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The History of the Zipper
Did you know that the first attempt at creating the zipper came from the inventor of the sewing machine? In 1851, Elias Howe, an American inventor best known for his creation of the modern lockstitch sewing machine, received a patent for the “Automatic, Continuous...
Getting to the Point…….
The sewing machine needle may seem insignificant when compared to the rest of your sewing machine however the needle is actually one of the most important parts of your machine. Use an incorrect needle and your stitches will not form correctly while using a dull or...
The Benefits of Hugging
January 21st is National Hugging Day and research suggests that there are numerous reasons why hugging your teddy bear is good for you. Read on to find out more..... Hugging a bear can make you happier Hugging a bear “evokes a sense of peace, security and...
How Winnie the Pooh got his name……
It's nearly 100 years since A.A. Milne published his first book about one of our most loved bears, Winnie the Pooh. But did you know that Winnie the Pooh was named after a Canadian female black bear called Winnie that lived at London Zoo? In 1914 a Canadian...
Witch’s Hat Tutorial
Halloween wouldn't be Halloween without a witch's hat to wear! Celebrate the season by making this fabulous witch's hat for your teddy bear. Using only a couple of pieces of felt, this is a quick and easy make. Materials Required: Felt 45cm x 25cm 2 x 10cm of 6mm...
Space Bear
You may think the space race is dominated by humans but did you know that a teddy bear has also flown high above the Earth.... Years before wealthy billionaires flew to the edge of space, a brave 'bear-stronaut' called Babbage was launched from a hydrogen filled...
Teddy Bear World Records
It's time to celebrate our furry friends as we delve into the Guiness Book of World Records for a look at some world famous, record breaking teddy bears. The largest collection of teddy bears is held by Istvánné Arnóczki of Hungary. Istvánné grew up in poverty...
The Environmental Impact Of Fashion
The Environmental Impact Of Fashion The clothing we wear has an environmental cost in terms of the energy, water, land and chemicals used when raw fibres are grown or made and during production when the fibres are processed into yarn, transported, dyed, printed and...
How The Teddy Bear Got Its Name
A teddy bear is our closest childhood companion, sharing our secrets, thoughts and dreams but just how did our best friend get his name? Well, it’s all down to a famous U.S. President and a hunting trip that went wrong. The story starts in 1902 when one of...
Easy to make honey flapjacks
These honey flapjacks are easy to make and will be ready for hungry bears in no time at all! Don’t forget to store in an airtight container once cooled to save sticky little paws from stealing them….. Preparation time: Less than 30 mins Cooking...
