On the Cover

Heartfelt Minis

Beth Phillips chats with six needle-felting artists about their miniature creations, the felting process and collector appreciation.

Paw-terns Plus: Love Monkey

By Shelly Lampshire

Felt a “Love Monkey,” with an internal bendy armature and magnetic feet, hands and heart.

Enesco Expands

By Beth Phillips

Enesco stirs up the gifts-and-collectibles industry with a licensing agreement with Boyds and the acquisition of Gund.

Curating a Collection

Curator Ken Yenke provides a behind-the-scenes look at the new Chelsea Toy Museum.

Features

Face Value

By Stephanie Finnegan

Patti Thomas imbues her bears’ expressions with soulful sincerity and whimsical wisdom.

A Trove of Treasures

By P.J. Heller

A treasure-trove of teddy bears and dolls are on display at the Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum.

Paw-some Pastimes

Scrapbooking, gardening, knitting, quilting—these teddy bears (and their makers!) embrace a beloved hobby.

Tracking the Market: Souvenir Teddies

By Dee Hockenberry

Teddies Reviewed: Sharing the Fun

By Ken Yenke

Auction Report: Sprinkling of Bears

By Robert Obojski

Contemporary Corner: Doubly Grateful

By Beth Phillips

Paw Power: Critter Crusade

By Natalie Hartman Whitnack