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Here are some of the things people have said about Sasha's Bears:
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(about
Teddy Edward, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank
you so much for doing such a wonderfully expert job on Teddy Edward. He
is a totally transformed bear and eminently cuddly, which he wasn't
before. I love the little tiny stitches where you darned the skin, and
he looks so much more bear-like with a nose and mouth. Thank you so
much for giving Teddy Edward his life back. I am so grateful." Lucy H., Reading - February 2025 |
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(about
Bambi, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "He looks amazing and able to stand!! You have done a wonderful job and worked so hard. Very emotional to see him with eyes, tongue and a tail!"
Louise P. |
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(about
Podgy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Podgy
is looking fantastic with his original smile! Super fluffy &
soft & clean!! Bright eyed!! He now isn’t 58 years old he’s
47!!! Looking great! Thank you." Verity W., Loughborough
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(about
a sheepskin bear treated at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "I
am thrilled with the work you have done on him. Just enough to make him
presentable again but not too much to change him completely. You have
done a great job, thank you so much." Linda C., Herts.
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(about
Teddy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank you so much Sasha, he looks absolutely amazing. My
parents said he looks so much like how he did when I first got him." Shona T., Belfast
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(about
Teddy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank
you so so much for everything you have done for Teddy! He still looks
like the bear Mum loves and remembers, which is exactly what she wanted.
Clara-Louise P. |
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(about
a 70-year-old traditional teddy treated at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank
you so much for restoring my teddy so beautifully. You have really
captured the essence of him. He was a really sad teddy when he arrived
at your hospital! Lovely to have his growl back too! He is now sitting
back on my bed where he should be." Heather R., Beaconsfield
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(about
Piggy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Oh
my goodness! Thank you so so so much! I've really missed him but he
looks so much better now! I don't think he's had proper ears in about
ten years. You've done an amazing job!" Anna S., Northampton
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(about
Big Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank
you so so much for your fantastic work. I would be honoured if Big Ted
could make it onto your homepage to showcase the high quality of your
work." Mark C., Great Yarmouth
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(about
Sizzle, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Oh
my goodness he looks magnificent. My daughter is delighted with
Sizzle’s reconstruction and overjoyed to hold him again. Her biggest
compliment was he smelled so lovely, which just goes to show how grim
he was before. Thank you!" Caroline R., Frome
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(about
Rabbit, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Oh
my goodness she looks amazing. She will finally be able to see after
about 20 odd years!" Joivita R.-M., Lancaster
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(about
Beary, treated at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital with his friend William): "Oh
my word that has made my day. I just looked at them both and smiled, a
few tears too… I’m so very happy and very impressed... Thank you again
so very much for the wonderful job you did on Beary and William. I
can’t quite believe how well they look." Cathy A.
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(about Teddy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank
you for the amazing work you did on my Teddy. His stay in your hospital
has been just the tonic he needed - he now looks many years younger and
has regained his personality!" Andy C., Reading
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(about
Bunny, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Oh
Sasha Thank you so much. It's been an awful long time since he's ever
resembled this. It's wonderful. You've done a fabulous job. Oh wow!" Sharon B., Eastleigh
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(about
Kanga and Baby Roo, patients at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank
you so much for curing the kangaroos of their terrible signs of old age
and wear.
They look in the best of health." Norma B. |
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(about
Brown Bear, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "What
an amazing transformation, he looks wonderful, you have worked an
absolute miracle. Sally B. |
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(about
Snowy Bear, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Oh
my goodness thank you so much! Emily S., Middlesbrough
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(about
a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Amazing!
He looks so much like himself but better. (...) Nat F., Bexhill-on-Sea
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(about
Bobby the Dog, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Bobby
looks great thank you – a massive improvement! Dan G., Lancashire |
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(about
a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thanks
so much for your work on the bear. Emily B., Salisbury |
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(about
a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "He
looks brilliant! Thank you! (...) Paul G., North Shields |
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(about
Otter, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Otter
looks amazing!!! Megan E., Port Talbot |
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(about
Spot, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Oh
my goodness, made me cry! He looks amazing 🤩 Natalie H., London |
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(about
Choo, made to order): "Thank
you so much.The bear is so so cute.
