(about Kanga and Baby Roo, patients at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Thank you so much for curing the kangaroos of their terrible signs of old age and wear. They look in the best of health."

Norma B.  
January 2024  

(about Brown Bear, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "What an amazing transformation, he looks wonderful, you have worked an absolute miracle.
Thank you so much, I am totally stunned by what you have achieved."

Sally B.  
December 2023  

(about Snowy Bear, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Oh my goodness thank you so much!
He looks amazing. I’m so pleased."

Emily S., Middlesbrough  
November 2023  

(about a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Amazing! He looks so much like himself but better. (...)
We are delighted. We didn't realise what a difference treatment would make to a 65 year old bear beyond having his paws sorted, but his fur has a glow to it, he feels softer and I can really imagine how he might have looked and felt in my late Dad's childhood."

Nat F., Bexhill-on-Sea  
October 2023  

(about Bobby the Dog, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Bobby looks great thank you – a massive improvement!
I’m surprised how little of the original fur is missing, I think when it was dirty/matted and not fluffy it looked worse than it was."

Dan G., Lancashire  
September 2023  

(about a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Thanks so much for your work on the bear.
I'm really delighted! It's so fresh and soft and looking fantastic.
It will be treasured for another 3 generations now, I hope!"

Emily B., Salisbury  
September 2023  

(about a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "He looks brilliant! Thank you! (...)
I am so pleased with how my bear has turned out. I can't thank you enough.
He really is just like I remember him when I was a child! Thanks!"

Paul G., North Shields  
July 2023  

(about Otter, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Otter looks amazing!!!
Thank you so much for fixing him up, mam is going to love having him back!"

Megan E., Port Talbot  
July 2023  

(about Spot, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Oh my goodness, made me cry! He looks amazing 🤩
Thank you so much (...) He is perfect!"

Natalie H., London  
June 2023  

(about Choo, made to order):

"Thank you so much.The bear is so so cute.
I'm sure mum is gonna like it and the colour of the shirt makes it stand out too."

Erica P., Singapore  

June 2023  

(about Nesbit, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Wow! What can I say, he is looking absolutely amazing, you have done a tremendous job. (...) He is looking a lot more healthy and you have managed to achieve this without having to replace limbs etc. (...) His nose now looks great as does his bow tie.
[We] think you have worked wonders, so please may we express our gratitude to you."

Ian and Sarah P., Newbury  
May 2023  

(about Edward, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "I can't thank you enough for all your work on him, he looks really handsome. Thank you once again.
Will definitely let other people know of your brilliant service."

Rose H., Rochester  
May 2023  

(about a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Thank you so much Sasha, he looks amazing.
My mum is so pleased."

Naomi K.  
April 2023  

(about Richard Lion, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "He's great. Thank you so much, it's really appreciated.
You've done an excellent job."

Richard B., Sheffield  
April 2023  

(about BooBear, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "This is the best news ever! He looks absolutely beautiful and looks like himself again. Thank you so much! You have done such a wonderful job. (...)
He looks absolutely gorgeous. I'm so happy and very thankful."

Natalie H., Wokingham  
March 2023  

(about Teddy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "I’ve just received Teddy and he is more than I could ever of hoped for!
I just want to say thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. It’s scary sending him off but I honestly couldn’t be happier with the outcome! "

Meghan C., Solihull  
February 2023  

(about Yarry, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "I haven't the words, he's so like he once was I'm just speechless. (...)
He's perfect and the collar you made him is lovely and is staying on him.
Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Charlotte W., Cornwall  
February 2023  

(about Pluto, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Oh my goodness! I’m so impressed! Thank you so much!(...)
I’m so happy! I cannot thank you enough. I’ve got my best friend back :)."

Millie D., Stoke-on-Trent  
February 2023  

(about Old Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Oh goodness, when I saw Ted I became really emotional! 
I haven't seen him sit up properly since I was little! 
He looks amazing! Thank you so much."

