Our featured artist for the month of November is Johanna Black Legge of Canada!!

How I Got Started in Bear Making:

I have always enjoyed crafts and hobbies. In 1997 I made my first teddy for my son. He just loved it. Then I made a bear for my daughter, she too adores her bear. I started making my owns designs after that and the requests for bears came in. At that time I decided to create BlackBeary Enterprises.

My Bears Unique Quality:

My bears have jointed wrists and thumbs. Some bears have jointed ankles too, they are quite the little posers! I also have a line of bears with wings called Bearafims instead of Serafims. In addition to, I make little ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree called Bearubs instead of Cherubs.

Opinions on Bear Making:

Bear making today unites the world. I can't get over how many wonderful people I have met through teddy bear making. All are willing to share, help and do what they can to make life a little nicer for you. It doesn't get any better than that, does it?!

If you would like to see more of Johanna and her bears, please check out her website here!