Erica P., Singapore June
2023
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(about
Nesbit, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Wow!
What can I say, he is looking absolutely amazing, you have done a
tremendous job. (...) He is looking a lot more healthy and you have
managed to achieve this without having to replace limbs etc. (...) His
nose now looks great as does his bow tie. Ian and Sarah P., Newbury
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(about
Edward, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "I
can't thank you enough for all your work on him, he looks really
handsome. Thank you once again. Rose H., Rochester |
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(about
a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank
you so much Sasha, he looks amazing. Naomi K. |
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(about
Richard Lion, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "He's
great. Thank you so much, it's really appreciated. Richard B., Sheffield |
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(about
BooBear, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "This
is the best news ever! He looks absolutely beautiful and looks like
himself again. Thank you so much! You have done such a wonderful job.
(...) Natalie H., Wokingham |
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(about
Teddy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "I’ve
just received Teddy and he is more than I could ever of hoped for! Meghan C., Solihull |
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(about
Yarry, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "I
haven't the words, he's so like he once was I'm just speechless. (...) Charlotte W., Cornwall |
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(about
Pluto, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Oh
my goodness! I’m so impressed! Thank you so much!(...) Millie D., Stoke-on-Trent
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(about
Old Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Oh
goodness, when I saw Ted I became really emotional! Elly H. |
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(about
Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "You
cannot believe what joy you have brought back to us with your work on
Ted. He is such an important part of our lives and we were devasted
when he was injured and never thought we would ever get him back, but
you worked miracles with him and we are so happy with the results, and
so is Ted.
We are so happy to have him back with us and we are forever grateful to
you." John & Paula H., High Wycombe, January 2023 |
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(about
Wilb, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "I have received Wilber back and he looks fantastic. Thank you so much, he looks a proper young man now."
Kim K., Kent January
2023
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(about
Mat the Cat, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "We
were all some happy, I had tears in my eyes!!! Mat is so fluffy!!!!" Tanya N. December
2022
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(about
Rose, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "You did a fantastic job!! My
daughter was overjoyed to see Rose at home waiting for her" Karl P., Caversham December
2022
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(about
Dodo, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank you so much for making my Aunt so happy. She is so taken by having Dodo back in one piece and looking so good. We
really do appreciate you mending him so quickly and so carefully." Ann and Richard C. November
2022
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(about
Micky, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "If I ever hear of anyone who needs a soft toy repaired, I will certainly recommend you."
Sheila S., Farnborough November
2022
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(about
Teddy and Dog, patients at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Amazing! The dog looks superb, he now has his character back. The
teddy and dog are superb, you have done a brilliant job. Many thanks." Steve B., Abingdon November
2022
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(about
Teddy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Teddy
looks incredible! Thank you so much! I love how you have repaired him
and kept everything just as it would have been. Thank you very much for
reattaching the label you found and for the information and showing me
what he would have originally looked like. He looks absolutely
smashing. You are marvellous and I am so glad I sent him to you." Kim C., Lincolnshire October
2022
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(about
TE, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Wow
he looks 30 years younger! Thank you." Kate N., Cheltenham October
2022
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(about
Panda, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "I
just wanted to say an absolutely massive thank you for the work you did
for me and the speed at which you did it too! I could not be
more pleased with how Panda has turned out. He will be sat
ready and waiting for our first grandchild. Thanks so much again - I am
over the moon with him and cannot wait to pass him on." Lisa B., October
2022 |
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(about
Edward B., a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "I
am most impressed as to what you have done to Edward, he looks so good.
I wished I had heard of you a long time ago, but you probably weren't
born like back in the late 1970's early 1980's as I took Edward to a
Teddy/Doll's hospital for his paws, should never have done it, lesson
learnt hard." Lesley J., Australia September
2022 |
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(about
Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "You’ve
done a marvellous job he looks wonderful. Thank you."
Margaret D., Berkshire August
2022 |
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(about
Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "I am so thrilled that Ted is now able to make his journey home. Thank you so much for taking such good care of him during his intensive treatment... "I
am so glad that Ted and I found you.
You are amazing."
