Hi!  I'm Nancy Tillberg, the artist behind the creations that you see on these pages.  Teddy Bear Making is one of the greatest joys in my life and I've been making bear for over 12 years. Recently, I've also started creating dolls, as this seemed to be a natural creative progression for me.  Very soon I will begin posting photos of the dolls that I have available on this web site.

In 1998, I appeared on national television as a guest on Sue Warden's Craft-Scapes. Shortly thereafter, my first book on bear making, "Teddy Bears with a Past" was published by Krause Publications. This book includes 9 patterns and step by step instructions that enable you to 'Take your old fur coat and Stuff It!' ™

Book two, was released in November of 2003. '101 Bears to Make' This book has three unique patterns with interchangeable body parts along with instructions for many, many bear making techniques.  My goal in writing it was to put everything you need to know in one beautiful book. Both books are available at major bookstores, and here on the web site. Just go to the link for Nancy's Books  on the left.

When I'm not bear-making, I lead a busy life as a wife, mother of two and full time Police Officer with the City of Thunder Bay, in Ontario, Canada. I hold a psychology degree from the University of Windsor and Certificate in Web Design from Confederation College.  You can visit  my web design studio at www.timberlineweb.com

In my 'spare' time, I  teach bear-making workshops in person and on-line. The EbearZ University, is where I post on-line workshops for creating dolls & teddy bears.

Among the awards I've won for my bears is a TOBY nomination for my clown teddy, 'Mulligan.' The best rewards however, are when my creations are adopted into new homes with owners that truly Luv them!

I'm truly grateful for all of the blessings that God has showered on me and my family!