29
Jul
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I finished a custom order milk chocolate boucle bear today with vanilla velvet paws. She turned out so nicely! “Willow” is 14 inches tall, a fill-up-your-arms size, and perfectly huggable.
I’m getting ready to finish her twin sister today or tomorrow, and then they’ll have matching dresses.

Willow has that irresistible forever-friend look already. I hope our customer loves her as much as I do.
Tags: bear, boucle, brown, collectible, custom, folk art, friend, jointed, soft, the craggy moor
27
Jul
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Rabbity guest blogging again! How are you?
I’m sure you’re wondering what we’re up to today. Well, I’ll show you!
We are busy creating a set of mouse and bear siblings for a family. Two bears and two mice are halfway done, so I can’t show you any pics yet, but here are some charming color swatches:

The center is the color of the girl white mice we are working on today. The colors on the outside are some of the accents for ears,paws,clothes.

These boucle’s are the beginings of beautiful bears. The milk chocolate boucle on the right has been cut into two girl bears this week, and one is ready to joint! We can’t wait to show you some more pics-hopefully at the end of the week!

In the meantime, I’m just going to sit right here and watch. It’s important to have a good supervisor you know
Tags: bear, collectible, craft, fabric, folk art, handmade, mouse, rabbit, sewing, swatch, the craggy moor
25
Jun
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Today we are heading to the park!
I’m picking out my seat for the ride right now!
Happy Friday everyone!! Have a great weekend!
Tags: bear, collectible, friend, handmade, mohair, ooak, park, picnic, soft
22
May
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I really love Bingle Bears. They are just so sweet. I go over to their blog all the time to see what precious new bear has been born lately. And when I heard Cheryl was having a giveaway, AND that the little bear was so adorable, I just had to enter and let you know too!!
Lookit that irresistible little face!!
Just click on the giveaway pic at the top of the page and head on over! Sammy is super sweet, and sooo adorable. I wish you good luck, but I hope I win!
Tags: bear, bingle bears, collectible, Giveaway, ooak, the craggy moor
10
May
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Wilber Woolybear bump,bump,bumped down the stairs with his little friend, as she took each step with a jump,jump jump. He giggled a bit, and snugled deeper into the crook of his little friend’s arm. Every morning was the same-bumping and jumping, then tasting and muching, then blissful running and more jumping outdoors in the warm garden sun. Thus was the life of Wilber Woolybear, and life was indeed very good.

Wilber is plain and simply the perfect bear friend. He’s 9 1/2 inches tall(7 inches sitting). Wilber knows he’s small and loves to sneak into pockets, bags and such to follow you on adventure!
Wilber has an adorable old fashioned bear shape. He’s made of a beautifully soft, nubbly caramel colored wool. His paw pads are a sweetly coordinating oatmeal felted wool. His sweet nose and smile, as well as his bitty bear claws are hand embroidered with black cotton floss and much love.

Wilber’s shining black glass eyes look up at you wistfully, as he tilts his head thoughtfully.
Wilber’s stuffing is weighted to make him slightly heavy and delightfully “real” feeling in your hand.

Wilber is one of a kind and individually made, like all our bears here on the Moor. He comes with a card dated and signed by the artist too! He would make a wonderful, original gift for someone you love, or add him to your own collection of treasured bear friends.
Wilber is safe for anyone over the age of 4 (due to small parts) and he would also make a charming old fashioned decoration in a nursery until his friend is old enough to play.

Handmade is the very best way to say I love you!
Tags: artist bear, bear, brown, collectible, folk art, hand embroidered, handmade, jointed, ooak, the craggy moor, wool
29
Apr
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Ryan is a sweet little bear who has adventures with his people, and he’s starting a neat little series on his blog, Life of Ryan about exploring.

His blog is designed to be read to little children, from their perspective. He discovers so many interesting things and describes them in a cute and bearish way
Exerpt:
Oh– Look! The Feather has got ???! …Daddy?
Those are called ‘Barbs’, Ryan. Birds always use their beaks to comb their Barbs together smoothly. Together, the Barbs make up a Feather.
Along with having fun, Ryan also learns new things all the time. Our children love watching his adventures. Not too long ago, Ryan discovered lots of neat things on a hike with his Daddy.
He’s such a cute little guy! We look forward to reading more of Ryan’s adventures.
Read more: http://ryanlifeofryan.blogspot.com/2010/04/ryan-explorer_28.html#ixzz0mUMWO6Ft
Tags: bear, blog, explore, learn, Life of Ryan, story, teddy bear
19
Apr
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Nubbley loves sitting on a windowsil with you to watch the birds fly by in the morning. He also loves to sit and read by the computer as you work. He’s full of ideas. When dinner’s being made, Nubley loves to sit on the counter and read the recipe. Nubbley’s a people bear, and where ever you are is where he wants to be too.