Jennifer H., South Africa July
2022 |
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(about
Sandy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "You have done a wonderful job with something that I thought was well past repair. Let’s face it, every part of his body was breaking down, I am so pleased with how you have made him look his age which is 67 as that is part of his personality." "You
did a brilliant job, and I can’t thank you enough, you gave him life
again.
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Diane E., London May
2022 |
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(about
Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "My teddy arrived home this morning. He now looks much fitter and healthier. I'd
forgotten his head moved! Thank you very much and keep up the good
work!"
Judith R., Doncaster May
2022 |
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(about
Teddy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "He
is looking much happier. You have done a great job."
Gill B., Warwickshire April
2022 |
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(about
Little Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "It
really was very kind of you to agree to fix up Little Ted while I
waited. We feel very lucky to have found someone with so much skill and
experience working with teddy bears! I don’t think he could’ve been in
better hands. Our little friend looks so much better after your
efforts, and we feel a lot more confident about taking Little Ted out
on future adventures. He’s a lot happier now, and wanted to give you a
little wave to say thank you in person, and pass on his best wishes to
the other teddies in your bear hospital!" Derek M., Berkshire April
2022 |
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(about
Wooly, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank
you very much for all your help repairing Wooly, he is looking a lot
more like his old self again, it's his 50th birthday this year so
needed to look his best."
Mark M., Glasgow March
2022 |
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(about
Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Well done and he looks great. Didn’t imagine you could heal him so promptly. You must be a first class surgeon. You can operate on me anytime! He
has safely arrived and received by an emotional and delighted wife.
Thanks for all your pleasant and kind attention. He looks great." Hugh M., Perth March
2022 |
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(about
Eeyore, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Sasha
restored him beautifully, he is now able to stand once again, and he is
liberated from life inside a plastic bag. Jan T., Lancashire March
2022 |
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(about
a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "I
just wanted to thank you for the excellent work that you did on my
teddy bear - I'm very glad to have him finally fixed after such a long
time."
Jas A., Berkshire December
2021 |
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(about
Effie the Elephant, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Effie
arrived safely and [my granddaughter] squealed with delight when she
saw her yesterday. Thank you!"
Ela G. October
2021 |
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(about
two patients at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Wow
thanks so much! Amazing work..."
Lizzie A., Emmer Green March
2020 |
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(about
Yellow Teddy,
a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "It’s
been wonderful to get him beautifully repaired by Sasha and still look
like Yellow Teddy, as I turned 50, and give him a new lease of life!
Amanda M., Caversham August
2021 |
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Panda,
a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "That’s
incredible! I’ve never seen him in better shape.
Will C., Chesham August
2021 |
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(about
Ted,
a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "Thank
you so much, Ted looks great... Geoff K., Caversham July
2021 |
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(about
Bruno,
a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital): "He
is gorgeous and I can't thank you enough."
Sharon H. July
2021 |
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(about
Maurice): "Maurice is adorable. Thank you very much. I am so pleased that [our good friends’ newborn son] now has such a charming companion... ...
The other two Teddies live with my nieces. It is so nice to watch the
bears go about their lives under the loving care of their small but
growing owners." N. T. F., London March
2020 |
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(about
Tyler): "Dear
little Tyler
has arrived in his forever home... I
love little Tyler who, sitting
on my dressing table, makes me smile
every morning when I wake up. He is exquisitely made and has his
own personality." Mrs. R. S.-P., Oxfordshire December
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(about
Kyrill, upon his return from Sasha's Bear Hospital): "How
wonderful!!!
Kyrill arrived in best condition and he looks so nice and perfectly
healed! Annette von W., Germany February
2018 |
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(about
Archie & Ia):
"We bought a teddy
from you last year in Goring for our daughter for Christmas (Archie)
and she absolutely adores him. Now my other daughter saw your teddies
and she fell in love with Ia and would love to have her for Christmas." Andi B., Oxfordshire October
2017 |
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(about
Laurence II): "I
am enchanted with
him. Every time I look at him he makes me smile. What lovely
craftsmanship, he has such a lot of character. I don't think he'll be
giving me too much trouble...although there is a little twinkle in his
eye! Thank you so much for making me such a wonderful bear. No doubt I
will be tempted to contact you again some time in the future when he
needs a friend or two!" Sian G., Wiltshire September
2016 |
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(about
Count Rostov and Carol): "Carol looks
perfect! ...[The Count]'s great. Very pleased with both of
them!
