"JoAnne's teddies are wonderful! I proudly own "Kindness" and I love her.  JoAnne is a very talented bear-maker and her teddies are exceptionally well crafted with attention paid to the smallest detail. Each little bear has its  own unique personality."  Andrea Brewer, Mars Hill, NC

"Well, what can I say? These little darlings I received from JoAnne are nothing but quality  and total cuteness! I have only a few artist teds, but will definately acquire a large family of JoAnnes'.  A truly gifted and imaginative artist with a flare for the true teddy appeal we all look for. Thank you so much for the smiles you've given and the child you brought out in me with your babies!!!!" Tammy Paulick aka  r3dsparks@aol.com Eagle River, WI

"I have only been collecting artist bears for about six months but already have four of JoAnnes. They are beautifully made, are very detailed and have the most wonderful expressions. The only complaint I have is that she sells her new bears so quickly I keep missing out ! I will certainly be adding many more of these lovely teds to my collection." 
Gillian Lewis, London, UK

I own four of JoAnne's bears and have just purchased my fifth.  her bears are exquisite.  They have personality galore and the workmanship is superb.  I have been collecting bears for over 10 years and JoAnne's bears are some of the best quality I have come across.  She's a wonderful person and has a genuine love of bears that shines through in her work."

Kris Weekley, Boise, Idaho

"I have been collecting bears for 20+ years and have a whole room in my house dedicated to all my bears  (over 300) total.  Recently, I had to restrict myself to only buying miniatures because I was running out of room.  One of my first mini's I purchased off Ebay was 'Aster' from JoAnne.  Aster is one of her signature 'embroidered' bears and just capture my heart.  JoAnne's bears have such uniqueness, detail and quality.  She is constantly striving to be creative and make the best bear
 possible each and every time she makes one.  She is always extremely accommodating to her customers and goes beyond the call of duty to please us.  I am to the point now where I only want different and special bears because I have so many.  JoAnne just keeps making them - one better than before.  Just when I didn't think she could possibly make a cuter, better bear, there she is with a new one.  I have now collected bears from all across the world including England, France, 
Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and United Kingdom and JoAnne is one of the top makers on the vast list of artist for quality, detail and reasonable prices.  I now have a total of 24 bears from JoAnne and hope to get more!  Thank you JoAnne, you have made teddy collecting special for me!" 
Julie Davie, Cheyenne Wyoming, dasgus@worldnet.att.net

"Being an avid bear collector for years, I'm always on the search for the unique. I've found that in  JoAnne's creations! Each little one has a personality of its own and the attention to the smallest detail is  evident. She uses creativity and imagination to offer the collector a true keepsake!
Karen Torbett, Evans City, Pennsylvania

"JoAnne is truly an artist!  Her sweet bears have a lot of craftsmanship, character, and personality.  She pays great attention to all the little details, and has a lot of enthusiasm for bear making!  I continue to be delighted with “Winslow”, and hope to adopt another bear soon!"

Camille Renteria (Teddy Bear Lover) Richland, Washington

"Each of these little bears is an adorable treasure. Each truly has it's own personality. I am the proud 'mom' of about 6 of JoAnne's bears. I always love looking at her site. I am sure that there will be more little critters that NEED to come live with me. JoAnne has tons of talent & whimsy. She is great to work with."
Rere, New York

"I've been collecting bears for more years than I care to divulge, but recently purchased "Firecracker" from JoAnne and was AMAZED at the workmanship that went into that little, adorable, too cute for words, bear!!! As a result, I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of "Bearnadette", and am sure I will be buying more of these precious little bears to add to my collection. I hope someday I can make a bear half as well as you can, JoAnne....mine are still a little "scary"! :) Genevieve from Illinois

"As a fellow Bear Artist and a collector for many years, I have to admit that  my collection of Teddy Bears is quite small compared to some. I am very particular about which Teddies come to live in my collection. They have to say “HUG ME”, 
“TAKE ME HOME”, and “SING TO MY HEART” all at once, for me to adopt a new mini Teddy Bear. JoAnne’s bears never disappoint me in any of these areas. They are each unique and artistic representation of JoAnne’s heart and soul. You see her attetiveness to detail in every aspect of her artistry,  not to mention the imagination that shows through in each bears style, accessories, and theme. She is a treasure and asset to the Bear World…
~Druanna, (artist/designer) Lighthouse Cottage Bears, www.lighthousecottage.com

"I have purchased several of Joanne's bears, and each and everyone one of them is of the highest quality. The sewing is impeccable, the best materials used.Her bears are so full of personality, and such a joy to own! I know I will have many more of her wonderful creations in my bear hug!"
Mari Beth Roland Tucson, AZ USA