eyes an a black perle cotton stitched nosed that I have waxed. Also I have shaded around his eyes, on his ears, paws and feet. He sits in a fabric handmade teacup and saucer.   

ADOPTED

Choysa

Choysa is 3 1/2 inches high. He is created from short golden tan mohair. He is firmly stuffed with polyfil and is cotter pin and thread-jointed. He has black glass eyes an a black perle cotton stitched nosed that I have waxed. Also I have shaded around his eyes,ears, paws and feet. He wears a olive green silk ribbon bow with a key charm attached. 

ADOPTED



Earl Grey

Earl Grey is 3 1/2 inches high. He is created from a lovely hand dyed deep grey short brown mohair. He is firmly stuffed with polyfil and is cotter pin and thread-jointed. He has black glass eyes an a black perle cotton stitched nosed that I have waxed. Also I have shaded around his eyes, ears, paws and feet. He wears a lovely silver paw pad necklace.

ADOPTED

Peppermint

Peppermint is 3 1/2 inches high. He is created from a lovely hand dyed peppermint short pile mohair. He is firmly stuffed with polyfil and is cotter pin and thread-jointed. He has black glass eyes an a black perle cotton stitched nosed that I have waxed. Also I have shaded around his eyes, ears, paws and feet. He wears a hand knitted cotton hat.  

ADOPTED