I am Shortcake by Hisa Kato, Japan Artist Bears From Around The World this winning design of Angel

this winning design of Angel from Steiff makes her the perfect size for Stitch

This is the 9th edition of  'The Great American Bear' and is attired in an “unofficial” uniform which can be found in the wardrobe of almost every American: a classic pair of jeans and a comfortable hoodie

Henley has pinky-beige wool felt paw pads

Adding to its festive appearance is an apricot-coloured silk bow

but they complement each other perfectly in their everyday antics

I am Shortcake by Hisa Kato, Japan Artist Bears From Around The World this winning design of AngelThis whimsical, little cat bear is made of hand dyed mohair, so sparse it is almost bald. He has blue vintage shoe button eyes and a red nose on his moulded resin muzzle. Wire jointed, he comes cosily ensconced in a childs shoe, hand painted by Hisa (to suggest pink chocolate) and decorated with whirls of cream. Cookie. On the sock hang two small paintings (one of Alfonzo, the other patisserie) both painted by Hisa. This Shortcake is number 2 (and our