Stacey Bear: Spinning History into Keepsakes

Stacey Bear, a talented artist and antiques dealer, traces her creative roots back to making dollhouse miniatures as a child. She still has a fondness for creating treasures in a small scale. Her spun cotton ornaments and dolls are highly sought out by collectors.  

Her work is a fusion of historical techniques and her own innovations. Stacey started collecting cotton ornaments and wanted to learn how to make them herself.  There was no internet or instructional book at the time so she experimented and figured it out.  

Her creations are born inside her 1812 farmhouse surrounded by beautiful antiques in Pennsylvania. Stacey’s studio is stuffed with stunning antique fabric, tinsel, old buttons, and trims. Sometimes Stacey will have an idea for something to make, but other times, an amazing piece of fabric will speak for itself.  

Mentions: 

• Susanna Wright: https://wams.nyhistory.org/settler-colonialism-and-revolution/settler-colonialism/susanna-wright/
• The Artisans Tent at The Zoar Village (Ohio): https://the-artisans-tent-at-zoar.com/
• The DC Big Flea Antiques Market: https://www.thebigfleamarket.com/dc-show
• Wright’s Ferry Mansion: https://www.wrightsferrymansion.org 

Visit Stacey’s website at: https://www.momentosartandantiques.com/