Bear Gallery

Marlene and Vince Bears - 20"

The front of one bear is made from Marlene's pink plaid shirt, while the back and feet are made from Vince's blue plaid shirt. "Mom" and "Dad" are embroidered in hearts on the bear's feet. The other bear is made from Vince's blue plaid shirt with "Dad" and "Vince" embroidered on the bear's feet. For each bear, a pocket from the shirt is sewn on the chest, the buttons from the shirt placket are sewn on the front of the bear, and the cuffs from the shirt are used for the bear's arms.

Charley Bears - 20"

Four bears are made from Charley's checked cotton shirts and plaid flannel shirt. The cuffs from the shirts are used for the bears' arms, and Charley's jeans and a pink shirt are used for the feet and ears. Pockets from the shirts are sewn on three of the bears' chests. A jean pocket is sewn on the back of the flannel bear. The buttons from the shirt placket are sewn on the front of the brown checked bear. "Boppa" is embroidered in hearts on the bears' feet.

One bear is made from Charley's brown corduroy pants. The blue polka dot pocket lining is used for the bear's feet and ears, and the waistband facing and pocket buttons are used as a placket on the chest. "Charley" is embroidered in a heart on the bear's chest.

Bill Bears - 20"

Made from Bill's batik and checked shirts. Pockets from the shirts are sewn on the bears' chests and buttons from the shirts are sewn on the front of the bears. The cuffs from the checked shirt are used for the bear's arms. "Grandpa" and "Billy" are embroidered in hearts on the bears' chests.

Tom Bears - 17", 20" and 24"

Made from Tom's cotton and corduroy shirts, sweatshirt, and jeans. The cuffs from the corduroy shirt are used for the bear's arms. Tom's jeans and sweatshirt are used for the feet and ears on three bears, while the buttons from the shirt plackets are sewn on the front of the bears. The pocket from Tom's jeans is sewn on the back of one bear. Tom's rust fleece pullover was made into a jacket for one bear and his black zippered vest with an inside zippered pocket was made into a vest for another bear. "Tom", "Grandpa Tom", and "Dad" are embroidered in a hearts on the bears' chests or feet.

Larry Bear - 24"

Made from Larry's plaid cotton shirt and khaki vest. The cuffs from the shirt are used for the bear's arms, while buttons from the shirt placket are sewn on the chest. The feet and ears are made from the vest lining. "Papa" is embroidered in a heart on the bear's foot, and a picture of Larry is sewn on the other foot behind a clear plastic covering. The bear is wearing a miniturized version of Larry's zippered vest.

Michael Bear - 20"

Made from Michael's plaid cotton shirt and jeans. The cuffs from the shirt are used for the bear's arms, buttons from the shirt placket are sewn on the chest, and the blue lining from the shirt is used for the feet and ears. A pocket from Tom's jeans is sewn on the back of the bear. "Michael" is embroidered in a heart on the bear's chest, and a picture of Michael is sewn on the foot behind a clear plastic covering.