Elly H.  
January 2023  

(about Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "You cannot believe what joy you have brought back to us with your work on Ted. He is such an important part of our lives and we were devasted when he was injured and never thought we would ever get him back, but you worked miracles with him and we are so happy with the results, and so is Ted. We are so happy to have him back with us and we are forever grateful to you."

John & Paula H., High Wycombe, January 2023  

(about Wilb, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

"I have received Wilber back and he looks fantastic. 

Thank you so much, he looks a proper young man now."

Kim K., Kent  

January 2023  

(about Mat the Cat, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "We were all some happy, I had tears in my eyes!!! Mat is so fluffy!!!!"

Tanya N.  

December 2022  

(about Rose, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "You did a fantastic job!! 

My daughter was overjoyed to see Rose at home waiting for her"

Karl P., Caversham  

December 2022  

(about Dodo, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Thank you so much for making my Aunt so happy. 

She is so taken by having Dodo back in one piece and looking so good. 

We really do appreciate you mending him so quickly and so carefully."

Ann and Richard C.  

November 2022  

(about Micky, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

"If I ever hear of anyone who needs a soft toy repaired, I will certainly recommend you."

Sheila S., Farnborough  

November 2022  

(about Teddy and Dog, patients at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Amazing! The dog looks superb, he now has his character back. 

The teddy and dog are superb, you have done a brilliant job. Many thanks."

Steve B., Abingdon  

November 2022  

(about Teddy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Teddy looks incredible! Thank you so much! I love how you have repaired him and kept everything just as it would have been. Thank you very much for reattaching the label you found and for the information and showing me what he would have originally looked like. He looks absolutely smashing. You are marvellous and I am so glad I sent him to you."

Kim C., Lincolnshire  

October 2022  

(about TE, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Wow he looks 30 years younger! Thank you."

Kate N., Cheltenham  

October 2022  

(about Panda, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "I just wanted to say an absolutely massive thank you for the work you did for me and the speed at which you did it too! I could not be more pleased with how Panda has turned out. He will be sat ready and waiting for our first grandchild. Thanks so much again - I am over the moon with him and cannot wait to pass him on."

Lisa B., October 2022

(about Edward B., a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "I am most impressed as to what you have done to Edward, he looks so good. I wished I had heard of you a long time ago, but you probably weren't born like back in the late 1970's early 1980's as I took Edward to a Teddy/Doll's hospital for his paws, should never have done it, lesson learnt hard."

Lesley J., Australia 

September 2022

(about Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "You’ve done a marvellous job he looks wonderful. Thank you."

Margaret D., Berkshire 

August 2022

(about Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "I am so thrilled that Ted is now able to make his journey home. Thank you so much for taking such good care of him during his intensive treatment...

"I am so glad that Ted and I found you. You are amazing."

Jennifer H., South Africa 

July 2022

(about Sandy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "You have done a wonderful job with something that I thought was well past repair. Let’s face it, every part of his body was breaking down, I am so pleased with how you have made him look his age which is 67 as that is part of his personality." 

"You did a brilliant job, and I can’t thank you enough, you gave him life again. "

Diane E., London 

May 2022

(about Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "My teddy arrived home this morning. He now looks much fitter and healthier. 

I'd forgotten his head moved! Thank you very much and keep up the good work!"

Judith R., Doncaster 

May 2022

(about Teddy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "He is looking much happier. You have done a great job."

Gill B., Warwickshire 

April 2022

(about Little Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

"It really was very kind of you to agree to fix up Little Ted while I waited. We feel very lucky to have found someone with so much skill and experience working with teddy bears! I don’t think he could’ve been in better hands. Our little friend looks so much better after your efforts, and we feel a lot more confident about taking Little Ted out on future adventures. He’s a lot happier now, and wanted to give you a little wave to say thank you in person, and pass on his best wishes to the other teddies in your bear hospital!"

Derek M., Berkshire 

April 2022

(about Wooly, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Thank you very much for all your help repairing Wooly, he is looking a lot more like his old self again, it's his 50th birthday this year so needed to look his best."

