I used to make soft toys and then specialised in teddy bears about 10 years ago. I work part-time at Oakley Fabrics Ltd and in that capacity, offer advice on problems with bear-making learned from workshops and my own mistakes.

I have two boys (aged 11 and 13) who still have soft spots for soft toys but not housework. This is a shame because I don't like hosuework either! My hobbies are squash, hockey and Musical Theatre.

email: ddmbears@aol.com