Bear Gallery

Virginia Bear - 20"

Made from my mom's cotton sweater and knit shirt. The zippered sweater collar is sewn on the chest and a pocket is sewn on the back. "Mom" is embroidered in a heart on the foot.

Celesta Bears - 20" and Pillow - 14"

Made from Celesta's cotton shirts. The sunflower bear's arms are made from the cuffs of the shirt, the bear's feet are made from the shirt's black, plush collar, and the buttons from the shirt placket are sewn on the front of the bear. The other bear is made from Celesta's tropical shirt, with the bear's ears and feet from a denim shirt. "Grandma" is embroidered in hearts on a foot and chest.

One side of the pillow is made from the front placket of Celesta's multicolored corduroy shirt. The other side is made with purple corduroy from the shirt and a "Chocolate Bunny" applique, which represents a business Celesta owned.

Chelsea Bear - 24"

Made from Chelsea's black fleece sweater with white snowflakes. The buttons from the sweater are sewn on the front of the bear. "CAH" is embroidered in a heart on the bear's chest.

Chelsea Bears - 20"

Made from Chelsea's party dresses. Each bear is wearing a miniaturized version of the dress with "Chelsea" embroidered in a heart on the foot. The blue bear's head, arms, and legs are made from the blue embossed dress, while the black lining is used for the bear's ears, main body, and feet. The pleated tulle from the lining is sewn to the bottom of the dress. The yellow bear's head and feet are made from the sheer dress topping, while the body, arms, legs, and ears are made from the knit lining. The pink bear's body, head, arms, and legs are made from the dress lining, while the ears and feet are made from the cotton dress.

Mary Bears - 20"

Made from Mary's wedding dress. One bear has lace from the dress sewn on the chest and ears with "GG" and "Ben" embroidered on the feet. Two bears have lace from the dress sewn on the chest, sleeves, ears, and foot pads. The lace on the chest forms a heart. Buttons from the dress are sewn on the back and each bear holds a drawstring bag made from the dress. "Mom" is embroidered in a heart on the feet.