Bearspoke Bears Ltd

Meet Emma Paterson

WHERE STITCHES TELL A STORY
Emma is the maker behind BearSpoke, a little corner of handmade magic rooted in generations of craft. What began as a gentle distraction from a career in finance has grown into something truly special. On her mother’s side, Emma comes from a long line of tailors and seamstresses and she feels lucky to carry that tradition forward in her own way.

Every bear Emma creates is lovingly handmade in her workshop on a Suffolk farm, one stitch at a time. She doesn’t use patterns; each piece grows from an idea into something wonderfully unique, with its own personality, expression and little quirks. Emma pours heart and patience into every detail, because these aren’t toys, they’re keepsakes made to be held, cherished and passed down.

This year, with a house move underway, Emma has been focusing entirely on commissions. However, for one weekend only, she will be joining us at the Rougham Estate Arts&Crafts, her only public event of the year.
Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift or dreaming up a custom creature of your own, this is a rare chance to meet Emma and discover what BearSpoke is all about.