Helen Gleeson

I have been making bears since 2003, and enjoyed every minute. Bare Cub Designs, has a signature style, -small mink bears with extensive scissor sculpted fluffy cheeks.

Offering patterns, kits, workshops, and custom cubs on my website, eBay, Etsy and in selected stores, I am often asked for help from followers of my work and blog, about making their own bears. To assist everyone no matter where they live, I have created a bear making club. The club is a collection of 12 patterns offered electronically to cut down on cost and postage, being able to include up to 150 step by step photos in the bumper mink issue showing every step to making your own beautiful mink cub just like mine!

Bear Cub Design bears has been on the cover of Teddy Bear Times (UK) Teddy Bear review (US) Kuscheltier News (Germany) Bear & Buds (US online) and Australian Bear Creations. My work has been featured in the above and Dolls and Bears.

My bears have been nominated and won many awards, ribbons and medals from local bear show, STBF people choice awards, and the wonderful Toby.

I have gained much experience from a full time career as an Account Executive in the very competitive corporate world. I enjoy coming home to my husband and bears. I fill the few hours of my day when I am not a work designing bears and sharing them with my friends on my blog.

Now I bring you "Bear Basics and Beyond" a collectible book full of inspiration and advise to be used as a guide for every bear maker. I dedicate this book to you!

Helen Gleeson