Good morning everyone! My name is Natalie and I am 39 years old. I have a lovely little family which consists of my 4 year old daughter (quality control for the teddy bears), my husband (who puts up with my creativity exploded around the house), 3 dogs and a tortoise. I have just decided to get into artist quality bears and plushies since my health has forced me to leave my career of 12 plus years as a vet tech. I have always been an artist but mostly painting and other crafts. The teddy bears allow a very unique design and textural experience for me and … who doesn’t love a cuddle? I will be starting a business out of this and selling at craft shows and farmers market. I have been extremely picky about my teddy bear style and just haven’t liked what the pattern companies have produced. I feel like I have come home in a way when finding this place. I look forward to learning new things every step of the way.