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I'm new here and figured I might as well jump right in! I need some input on pattern design. I've designed lots of bear patterns (I doodle them all the time), but let's face it, a bear is a bear is a bear. When I needed to make a ferret/mongoos type critter, I needed some serious help! I found a pattern in a book and made some alterations to my liking. I need to make several more changes before I will be happy with it.
Now, I know it's still not MY pattern, since I just altered it. But, let's say I put it away in a cabinet and draw one out by hand with all the changes I want. Obviously, it will look very similar to the one from the book. But, since I drew it myself, is it my pattern?
Just need your opinions.
Stephanie
Ohhhhh! I LOVE chocolate! Especially chocolate covered nuts. Nuts have protein and good fats, therfore, they are the perfect food. Right?! I know I could live on them! 
I'm brand new here and was reading away and thought I'd stick my 2 cents in. I trim off the fur in the nose area, then cut out a nose shape from black ultrasuede. I glue this on the nose and let it dry. It gives a nice outline to follow and the black helps fill in your stitches. It also helps 'fill' the nose so it looks a little more 3-D. I also use a pair of small pliers to get the needle through.