Nubbley is 10 1/2 inches tall (7 1/2 inches sitting).
Nubbley Woolbear is a bundle of huggy softness! He’s made of beautiful oatmeal colored wool blend sweater material. He’s accented with oatmeal felted wool on his muzzle and paws.

Nubbley has a sweet handstitched cotton nose and smile.
He has shining black glass bead eyes.

Nubbley’s weighted to make him feel slightly heavy, and pleasingly “real” when held and hugged.
We just had to button joint Nubbley because our natural hardwood buttons look beautiful against the color and texture of his wooly fur.
Nubbley would make a soft and comfy friend to you or someone you love over the age of 3. He’s a collectible, and comes with a card dated and signed by the Artist. He’s securely made and ready to go on adventures too!

Handmade is the very best way to say I love you!
Tags: artist bear, bear, button, felted, folk art, handmade, handstitched, jointed, oatmeal, ooak, the craggy moor, wool
15
Apr
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Parker is up for adoption over at our Etsy store!
Parker Woolbear is the quintessential soft and wooly friend!

He’s a good listener, and just mooshes into the crook of your arm for a hug. His favorite things to do are share a late night snack and glass of warm milk; or a good book on a rainy day.

Parker Woolbear is a 5 Way Jointed soft and wooly bear, and our tallest yet-standing at a respectible 16 inches(9 1/2 inches sitting).

He’s made of a special piece of soft and nubbly wool from our limited reserve of extra special bear wools.

We made sure to put all of the wonderful things we love into him as well:
-extra strong steel and hardwood joints made right here on the Moor
-beautiful oatmeal wool felt accents
-handstitched noseose and sweet smile
-glass bead eyes
-weighted stuffing for a nice real feel
-a touch of dry lavender to make him comforting and sweet

Parker is wearing a pair of handmade oatmeal colored pants with a fun chunky stripe texture and a royal blue cotton “run around” shirt.
Parker poses in so many interesting and realistic ways due to his 5 way jointing.
Parker Woolbear is one of a kind and individually made with much love. He comes with a card dated and signed by the artist too!
He’d be perfect in your treasure of bear collectibles, or give him as a gift to someone special. Parker is just right for anyone over the age of 6.

Handmade is the very best way to say I love you!
**We use natural fiber, new and repurposed materials that we gently care for here on the Moor. Our desire is to make adorable one of a kind bears like Parker a unique gift we’d love to give, and responsible too!
Tags: art toy, bear, collectible, doll, dressed, handmade, jointed, ooak, pants, shirt, teddy bear, the craggy moor, wool
12
Apr
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Joanne Livingston over at Desert Mountain Bear is having a giveaway! This sweet little reproduction bear is named Ruth, and she’s looking for a new home! She’s just adorable, as are all of Joanne’s sweet creations. I couldn’t resist adding my name to the hat, and I wanted to let you have the opportunity too!
Tags: bear, collector, Desert Mountain Bear, Giveaway, handmade, the craggy moor, vintage
18
Mar
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**UPDATE! Benny has been adopted! He’s going to a loving home in MI**
Bennigan Bearfoot is just passing through he says. He prides himself on being a “wandering bear” but its his dream to find just the right home and settle down someday.

He wandered onto the Moor today and after a hearty lunch of marmalade sandwiches, asked if we could put up an advertisement for him. Traveling is hard, lonely work. We of course said we’d help. He’s a real charmer, full of stories and so friendly, I daresay he won’t have a problem finding a home at all.

Bennigan Bearfoot or “Benny” to his friends is 11 inches tall. He’s made of a beautiful chocolate brown wool. He has super soft burn caramel brown cotton velvet accents.
Benny is 5 way jointed with our handmade, extra strong steel and hardwood cotter pin joints. We make the cotter pins ourselves from galvanized steel wire so they aren’t prone to breakage like store bought cotter pins.

Benny has shining black stone bead eyes. His sweet nose and smile are lovingly handstitched with black cotton floss.
His stuffing is weighted to make him slightly heavy and so nice to hug and hold. He has a touch of dry lavender in his stuffing to make him smell fresh and comforting like the spring breezes he travels through.

Benny is wearing an adorable pair of jean shorts, paired with a coordinating plaid cotton vest. He carries a cute little rustic backpack made of soft wheat colored suede.

Bennigan Bearfoot would make a wonderful gift for someone you love, or add him to your own beary sweet treasures. Benny comes with a card dated and signed by the artist too! He’s one of a kind, and made with much love.
Benny is safe for everyone over the age of 3 (due to small parts).
Handmade is the very best way to say I love you!
Thank you for visiting!
Tags: backpack, bear, brown, collectible, dressed, handmade, jeans, jointed, ooak, teddy bear, the craggy moor, velvet, vest, wool