New bears for the show...

I've been busily making changes to my teddy bear business; I'm going to be making a lot more of my whimsical style bears and less of my classic style...I've decided to call my bears 'Dear Wee Soul Bears' instead of Pearl's Bears, for several reasons, not the least of which is I've decided to use my first name again: Rachel.  Obviously then, there's not much use for 'Pearl's Bears' anymore if my name is Rachel!

Anyhow, my new bears will be for adoption the middle of November.  I hope  you stop by to have a look!

It's Been a Long Time!

It's sure been a long time since I've blogged!  I've been out of commission for awhile and just getting back into the swing of things.  I've made a few bears here and there but haven't been near as creative as I would have liked.  Below is one of the bears I made for a private commission:

I've also made a Catherine for my Heathcliff:

Teddies Worldwide Christmas Show!

As mentioned previously, November 16 at 4 pm EST begins the online teddy bear show, Teddies Worldwide. It is the Christmas show and sure to be filled with lots of treasures!
I will have 10 little bears at the show!
Here is one of the bears available for adoption at the show: Tabitha...

Just a bit of Ireland...

I took this pic in Ireland and wanted to share it...

Hallowe'en is over!

This Hallowe'en I was on an airplane on my way back from a visit to Ireland, the place of my birth. I was gone for two weeks and had a grand old time!
But several weeks ago I had made a little Hallowe'en bear named Allistair and decided to keep him as part of my own collection. Here is his pic along with his pumpkin!
Oh! I'm part of the online show the weekend of November 16, 2012, at www.teddiesonline.com. Hope you can join us! Lots of artists! Lots of bears! The panda in the red dress will be available at the show for adoption!

New Commission...

Peaches is a bear that I just finished for a commission for a new baby. She was inspired by one of the Steiff bears I saw in Joan's collection.

New Old Bear!

After the Teddy Bear's Picnic a few of us went to a big antique show. While there I found an adorable ancient-looking little bear who was loved so much he was practically threadbare! I had to have him! I'm not sure how old he is, I suspect at least 80 by his nose, eyes and excelsior stuffing. I'm going to eventually find an outfit for him, but now I'm just enjoying him the way he is. I've called him 'Lovey'.