Some bears are just very organised. Not even December yet, but all their presents are purchased and wrapped.

It is possible to be slightly tooooooo smug about these things.

#christmastime #bearcollector #handmadeteddybears #ooak

It's that time of year when small bears reflect on achievements of the last year and wonder if, assuming they can actually remember any, it's worth trying to plan any future ones.

It really is a lot easier just to lie around and ponder. Much more pleasant.

His quest for the perfect onion that doesn't sting when chopping continues. When he unveiled his latest variety there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
Little Bertram is available for adoption.

#handmadelove #handmade #ooakteddybear #bearcollector #bearhug #mohairbears #fullyjointed #handsewn

If you can get to RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex to see our Eastern Region Textile Forum exhibition before end of 26 Aug, that would be fab!
#textileart #handmade #ooak #bearcollectors #rhs #gardens

Do come along to this #textile exhibition if you can. There will be bears...and lots of other lovely things!

And it's a good summer of cricket test matches as well.
Small bears like days in the sun, ice creams and occasional excitements at the wicket.

Oooooh, even better.

It's a Bank Holiday AND it is raining.
Whoever thought up that highly unusual combination is just a genius.

Small bears are staying in bed.

#bearswillbebears #bankholidayweekend☀️ #cloud #wind #rain #stayinginbed

Ah, good.
It's a long Bank Holiday weekend.
For small bears who earn extra pennies putting on energetic impromptu juggling displays, it's time to sit still and rest the paws for a bit.
Bliss.

#juggling #jugglingballs #bankholiday

Two little fellows heading for Canada via Scotland. Super excited to be heading for new lives...

Yep. That's the good thing about rain at this time of year...everything springs to life. Colour rushes back.
Small bears tumble out of bed, hurrying to get the day going and wrestling with cereal packets.

#bearswillbebears #springrain #colours #everythinginthegardenislovely #cerealpackaging

And yesterday, three brothers headed off to Japan.
It's suddenly a lot emptier around here. Empty den syndrome! 😀

Today, two little fellows are off to snowy Canada. Longjohns on first lads.

Inspired by my own pilates classes, one tubby chap is trying out some moves at home. The aim is improved core strength to gather next year's hoard of pickled walnuts. Currently there's just a lot of squeaking and mopping of brows, but here's hoping...

Yes, I know. He's got no clothes on.
We're just having a little, if slightly uncomfortable, discussion about Stilton cheese and waistlines post Christmas. Nothing in his wardrobe fits any more.
#fatbear #tinybears #bearswillbebears #stuffedanimals #strainattheseams #bears #ooakbear #OOAK

Off, through heavy rain and blustery winds, to his new forever home.
His 2025 has got off to the very best of happy starts.

#hertford #bears #bearswillbebears #bearcollectors #mohairbears #happynewyear #foreverhome

Yes, it's definitely a New Year.
The bears are tucked up in duvets and finishing the last of the pickled walnuts.
It looks grim out there...but here's their happy message in the meantime.

#bears #bearswillbebears #hertford #NewYear #mohairbears #pickledwalnuts #snow #winterweather #rain #winter