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Nova Scotia,Canada
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Shari Aug 15, 2006

This is my newest bear, a very big mistake or "accident" you could say. :redface: bear_ermm I started this bear after my surgery in Feb. as I could felt the parts and was a bit frustrated by being "laid up" and all the poking helped a bit. bear_wacko
She was only ever meant to have a needle felted outfit and her limbs and head were to be of mohair.
I had put her aside without finishing her as I wasn't sure I even liked her but I took her out again last week and decided to finish her. She was all done and jointed together and I was adding stuffing to her head before I did her nose when diaster struck bear_shocked :redface:
While stuffing her nose area, I poked my stuffing tool right through her face and made a hole bear_cry I was horrified and sewing her up didn't help,her face was uneven and I was heart broken.
Well I always meant to try the needle felted face course but never had the funds or time. I know that there are some beautiful bears made and displayed on here so I knew I couldn't hope to do as well but I had no choice but to try. I think she turned out okay for a first try and i will probably list her later today.
I truly admire all the talented people on here that are able to make such wonderful felted bears and creatures. I have not named her yet and she is about ten inches high so a "small" bear for me bear_smile Thanks for looking. :hug:

Charlotte Des Roches Designs
Adkins, Texas
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makafelts Aug 15, 2006

Oh wow Shari, you really did make the best of a mistake!!! What a wonderful accident recovery!!!! Beautiful bear!!!!!

Hugs &

Flying Fur Studios
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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psichick78 Aug 15, 2006

Shari, this bear is the most wonderful mistake I've ever seen. A truely cute face and I can totally see your style.

Nice work!

Pijangibears
Denmark
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Pijangibears Aug 15, 2006

Hi Shari

She is adorable. bear_wub
She's got such a sweet face.

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Dilu Aug 15, 2006

boy i wish i made mistakes like that. She's great!.....The way you did her eyes and lids makes her look like she is a little sad, or petulent. Simply adorable!
Great mistake Shari! congratulations....you done good!
ok ok ok you did very well....
gollyhugs
dilu

BootButtonBears
Adelaide
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BootButtonBears Aug 15, 2006

Well you mistake turned into a great success and a wonderful achievement - she is just beautiful. Great work.

Terries Bears
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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Terrie Aug 15, 2006

Shari, she doesn't look like a mistake! You did a great job of needlefelting, she is very, very cute.

Baird'sBears
Toronto
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Eileen Aug 15, 2006

bear_original She's the best-looking mistake I've ever seen, Shari! bear_thumb

JeannieB Bears
Greensboro NC
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JeannieB Aug 16, 2006

Beautiful accident! She has an adorable face! bear_wub
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Nova Scotia,Canada
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Shari Aug 16, 2006

Thanks so much girls bear_wub I've been struggling for hours to get her pictures done and loaded and just gave up for the night after one SNAFU after another. Tomorrows another day. bear_ermm bear_smile