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Back Road Bears
Laconia, NH USA
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Daphne Aug 26, 2005

I've designed a new pattern... here's the 3rd attempt.... I'm quite happy with him and have decided to keep him! After Sarah posting a topic about the number of bears she KEEPS I've decided to name him "Keeper". Now to find an old skelton key for around his neck.

He's made of Schulte Kid mohair (my favorite) and has a pot belly, short arms, huge feet with fuzzy toes and his head.. well, I'm thinking it might be just a wee bit big still. He's 13.5" tall.

Please tell me what you think.... your honest opinions, please. None of this "Oh, he's adorable" crap bear_tongue just cause you think I want to hear it. Constructive criticism is very helpful. If you think to yourself "Oh, I'd buy him if only...." I want to know what that 'if only' is!! I'll be on drugs after my operation so no matter what you say I'll just laugh any way!! :lol:

Hugs,
Daphne

Kiprie Bears
Yokohama, Japan
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Marie_ Aug 26, 2005

Daphne,
"Keeper" is tooooooooooo cute !
I think he head is not too big and I love the body balance :D
Keeper is very cute when sitting and too cute when he stand ♪
Congratulation on your new design.

Hugs/Marie

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorAug 26, 2005

Good luck tomorrow, Daphne! I dunno . . . think maybe his head is a really good size for the rest of his body! He's quirky and VERY appealing. At first I was going to say that possibly his legs were positioned a tad high, but then I changed my mind. To lower the legs would take away from his overall "cuteness"! Way to go!!! bear_laugh

So. Cal.
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Kirsten Aug 26, 2005

Daphne - I want him!!!! :D
I kinda think the legs are a tad high also, but the head is perfect. Larger heads make animals and babies "cute"
So when can I buy him or his brother or sister??? bear_original

Jellybelly Bears
Australia
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Jellybelly Bears Aug 26, 2005

hey!! you saying 70 bears is too many to keep lolol:lol: just kidding lol
i think he is cute too Daphne bear_original I love the paws. I don't know about the legs being too high,...I usually check by sitting the bear down...is there a protrusion of his buttocks lol then they are too high..if it is all level and comfy looking it should be right. I don't think his head is too big..he looks cute and in proportion to me :D
hugs sarah

SHELLI MAKES
Chico, California
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorAug 26, 2005

Well, I was gonna say he's totally adorable, but don't want to shuffling any crap your way Miss Daphne. I love his very abstract, cartoony, whimsical nature. He's not trying to be realistic and therefore anything goes! His face is adora... oops. His face is REALLY, REALLY HANDSOME IN A SUPER CUTE KIND OF WAY. :)

I'd keep him too! His posture is divine. And he looks like a very solid stander; I'm envious!

Delartful Bears
Australia
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Delartful Bears Aug 26, 2005

Oh Daph, he is ADORABLE! (I had to do it!)

I personally, don't think his legs are too high, just personal preference, being a little higher like they are, it kinda essentuates the tummy...

Gorgeous, I know why you are keeping him!!

I am itching to try another idea i have stored in my head...sooooo more pattern designing for me soon too!
Danni

Doodlebears
UK
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doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorAug 26, 2005

Hiya Daphne you said

your honest opinions, please. None of this "Oh, he's adorable" crap just cause you think I want to hear it. Constructive criticism is very helpful

Well I'm not into dealing out crap so here goes...he is wonderful (no Crap) I really like him. I love your choice of colours (I've done the same colour combination) His big belly is great ..I'm not going to waffle on...you've made a good job there my girl...well done. here's my bear in the same colours.

Jane

Kim-Bee Bears
Pennsylvania
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kbonsall Aug 26, 2005

Very cute! I love his feet! - I need to learn how to do that!

Nova Scotia,Canada
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Shari Aug 26, 2005

I just plain like him,no crap!!

Hugs and extra blessings for you and a speedy recovery Daphne {{{{{HUG}}}}}
Shari.

Mo Bear Designs
Redcliff, Alberta, Canada
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Mo Beary Aug 26, 2005

Holly CRAP - He is so very very very cute. I love him to bits. I think the colors are superb together and he is just really really huggable!!!

Jane

Irenours-bears
France
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Irene Aug 26, 2005

Oh very MAGNIFIQUE. I can't tell what i don't love because he's all lovable bear_tongue

Upstate New York
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Deb Aug 26, 2005

Daphne ~

I'm no expert, but I'm wondering if OTHER than high quality materials and workmanship .... is there an expected "standard" for proportions, and if so ... why do we bother? His head is large, but but IMO looks to fit with his tummy.

Good colors.

Deb NY

Terries Bears
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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Terrie Aug 26, 2005

Sorry Daphne but I don't see anything wrong with him either. I love his profile!!!! I don't think that his legs are too high, I think that just shows off his big belly.:D

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorAug 26, 2005

Looks like the "adorable crap" still works for that adorable Keeper, Daphne!! And, Jane . . . I also LOVE your stringy little adorable cutie!! That color combination must be popular . . . I have a bear that I used it on, also!

Snowy Day Bears
St. Albans, VT
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sandi Aug 27, 2005

Daphne,
I agree with everyone else. He is very cute. The mohair is beautiful. I love the profile. He has such personality.

Sandi

Winneybears and Friends
White City, Oregon
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Winney Aug 27, 2005

Oh crap...hes perfect ! I do like those big feet , big belly and the head dosn't look too big..the legs look just right for him....loads of character...Winney

bears by beesley TM
Tofield Alberta Canada
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bearsbybeesley Aug 27, 2005

Absolutely Adorable!!!! A definate KEEPER!!!

Many Hugs Louise

Back Road Bears
Laconia, NH USA
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Daphne Aug 27, 2005

You all know how to cheer a gal up!!! Thanks! I'm quite partial to him myself and can't wait to make more!

Leg height... there is exaclty 3/4" between legs on the underside so moving down is out of question... could make bod a bit longer..... I'll try another with exiating pattern first.

Jane... love your bear! Once my hand heals perhaps I'll try plucking the muzzle fur.

Hugs,
D

Kirsten... He's MINE but I will take orders as he'll be an open addition for a while.... you name the color and give me a few weeks! bear_happy