Mark M., Glasgow 

March 2022

(about Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Well done and he looks great. Didn’t imagine you could heal him so promptly. You must be a first class surgeon. You can operate on me anytime!

He has safely arrived and received by an emotional and delighted wife. Thanks for all your pleasant and kind attention. He looks great."

Hugh M., Perth 

March 2022

(about Eeyore, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Sasha restored him beautifully, he is now able to stand once again, and he is liberated from life inside a plastic bag.
It made me cry when I saw him after his 'makeover', he now has a new lease of life. Thankyou Sasha, you did a wonderful job."

Jan T., Lancashire 

March 2022

(about a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "I just wanted to thank you for the excellent work that you did on my teddy bear - I'm very glad to have him finally fixed after such a long time."

Jas A., Berkshire 

December 2021

(about Effie the Elephant, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

"Effie arrived safely and [my granddaughter] squealed with delight when she saw her yesterday. Thank you!"

Ela G. 

October 2021

(about two patients at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Wow thanks so much! Amazing work..."

Lizzie A., Emmer Green 

March 2020

(about Yellow Teddy, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "It’s been wonderful to get him beautifully repaired by Sasha and still look like Yellow Teddy, as I turned 50, and give him a new lease of life!
... if only I could go to Sasha for the same at 50!!"

Amanda M., Caversham 

August 2021

(about Panda, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "That’s incredible! I’ve never seen him in better shape.
... Fantastic work."

Will C., Chesham 

August 2021

(about Ted, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "Thank you so much, Ted looks great...
... Getting him repaired meant so much, mum had looked after him for all these years and it seemed only right to give him a new life. His reincarnation was skilfully and sympathetically carried out and will be passed to one of my granddaughters when I am no longer here."

Geoff K., Caversham 

July 2021

(about Bruno, a patient at Sasha's Teddy Bear Hospital):

 "He is gorgeous and I can't thank you enough."

Sharon H. 

July 2021

(about Maurice):

 "Maurice is adorable. Thank you very much. I am so pleased that [our good friends’ newborn son] now has such a charming companion...

... The other two Teddies live with my nieces. It is so nice to watch the bears go about their lives under the loving care of their small but growing owners."

N. T. F., London 

March 2020

(about Tyler):

"Dear little Tyler has arrived in his forever home...
I’m delighted with him!! He is just perfect and will be much loved and cherished...

I love little Tyler who, sitting on my dressing table, makes me smile every morning when I wake up. He is exquisitely made and has his own personality."

Mrs. R. S.-P., Oxfordshire 

December 2019

(about Kyrill, upon his return from Sasha's Bear Hospital):

"How wonderful!!! Kyrill arrived in best condition and he looks so nice and perfectly healed!
I love the collar on his neck, it is very very chic and fits beautifully to his appearance. 
"...Thank you very very much for the wonderful work you did, you made me really very happy."

Annette von W., Germany 

February 2018

(about Archie & Ia):

  "We bought a teddy from you last year in Goring for our daughter for Christmas (Archie) and she absolutely adores him. Now my other daughter saw your teddies and she fell in love with Ia and would love to have her for Christmas."

Andi B., Oxfordshire 

October 2017

(about Laurence II):

"I am enchanted with him. Every time I look at him he makes me smile. What lovely craftsmanship, he has such a lot of character. I don't think he'll be giving me too much trouble...although there is a little twinkle in his eye! Thank you so much for making me such a wonderful bear. No doubt I will be tempted to contact you again some time in the future when he needs a friend or two!"

Sian G., Wiltshire 

September 2016

(about Count Rostov and Carol):

  "Carol looks perfect! ...[The Count]'s great. Very pleased with both of them! "

Jane S., Bath 

March 2016

(about Sasha's Bears):

"Фантастические медведи! ...Очень ярко выражена индивидуальность. Они все такие осмысленные! Такие персонажи! И "раньшие" были бесподобны, но в этих я просто влюбилась... Я твоя поклонница очень-очень."

