GarJar Bears

GarJar Bears is based in Berwick-upon-Tweed, an historical coastal town located on the England - Scotland Border.  All the Bears are designed and created by myself Jacqueline Roughead.

I have always had a keen interest and passion for Bears, ever since I got my first Steiff Bear as a little girl.  My mum didn't allow me to cuddle him until she cut off the button from his ear, to me he was simply called "Bear".

After studying the composition of a Bear, I decided to design my own pattern and nervously cut him out of mohair.  I was so delighted how well he turned out and proud to say the Bear was all my own work from design to finish.  I realised a lifetime ambition to become a Bear Artist.

I love working in my little studio at home, it's the best job in the world.  I like it to be organised and everything to hand when I'm creating a Bear.  Although, by the end of a session it's not always so and I only have an unfinished bear to answer to!

I have had several bears published in magazines and it's always a pleasure to see my creations in print.  This has generated interest in GarJar Bears from across the globe, which has far exceeded my expectations.  I am really grateful for all your interest.