Almost 25 years ago (actually it was 1998), I visited a friend of mine in California and was introduced to the world of bear-making. She had almost a hundred bears, and as I picked up each and every one of them to marvel at their individual characters, a little light went on inside me. A few months later, back in Florida, I went to my first teddy bear show and met two ladies who made teddy bears from recycled fur coats. That little light came on again because I loved the idea of recycling.  The ladies were offering classes so I immediately signed up. I went to my first class and have been hooked on bear-making ever since. I hope you enjoy my Heir Bears as much as I enjoy creating them!    

Show Schedule for 2024: 

January 26-28, 2024:  Bear Hugs 4 U Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday at noon and closes on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone). Click here for site 

February 11, 2024:  Tampa Teddy Bear Show .  Holiday Inn Tampa Airport Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL  Opens 10:00 a.m. and closes at 3:00 p.m. . (Eastern time zone).   Click here for site.

March 15-17, 2024:  Bear Hugs 4 U Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday at noon and closes on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone). Click here for site 

April 12-15, 2024:  Bright Star Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday at 11:00 a.m. and closes on Monday.at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone)

May 2-4, 2024:  Doll & Teddy Bear Artist Convention.   Embassy Suites by Hilton, 9000 Bartram Ave., Philadelphia, PA   Opens Thursday 8:00 a.m. and closes Saturday 8:30 p.m.   Click here for site.

June 14-17, 2024:  Bright Star Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday at 11:00 a.m. and closes on Monday.at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone)

June 28-30, 2024:   Doll & Teddy Bear Artist Online Show.  Opens Friday at 11:00 a.m. and closes on Monday.at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone)  Click here for site

July 19-21, 2024:  Bear Hugs 4 U Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday at noon and closes on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone). Click here for site 

August 2-5, 2024:   Bright Star Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday at 11:00 a.m. and closes on Monday.at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone)

September 6-9, 2024:   Bright Star Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday at 11:00 a.m. and closes on Monday.at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone)

October 11-13,  2024:  Bear Hugs 4 U Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday at noon and closes on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone). Click here for site   

November 1-4, 2024:   Bright Star Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday at 11:00 a.m. and closes on Saturday.at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone) 

November 2, 2024:  Arts & Crafts Fall Festival,  North Palm Beach Community Center, 1200 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.  Opens 9:00 a.m. and closes 4:00 p.m.   Details  

November 30-December 1, 2024:   Craft Festival, Stephen C. O'Connell Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL .  Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone)  

December 6-9, 2024:   Bright Star Online Teddy Bear Show.  Opens Friday at 11:00 a.m. and closes on Saturday.at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone)  

December, 2024 : End of Year Sale.  Exact dates TBD.

Heir Bears in Print:   Who's Who in Bear Making 2008; Teddy Bear & Friends Magazine (see feature article in Sept.-Oct. 2008 issue); Teddy Bear Review Magazine (see feature article in April 2009 issue AND "Monroe" on the cover); Teddy Bear Times 2016, and Teddy Bear Times & Friends 2022.

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Customer Comments: 

"Your bears have the dearest faces.  I know they are yours before I see the name."  D.M.

"The two bears made from my Mom's beaver coat arrived ... they are absolutely precious and even cuter than I thought possible.  The workmanship is wonderful; I just love their faces!"  M.S.

" The Safari Bear arrived today.  I think you do a wonderful job in shaping the faces.  He is very adorable." M.P.

"I love 'Lil Coyote ('Wiley Coyote').  It's always great to see you & your bears."  C.W.

 "Your bears have the magic touch!!"  L.V.M.

"... thrilled with the bear.  (I) had no idea that furs could be recycled into such magnificent creatures!"  C.K.

"Your work is beautiful and I am thrilled to own a piece of it!"  G.M.

"'Little Ted' arrived safe and sound today.  He's even better than I anticipated!  Thank you for sharing your talent with me!"  L.N.