"Fantastic Bears! ...Personality simply shines through. They are all so intelligent! Such characters! The earlier ones were imcomparable too, but these ones - I just love them... I am a great fan of yours."

Natasha R., Moscow 

October 2015

(about one of my felted bears):

"Thank you SO much for Wee Bear who is now guarding my bedside at St George's Hospital. He is very popular with the nurses too!"

Jonathan P., Reading 

July 2015

(about Morgan):

"I will nurture Morgan as one of my own and certainly feel bonded with him already, as do my 2 Grandsons who will look, admire and, occasionally, stoke but are firmly aware that this is Grampa`s Russian bear."

Geraint T., Reading 

June 2015

(about Sasha Bear, made to order for baby Sasha):

"Grandmother Margaret is very pleased with the attention given to her request for a special Bear. Sasha is absolutely lovely. Baby Sasha and Mum are very pleased with her and is on a shelf overlooking Baby Sasha at night. Thanks very much for the brilliant service, it was a pleasure from start to finish. THANK YOU"

Margaret C., Moray, Scotland 

October 2012

Two of my Teddies, Edna and Raymond, were featured in the US magazine Teddy Bear and Friends (click on the link below to see the feature). In Beyond Mohair, author Stephanie Finnegan explored the world of teddy bears made of unusual materials:

"With her own one-of-a-knd or very limited-edition bears, the Britain-based artist lets the fabrics determine the outcome, with colors or patterns affecting each bear's appearance and disposition."

Teddy Bear and Friends (Digital Edition, June 2012) 

(about Mrs Bruin, made to order):

 "Mrs Bruin has arrived safe and she is perfect, thank you so much."

Anna S., Surrey 

March 2012

(about Raymond/Raymondo):

"We love Raymondo for his sweet, simple charm, he would have been a fine bear in mohair but by using the vintage, fabric from the 1970s he has been transformed into something very exotic and colourful...and of course we love orange!"

Barbara and Andy C., Kent 

February 2012

(about Gunter and Noel, made to order):

"The boys have arrived and I am over the moon with them. I've decided to call the brown one Gunter and the white one Noel. I think they are just beautiful and perfect. I can't wait to start taking pictures and getting them up on Facebook. I'll be getting my photoshoot done over the weekend and I'll be sending you lots of pics. It has really made Christmas magical for me."

Katy T., West Yorkshire  

December 2011

(about Martin and Susan):

"Я приютила двух мишей, Мартина и Сьюзи. Они как брат и сестра. Мои мишки очень нежные и трогательные зверики. Эти изящные и выполненные с большим вкусом и любовью игрушки привнесли немного лирики и теплоты в мое зимнее настроение.
С удовольствием приобрету еще кого-нибудь для себя и своих друзей. Пусть у всех живет такое же теплое счастье!"

("I have adopted two teddies, Martin and Susan. They are like brother and sister. My teddies are very gentle and touching creatures. These delicate toys, made with a lot of taste and love, brought some lyricism and warmth to my wintry mood. I will gladly adopt some more for myself and my friend. I want everyone to share this warm happiness!")  

Yevgeniya K., Moscow, Russia 

December 2011

(about 'Tedward', made to order):

"I just had to write to thank you for Miles' copy, who I have now called Tedward. Miles means so much to me, as he was bought for me before I was even born [...] I trawled ebay for many years trying to find another Miles, with no success. I really can't believe how brilliant Tedward is - he looks just like Miles. I can't believe you were able to copy his feet. I adore him to bits! [...] He means the world to me and I love him. You have truly made my Christmas magical, thanks you. He is a dream come true. "

Katy T., West Yorkshire  

December 2011

(about Misha, made to order for baby Eleanor):

"Это гениальный медведь!!! Спасибо Вам огромное."                                                              

(This bear is a work of genius!!! Thank you very much.")

Natalia T., Moscow/London 

July 2011