Brian and Donna Gibbs have over ten years experience of making teddy bear designs. Running their own business, Bridon Bears, they specialise in producing kits for heirloom-quality, fully jointed bears. Their articles and designs have appeared in Teddy Bear International, Popular Crafts and Crafts Beautiful. This is their third book to be published by David & Charles, and follows on from the success of Making Traditional Teddy Bears and Making & Dressing Traditional Teddy Bears. Brian and Donna live in Bridport, Dorset.

Materials and Components: a Guide to Safety Bear Making Techniques Ten Teddy Bear Designs: - Teddy Edward, a traditional, fully-jointed bear made from mohair - Baby Ellie, a dressed bear sucking its thumb - Harley, a traditional clown bear - Muzzwell, a bear with a separate muzzle. - Tess, a machine-washable unjointed teddy bear - Embroidered Bears, one for each season - Jolly, an upright bear, ideal for cuddling - Barney, a large floppy bear with bent legs - Bracken, secret compartment bear - Sleeping Bear with partly closed eyelids