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Chowlea Bears
Henry is very shy - but would like to say hello
He's my first creation - so I would appreciate any feedback you have the time to give. Don't laugh too hard - it may hurt his feelings.
He is made from fully lined faux fur with suede paws and feet.
His eyes are hand painted and his nose handstitched in perle cotton.
His face is needle-sculpted and scissor sculpted (terrifying)
He is five-way nut and bolt jointed with poly-fibre filling.
I don't have a website as yet but feel free to email or PM
I apologize for the size and quality of the photos - I'm getting to grips with the technology - very slowly.
I may have put it in the wrong section as well :doh: Flippin eck
Sandra :redface:
Acid Attic BearsHenry is beautiful ! You did a great job on him :). I love his eyes color :).
:hug:
What a cutie!!!
Bears by EdieWow, Sandra! That is your first bear! What a great job! My first bear wasn't anywhere near that great.
Bear hugs, Edie
Flying Fur StudiosYou've done really well for your 1st bear. Looks like you've been making bears much longer!
Nice work! :clap:
Wild Thyme OriginalsYou
Sandra! Way to go! I'm with Edie on this one.... my first bear.... I was just really lucky that he had one body... two legs both pointing forward..... 
:doh: Your Henry is fabulous.... and doubly fabulous for a first bear!!!!!
Huge hugs to you Sandra....
Now... Sandra.... the time has come for you to stop using the embarrassed smiley face :redface: ALL the time!!!! You've nothing to be red faced about dear! If we had a "walking on air" smiley, THAT'S the one you should start using!
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals
Chowlea BearsThank you all so very much for your kind comments. :dance: :dance: I really am most grateful.
Sandra :redface: Sorry Kim - its just me I'm afraid.
Wild Thyme OriginalsSandra... don't think that I am coming down on you love.... I just think you should feel really proud of yourself! This is a super supportive community and bear makers in general are some of the nicest people in the world.... Before long you'll be 
instead of :redface:
Kim Basta
Widl Thyme Originals
Chowlea BearsO.K. Your foot has connected with my posterior :crackup: Sometimes I need that. Self esteem is not something I have in abundance.
I'll get there..
Sandra :redface: Sorry 
Wow Sandra!! 
What a cutie..........hard to believe this is your first!! Great job!
:hug:
Tracy
Henry is very cute Sandra and for your first Bear - wow.
Great work and we look forward to seeing your next Bear.
Hugs
Carolyn
Dolls N DreamsThat is a wonderful creation to be your first bear!!!
He is a cutie!!
ToadBriarwoooow you were brave to use such a long luxurious plush for your first guy!
& he came out beautifully! I think he looks excellent, well done. I am a newbie too
with less than a dozen bears under my belt, & it's only the last couple in which
I've used longer, denser fur & boy it's not nearly as easy as the sparse curly
matted stuff I started off with! So I salute your gorgeous results on this guy!
Did the synthetic stretch when you stuffed him? I had that problem on one.
What was hard? Did you have to do any parts over? What did you learn, &
are there things you wanna try differently next time?
I'm just fascinated by the learning path of bearmaking. & it's a great treat to
have a community like this
Charlotte Des Roches DesignsHenry is wonderful!!!! You should be very proud!!! He is an amazing "first"! How tall... lol... or short is he?
Hugs&
Real Deal BearsWoW...... Way to go Sandra. :dance:
Henry is great, 
you sure he is your first bear, wish my first was half as good 
Henry looks great! :clap:
Sophie Z'OursThat's a beautiful first bear, to my point of view.
He has wonderful eyes and a very sweet look.
You made a very good choice for the fur and well, I wish I had made such a charming bear as a first!!!
So don't feel shy!
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Sandra he is fabulous. Are you sure this is your 1st bear. You must be so proud of him. I agree that that embarrased smiley needs to change. How about this one 
Chowlea BearsDid the synthetic stretch when you stuffed him? I had that problem on one.
What was hard? Did you have to do any parts over? What did you learn, &
are there things you wanna try differently next time?I'm just fascinated by the learning path of bearmaking. & it's a great treat to
have a community like this :lol:
a) Henry is fully lined (I wanted to insure against the possibility)
b) I always find the head time consuming because I'm a bit tentative about it.
c) I learned to walk away if I felt all was not going well, and to come back to it later.
d) I want to try different design things such as the shape of the body parts. I don't want to do mass production - but to push myself and have each one different if I can.
I'm grateful for your interest.
Thanks
Sandra :redface:
Chowlea BearsHenry is wonderful!!!! You should be very proud!!! He is an amazing "first"! How tall... lol... or short is he?
Hugs&
He is 14.5"tall or 11" sitting.
Thank you for your comment.
Sandra :redface:
Chowlea BearsYou did a great job on Henry so are we going to start seeing more? and you will soon need to change your name from novice bear maker too
Thank you - you may have noticed I have a name Chowlea Bears. I'll make some changes in a little while. Meanwhile - onto Bear 2.
Sandra :redface:
Chowlea BearsSandra he is fabulous. Are you sure this is your 1st bear. You must be so proud of him. I agree that that embarrased smiley needs to change. How about this one http://www.cosgan.de/images/more/bigs/e058.gif
Love It. Ask Quy to put it on........
Sandra :redface: :dance:
Chowlea BearsCould I thank you all again for your kind words and for taking the time to post.
Sandra :redface: oops :dance:
Awesome!!!
Matilda Huggington-beareWonderful work, great pics, we usually head for showcase to display our pics. Did that answer your questions?
He's really a lovely bear. Brilliant job for a first !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wendy
