the hell....

ask your doctor if lying down in the forest to be consumed by the earth is right for you

Here's a little sneak peek of a bear I'm making for this year's Teddy Total and a glimpse of my beautiful new-to-me 60's Singer Slant-O-Matic in action. My theme for this year's fair is Travel, and I've so many wonderful wandering Bear Bears planned, that I'll be sewing with this lovely machine! 🎒❤️

Travel Teddy, the Bear Bears and I wish you all a truly lovely Valentine's Day! ❤️ Did you know that in Finnish Valentine's Day is called "ystävänpäivä", friend's day, and it's a celebration of your friends along with the loves of your life.

Made a Valentine's Bear Bear, Lovey! ❤️ If your heart desires a wee Valentine's teddy, you can find him in my shop, here: bearbears.bigcartel.com/product/lovey

I'd plumb forgotten about my account here, but now that I remembered the existence of this place, here's a photo of my work-in-progress Valentine's bear, and an attempt to bear in mind to post here again.

Yay! We'll be at Teddy Bear Total again next month! 🧸 I'm really looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones too, of course. I'm also excited to see all the wonderful bears there! Second photo is a little sneak peek of some of the Bear Bears who'll be going to the fair with us! 🫐🍊🍎

Accurate.

Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.

Every artist I know is really struggling right now. Financially, emotionally, their confidence, in general. If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.

I stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦

Krääsätalous kuriin -kansalaisaloite: eduskunta toimiin ultrapikamuodin ja krääsäkaupan epäreilun aseman rajoittamiseksi Suomessa! Kiinasta lennätettyjen pienpakettien määrä 13-kertaistui viime vuonna, ja niiden keskihinta oli vain kuusi euroa. www.kraasatalouskuriin.fi

I look forward to seeing how trumps election influences the next season of Law and Order: SVU

Listen I know shit sucks but PLEASE find the things that make you happy and keep doing them. It is not frivolous. It is how you survive.

I didn't get these two done for Valentine's like I wanted. I did get upset with myself about it, but in the end the deadline was arbitrary & I'm late to all the Wicked whoop-de-doo anyway. So instead I’m doing my best to be kinder to myself. I'll finish these when I've the time, and that's fine. ❤️

Meet Heart! ❤️ Heart is full of heart, and has so much love to give! She loves all her loved ones & always has room in her heart for new people. If you have room in your heart for Heart, you can find her in my shop. #bearbears #teddybear #nallekarhu #テディベア #nounours #teddybär #artistbear #handmade

Wishing you all a lovely Valentine's Day! ❤️ Love, me

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Just sayin... #resistfascism #standtogether #lovethyneighbor #loveislove #community #eattherich #craftingcommunity #carebearstare

It's only Tuesday and I'm already done with this week. Is it too late to become a bear and just hibernate through the winter?

Meet Mocha! Mocha celebrates this year's Pantone colour of the year, Mocha Mousse, a warm, rich brown hue. This shade of brown nourishes us with its hint of yummy chocolate & coffee, answering our desire for comfort. #bearbears #teddybear #nallekarhu #テディベア #nounours #teddybär #artistbear #handmade

Bear Bears turn five years old today! 🥳 It really doesn't feel like it's been all of 5 years since I started making the Bear Bears, time really flies when you're having fun! 🧸❤️

This is where I post from: (This is from Camilla Mickwitz's book "Emilia and the three little ladies", one of my favourite picture books.)

What is this feeling, so sudden and new? Why, it's me back at making bears after a rather long hiatus! I'm hoping to have this popular duo done in time for Valentine's Day, or Friends' Day as it's called here, to celebrate their friendship and my love for Wicked.

This is about how it goes, yeah.

Meet Karhu (it means "bear" in Finnish), my entry into this year's Golden George competition! 🧸 Karhu wasn't nominated in the main categories, but he still has a chance at the Public Choice Award, the voting for which starts some time in March! #teddybear #nallekarhu #テディベア #nounours #teddybär

Who dies with the most fabric wins? 😅