Embroider Buddy

Embroider Buddy Introducing Embroider Buddy®! We make custom embroidery as easy as 1-2-3! I know the plush toy market well and I had never seen such a bear. On to the next idea!

Embroider Buddy was created by Donna Kotzer Jacobs and is the result of more than three years' development work. "For the last four years I have been exhibiting at the Imprint Sportswear Show in the US. I had developed a nice line of bearwear and bears that imprinters could purchase," Donna explains. "However, I noticed that the embroiderers wanted a bigger imprint area, so I started to research a

bear that one could embroider directly on the skin. The embroiderers needed a bear like EB, and it took someone in the toy business to create him. I look at Embroider Buddy as a child created out of the union of the toy and embroidery business." "I spent three years working and re-working countless prototypes to perfect the design. At first I was going to have a removable paw. One would take off the paw and embroider it and then put it back on - mabe with heavy duty Velcro? However, someone questioned whether the design would be childproof; could a chld pull off the paw easily? That was to Velcro the back of the Buddy. Then I thought: why didn't I use an opening at the bottom of the bear so that you could embroider the back as well? I was not happy with the Velcro so I tried an invisible zipper. "The inside was also an issue. Speaking to embroiderers I sensed they were not too keen on having to stuff the bear with handfuls of loose stuffing. Also, if a child opened the bear up there would be a 'stuffing mess'. I decided to create a 'pillow pouch' in the shape of the bear's belly that can be removed and inserted easily." The finished design is incredibly simple to use: all the embroiderer has to do is unzip the invisible zipper in the EB's backside, remove the pillow pouch and slip the body over the machine's plate to begin the embroidery process; once the embroidery is completed, pop the pillow pouch back insde, zip up your EB, and you're done! Embroider Buddy is seamless front and back, so it can be easily embroidered on either or both sides.

One of these is not like the others... 👀🐶Can you spot the Buddy? 😏Hint: he’s the one with a name on his belly. ✨Drop a 🐾...
06/15/2026

One of these is not like the others... 👀🐶

Can you spot the Buddy? 😏

Hint: he’s the one with a name on his belly. ✨

Drop a 🐾 if you found him!

Want to embroider Mr. Buddy Bear without complicated tools or a special hoop? 🧸✨This simple step-by-step tutorial shows ...
06/12/2026

Want to embroider Mr. Buddy Bear without complicated tools or a special hoop? 🧸✨

This simple step-by-step tutorial shows you an easy method for embroidering plush toys with professional-looking results and minimal setup.

Perfect for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike who want a faster, more efficient embroidery process using Embroider Buddy products.

Click the link in our bio to watch the full tutorial!

The next generation is ready. ⚽🌍Happy first day of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — may your team win and your Buddy have your ...
06/11/2026

The next generation is ready. ⚽🌍

Happy first day of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — may your team win and your Buddy have your name on it. 🧸

It’s June and we are HERE for it! ☀️🌈Meet our Rainbow Buddy Bear — the most colourful, huggable, embroiderable plush you...
06/08/2026

It’s June and we are HERE for it! ☀️🌈

Meet our Rainbow Buddy Bear — the most colourful, huggable, embroiderable plush you’ve ever seen. Add a name, a message, a monogram — make it totally one-of-a-kind. 🧸✨

Perfect for Pride, birthdays, new babies, or just because Tuesdays deserve a little rainbow too.

Shop Rainbow Buddy Bear → link in bio! 🌈

Graduation gifts come and go, but a personalized Buddy becomes a keepsake they'll treasure for years. 🎓❤️Whether they're...
06/08/2026

Graduation gifts come and go, but a personalized Buddy becomes a keepsake they'll treasure for years. 🎓❤️

Whether they're heading off to college, starting a new adventure, or celebrating a major milestone, a custom Buddy is a thoughtful way to mark the moment and create lasting memories.

Read more here: https://embroiderbuddy.com/2026/06/08/a-gift-they-wont-outgrow-celebrating-grads-with-a-personalized-buddy/

Graduation is a big moment, and it calls for more than just a card. Give them something they’ll want to keep forever.  A personalized Embroider Buddy is just that: an adorable, huggable keepsake with your grad’s name, year, or a special message embroidered on their graduation gown. Here are thr...

Turn a beautiful doll into a one-of-a-kind keepsake.In this video, we show how easy it is to personalize Embroider Buddy...
06/05/2026

Turn a beautiful doll into a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

In this video, we show how easy it is to personalize Embroider Buddy dolls and mermaids with embroidery. Add a name, monogram, or special design to create a gift that will be treasured for years to come.

Watch the tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7CC1npQ5jw&feature=youtu.be

Learn how to personalize Embroider Buddy dolls and mermaids with be...

Dad jokes? Endless. Best Father’s Day gift? Easy. 😄Give Dad something more personal this year with an Embroider Buddy he...
06/01/2026

Dad jokes? Endless. Best Father’s Day gift? Easy. 😄

Give Dad something more personal this year with an Embroider Buddy he’ll actually remember. Whether it’s embroidered with a special message, a family memory, or an inside joke, it’s a gift that brings a smile long after Father’s Day is over.

Read more here:
https://embroiderbuddy.com/2026/06/01/dad-jokes-dad-gifts-why-an-embroider-buddy-is-the-best-fathers-day-surprise/

Finding the right Father’s Day gift can be surprisingly tough. Dads usually buy what they want right away, or they say they “don’t need anything” while still using that old coffee mug from 2004. That’s why personalized gifts are the best choice. Personalized gifts feel thoughtful without b...

Don’t panic, just picnic. 🧺 Spring is here. Summer is coming. Picnic, relax, and make something new. Ideas can be messy....
05/28/2026

Don’t panic, just picnic. 🧺

Spring is here. Summer is coming. Picnic, relax, and make something new.

Ideas can be messy. Transfers shift, heat peaks, and things don’t always land right the first time.

That is part of the craft.

Our Buddies are built for the journey, through every trial and every success. Make it yours. 💕

05/26/2026

From embroidery to DTF, Cricut, and HTV projects, these personalized dolls are made to bring your creativity to life. Custom names and details make them perfect for gifts, small shops, and makers who want something unique.

Ready to customize your next project? Visit Embroider Buddy to get started.





Born classic, became iconic. 😎✨What started as a handful of cute buddies has grown into a movement of stories, names, an...
05/21/2026

Born classic, became iconic. 😎✨

What started as a handful of cute buddies has grown into a movement of stories, names, and memories that people actually keep.

Not many brands make it to the 20-year mark, but we’re nearly there.

Something iconic is dropping soon. A limited edition 20 Year Buddy is on the way. 👀

Stay tuned.

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