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Jane S., Bath March
2016 |
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(about
Sasha's Bears):
"Фантастические
медведи!
...Очень ярко выражена индивидуальность. Они все такие осмысленные!
Такие персонажи! И "раньшие" были бесподобны, но в этих я просто
влюбилась...
Я твоя поклонница очень-очень."
Natasha R., Moscow October
2015 |
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(about
one of my felted bears): "Thank
you SO much
for Wee Bear
who is now guarding my bedside at St George's Hospital. He is very
popular with the nurses too!" Jonathan P., Reading July
2015 |
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(about
Morgan): "I
will nurture
Morgan as one of
my own and certainly feel bonded with him already, as do my 2 Grandsons
who will look, admire and, occasionally, stoke but are firmly aware
that this is Grampa`s Russian bear." Geraint T., Reading June
2015 |
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(about
Sasha Bear, made to order for baby Sasha): "Grandmother
Margaret is very pleased with the attention given to her request for a
special Bear. Sasha is absolutely lovely. Baby Sasha and Mum are very
pleased with her and is on a shelf overlooking Baby Sasha at night.
Thanks very much for the
brilliant service, it was a pleasure from start to finish. THANK YOU" Margaret C., Moray, Scotland October
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Two
of my Teddies, Edna and Raymond, were featured in the US magazine Teddy Bear and Friends
(click on the link below to see
the feature). In Beyond
Mohair, author Stephanie Finnegan explored the world of
teddy bears made of unusual materials: "With
her own one-of-a-knd or
very limited-edition bears, the Britain-based artist lets the fabrics
determine the outcome, with colors or patterns affecting each bear's
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(about
Mrs Bruin, made to order): "Mrs
Bruin has arrived
safe and
she is perfect, thank you so much." Anna S., Surrey March
2012 |
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(about
Raymond/Raymondo): "We
love Raymondo for his sweet,
simple charm, he would have been a fine bear in mohair but by using the
vintage, fabric from the 1970s he has been transformed into something
very exotic and colourful...and of course we love orange!" Barbara and Andy C., Kent February
2012 |
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(about
Gunter and Noel, made to order): "The
boys have arrived and I am
over the moon with them. I've decided to call
the brown one Gunter and the white one Noel. I think they are just
beautiful
and perfect. I can't wait to start taking pictures and getting them up
on
Facebook. I'll be getting my photoshoot done over the weekend and I'll
be
sending you lots of pics. It has really made Christmas magical for me." Katy T., West Yorkshire December
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(about
Martin and Susan): "Я
приютила двух мишей, Мартина и Сьюзи. Они как брат и сестра. Мои мишки
очень нежные и трогательные зверики. Эти
изящные и выполненные с большим вкусом и любовью игрушки привнесли
немного лирики и теплоты в мое зимнее настроение. ("I
have adopted two teddies,
Martin and Susan. They are like brother and sister. My teddies are very
gentle and touching creatures. These delicate toys, made with
a lot of taste and love, brought some lyricism and warmth to my wintry
mood. I will gladly adopt some more for myself and my friend. I want
everyone to share this warm happiness!") Yevgeniya K., Moscow, Russia December
2011 |
 
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(about
'Tedward', made to order): "I just had to write to thank you for Miles' copy, who I have now called Tedward. Miles means so much to me, as he was bought for me before I was even born [...] I trawled ebay for many years trying to find another Miles, with no success. I really can't believe how brilliant Tedward is - he looks just like Miles. I can't believe you were able to copy his feet. I adore him to bits! [...] He means the world to me and I love him. You have truly made my Christmas magical, thanks you. He is a dream come true. " Katy T., West Yorkshire December
2011 |
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(about
Misha, made to order for baby Eleanor): "Это
гениальный медведь!!!
Спасибо Вам огромное."
(This
bear is a work of
genius!!! Thank you very much.") Natalia T., Moscow/London July
2011 |
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