Description

Connacht Books, Auckland [Published Date: 2000]. Softcover, 103 pp. First edition. In good+ condition. Glossy pictorial paper covers have some scratches on the front cover and light bumping to edges and corners. Binding tight. Inscribed (personalized) and signed by author on first page. Otherwise pages are clean and unmarked. Not Ex-library. No remainder marks. From Rose's first ever pattern to the more challenging miniatures, this book covers everything from basic construction to design. For beginners or experienced bear makers, six patterns are included to illustrate just some of her finishing, timesaving and creative tips. Learn to design your own bears, an easier way to embroider a perfect nose, create the face you really want, solve problems - it's all here . . . Rose Hill has been involved in the doll and bearmaking industry for almost 20 years. Her interest in antiques has led her through a career selling antique dolls, sculpting her own porcelain dolls, and eventually to designing teddy bears. Her very first bear design, from 1987, is included in this book. Rose has designed bears for bearmakers of all levels - from beginners to manufacturers. Her patterns are published under the 'Victorian Rose' and 'Rose's Patterns' labels, in the Australian magazines Dolls, Bears and Collectables and Bear Creations.