Welcome to the internet home of the artwork of Isabella Hoffmann, owner of Bearly Collectibles and Willow Nook Machine Felting Designs. This site has been organized by specialty, and you are welcome to browse through both the Bearly Collectibles and Willow Nook Designs collections for available pieces, upcoming classes and shows, and galleries of previous work. Please contact us if you have any questions about this site, Isabella's work, how to make a purchase or an order, and about booking her for class instruction in your area. Happy browsing!

Bearly Collectibles
Collectible Mohair & Alpaca Teddy Bears and Critters








Isabella began making Mohair Teddy Bears in 1992, and professionally in 1995. Her award winning designs and pieces have been adopted and created by thousands of people around the world, and she has been a featured artist in numerous magazines and shows. She is currently a designer for Clements GmbH Toy Company in Germany, and some of her pieces are on permanent display in a museum in there as well. She teaches bear making classes in the Milwaukee area, and is available for private instruction. Click on Bearly Collectibles for more information!

Willow Nook Machine Felting Designs








In 2002 Isabella started to experiment with three-dimentional wool feltingand has since expanded her interests and expertise to include Machine Needle Felting. This is a rather new artform, and Isabella's first book on the techniques and designs she has created is available now.  Classes are available now! Click on Machine Felting for more information.


2005 Golden George Nominee, Farrell


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Isabella Hoffmann
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