Human nature is curious, competitive and loves to win. Margaree Streiff, of the infamous German toy company bearing her name, claims a place in history's winner's circle by creating the original teddy bear in the late 1800's. The first mohair teddy was presented in 1903 at the Leipzig Toy Fair and today is a rare, highly valued, vintage collectible. Though children have always clung to the security of their teddy, during historically hard times, availability waxed and waned. Today, the enduring appeal of vintage reproductions lives on at its best in the distinctive artistry and quality of one-of-a-kind, Bears of the Abbey.
In every child's life there is a special, unforgettable toy, often the embodiment of constancy and loyalty felt in the companionship of a trusty teddy. Equally endearing is how the toy got its name. The story goes that President Theodore Roosevelt attended a hunt, but humanely declined to shoot a bear that had been tied to a tree. When the touching story reached the press, the beloved trusty toy was, from that day forward, christened 'Teddy'. Few originals remain, serving to skyrocket their value today.
Susan and Mark McKay of Canada are the joint partnership and inspiration for the artistic, award-winning, vintage bear reproductions highly regarded by collectors today. Over the past nearly 30-years, Susan has proven to be more than a consummate craftsman and seamstress. Possessing a limitless imagination, the artist incorporates her unrivaled talent with an eye for detail. Her handcrafted, limited edition collections and distinctive, one of a kind creations come to life in the finest mohair and alpaca wool.
Mark's contribution is in the marketing field, where he is solely responsible for taking the teddy's to the global marketplace through an impressive number of international presentation shows. Mark presents the annual Christmas event in November, when the new cast members to join the family of fiber art collectibles, are introduced locally.
As a recipient of the prestigious TOBY award for artistic excellence, Susan has been featured in many major trade magazines, in addition to appearing as a featured guest on televised morning shows across Canada. With a reputation for extraordinary skills in artistic design concepts and craftsmanship, combined with creations construed with the finest quality materials, the artist has a notably strong following with adoptive families throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
The handmade creations come to life through the expressive realism of antique glass eyes and distinctively detailed, air-brushed facial accents. The highest quality mohair and alpaca wools remarkably individualize each one-of-a-kind, interpretive, soft-sculpture as a work of art. Each animals's unique quality is construed through the artful application of color, texture and density, defined by the materials.
Handcrafting accounts for the designed differences that distinguish appearance through variable expressions, sizes and colors. Primarily, still teddy inspired, the artist remains open to continued growth through diversifying her focus to encompass all critters great and small. Today, concept collectibles include specialty critters all designed with trademark movable joints.
The enduring appeal of a soft, mohair teddy began with a vision. Today, the magic lives on in the treasured collectibles of Bears of the Abbey. Artistically-applied attention to detail, brings to life a special work of art that will create forever memories.
In every child's life there is a special, unforgettable toy, often the embodiment of constancy and loyalty felt in the companionship of a trusty teddy. Equally endearing is how the toy got its name. The story goes that President Theodore Roosevelt attended a hunt, but humanely declined to shoot a bear that had been tied to a tree. When the touching story reached the press, the beloved trusty toy was, from that day forward, christened 'Teddy'. Few originals remain, serving to skyrocket their value today.
Susan and Mark McKay of Canada are the joint partnership and inspiration for the artistic, award-winning, vintage bear reproductions highly regarded by collectors today. Over the past nearly 30-years, Susan has proven to be more than a consummate craftsman and seamstress. Possessing a limitless imagination, the artist incorporates her unrivaled talent with an eye for detail. Her handcrafted, limited edition collections and distinctive, one of a kind creations come to life in the finest mohair and alpaca wool.
Mark's contribution is in the marketing field, where he is solely responsible for taking the teddy's to the global marketplace through an impressive number of international presentation shows. Mark presents the annual Christmas event in November, when the new cast members to join the family of fiber art collectibles, are introduced locally.
As a recipient of the prestigious TOBY award for artistic excellence, Susan has been featured in many major trade magazines, in addition to appearing as a featured guest on televised morning shows across Canada. With a reputation for extraordinary skills in artistic design concepts and craftsmanship, combined with creations construed with the finest quality materials, the artist has a notably strong following with adoptive families throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
The handmade creations come to life through the expressive realism of antique glass eyes and distinctively detailed, air-brushed facial accents. The highest quality mohair and alpaca wools remarkably individualize each one-of-a-kind, interpretive, soft-sculpture as a work of art. Each animals's unique quality is construed through the artful application of color, texture and density, defined by the materials.
Handcrafting accounts for the designed differences that distinguish appearance through variable expressions, sizes and colors. Primarily, still teddy inspired, the artist remains open to continued growth through diversifying her focus to encompass all critters great and small. Today, concept collectibles include specialty critters all designed with trademark movable joints.
The enduring appeal of a soft, mohair teddy began with a vision. Today, the magic lives on in the treasured collectibles of Bears of the Abbey. Artistically-applied attention to detail, brings to life a special work of art that will create forever memories.
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