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Bartie Bristle and Other Stories: Tales from The Teddy Bear Ladies

£14.99

Set in a village in the heart of the Old Woods, the magical world of the teddy bear shop and the heart-warming stories of Bartie and his friends will captivate children and parents alike.

Description

Set in a village in the heart of the Old Woods, the magical world of the teddy bear shop and the heart-warming stories of Bartie and his friends will captivate children and parents alike. Julie and Amanda began writing short stories all about Bartie Bristle and the other favourite toys for the children that came to their shop, with Julie reimagined as Mrs T and Amanda as Rose.

Published by Walker Books and beautifully illustrated by Elke Boschinger, this stunning treasury has been written by Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch, who together are known as 'The Teddy Bear Ladies' and perhaps most notably as stars of the BBC's The Repair Shop.

Available from merrythought.com and local bookshops

Composition & Care

Written by Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch

Illustrated by Elke Boschinger

Published by Walker Books

Language: English

Hardcover

112 pages

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Finest Materials

At Merrythought we source only premium materials to lovingly create our teddy bears. The best quality mohair or alpaca plush is selected and neatly cut to each soft toy’s unique set of patterns, many of which are based on original templates from the earliest years. Incorporating other natural fabrics, such as wool felt and cotton, the pieces are expertly worked with traditional needle and thread to form each part of the bear.

British Craftsmanship

The eyes, legs, arms and joints are skilfully sewn and assembled by hand, gradually creating the recognisable characteristics of the Merrythought bear. Taking time to fill the toy to an optimum weight, it is then ready for the finishing touches; a carefully hand-embroidered nose and smile, a thorough brush and trim, and a neatly tied ribbon bow.

Superior Quality

As a signature of quality, our exceptional soft toys are finished with a prestigious stamp of approval – the famous Merrythought gold-and-black label stitched to the right paw. The teddy bear is then ready to start its journey as a lifelong friend, continuing the magical Merrythought story for another generation.