Charity Bear

 Charity Bear — A Thoughtful, Flexible, In-the-Hoop Memory Bear

Charity Bear was lovingly designed to give you options, ease, and confidence, whether you’re creating a keepsake memory bear or a sweet plush companion from scratch.

She is engineered to stitch beautifully on a wide range of embroidery machines, and is available for the following hoop sizes:
4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10, 8x8, 8x12, and 9x14 — making Charity accessible whether you’re working with a smaller machine or a larger hoop.

Unlike traditional bears, Charity’s head and body are combined and stitched together completely in-the-hoop, eliminating the need for a doll joint at the neck. This makes her especially well-suited for memory bears, keepsakes, and softer fabrics where jointing isn’t ideal — while still giving you the choice to add joints where you want them.

Her head and body are fully contoured and dimensional, not flat, giving Charity a gentle 3D shape and a cuddly, finished look straight out of the hoop. She even features a tiny, adorable tail that adds just the right touch of charm.

 Designed With Options in Mind

Charity Bear is all about flexibility:

• Arms & legs can be:

  • sewn directly into the body or

  • attached using doll joints for added posability

• This allows you to:

  • make her completely joint-free, or

  • add joints only where you prefer

This thoughtful construction gives you control over both the look and the build process.

 Legs & Feet — Your Choice

• Create her legs in a simple flat style for a classic plush finish

• Or use the included footpad option to give Charity sweet 3D feet with added dimension

Both options are beginner-friendly and stitch beautifully in-the-hoop.

 Expressive Faces Made Easy

Charity comes with multiple face options, allowing you to give her a unique personality every time you make her.

Her face includes:

• eyebrows

• a selection of eyes

• an appliquéd muzzle finished with a vintage stitch instead of satin stitching, making it easier and more forgiving to construct

Unlike Charlotte Bear, Charity’s nose does not require matching — it is engineered as a single, easy piece.

You can finish her nose in three different ways:

• embroidered nose

• appliqué nose with vintage stitch edging

• plastic bear nose

 A Little Extra Magic

We added magnets to Charity’s hands, allowing her to hold small accessories, keepsakes, or props — perfect for gifting, storytelling, or display.

 A Sweet, Smaller Bear

Charity Bear is smaller than Charlotte Bear, making her:

• quicker to stitch

• ideal for gifts and memory projects

• wonderfully huggable without being oversized

 Why Makers Love Charity Bear

- Stitches in 4x4, 5x5, 5x7, 6x10, 8x8, 8x12, and 9x14 hoops
- No neck joint required
- Memory-bear friendly
- Optional doll joints for arms & legs
- 3D contoured head and body
- Multiple face and nose options
- Vintage-stitch appliqué for easier construction
- Magnet hands for interaction
- Thoughtfully engineered for flexibility

Charity Bear was created to meet you where you are — whether you love doll joints, avoid them entirely, or simply want the freedom to choose.

She’s gentle, adaptable, and full of heart… just like the projects she’s made for.