Welcome to the internet home of ASHENBERRY...come in and discover an array of whimsical
characters, all designed and created by Judith Anderson.
characters, all designed and created by Judith Anderson.
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About Me:
ASHENBERRY - original designs since 1991 - got its start as a lunchtime activity that I pursued while working as a therapist in a psychiatric hospital located in Syracuse, NY. I had always done lots of sewing as a kid and when I discovered an outlet for mohair, I was hooked. I only did one local show that year, but over the next 5 years, I increased the number of shows and decreased the number of hours spent working at the hospital. By 1996, I was up to 17 shows per year and dedicated myself full-time to my ever expanding studio. Since then, I have moved four times - twice to other NY locations, once to a mountain top home on the Blue Ridge of VA, and lastly to my Victorian home in the tiny, eclectic town of Norfolk, CT.
My creations vary from bears to camels, monkeys, cats, dogs, swans, meerkats, lions, gollies, fairies and humans, and range in size from 2 to 24 inches. Using mohair, mini fabrics and/or wool felt, they are all fully jointed, then most are wired to increase their pose-ability. Each is stuffed with a combination of fiberfill, cotton fill, glass pellets and/or steel shot. German glass eyes, needle and/or scissor sculpting, embroidery and/or needle-felting complete the figure.
I consider myself very lucky these past many years to have met so many creative artists and supportive collectors from all over the world, and am grateful for each day that I am a part of this "warm and fuzzy" family.
If you have any questions or comments , or would like to be added to my email list, please use the Contact Form on the Payment Options page.
My creations vary from bears to camels, monkeys, cats, dogs, swans, meerkats, lions, gollies, fairies and humans, and range in size from 2 to 24 inches. Using mohair, mini fabrics and/or wool felt, they are all fully jointed, then most are wired to increase their pose-ability. Each is stuffed with a combination of fiberfill, cotton fill, glass pellets and/or steel shot. German glass eyes, needle and/or scissor sculpting, embroidery and/or needle-felting complete the figure.
I consider myself very lucky these past many years to have met so many creative artists and supportive collectors from all over the world, and am grateful for each day that I am a part of this "warm and fuzzy" family.
If you have any questions or comments , or would like to be added to my email list, please use the Contact Form on the Payment Options page.
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SHOW SCHEDULE 2018:
2/18- Bright Star Teddy Bear Show in Tampa, FL
7/13-15 - BearHugs4U online show..."Red 4 U, Blue and White 2"
10/5 - 7 - BearHugs4U online show..."Pumpkin Parade"
11/9 - 12 - Bright Star Promotions online show..."Holiday Stars"
2/18- Bright Star Teddy Bear Show in Tampa, FL
7/13-15 - BearHugs4U online show..."Red 4 U, Blue and White 2"
10/5 - 7 - BearHugs4U online show..."Pumpkin Parade"
11/9 - 12 - Bright Star Promotions online show..."Holiday Stars"