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JeannieB Bears
If anybody knows Lisa Pay-please don't tell her what I've done to her Molly pattern!
This 12" chubby fellow is hand sewn and five way jointed. He has German glass eyes, ultra-suede paws and a Pearle cotton nose and mouth. His tummy is weighted with steele shot. His "third ear" is sewn to his bottom-for an adorable cub tail! He is made from fabulous ginger bear faux fur from Bear Bottoms Originals...Thank You Kimberly! A huge bear hug to Tammy and her daughter from Beckoning Bears, for their help and advice :hug: . Sue Ann if you're reading this....be aware...I cut out your pattern today and will be destructing...I mean constructing, a new bear this week :crackup: .
My name is JeannieB....and I am addicted 
Almost forgot...His name is Raisin....because I had to eat a lot of cereal before I could cut out his pattern parts from the box!
Patsy Lake BearsJennie you have done a wonderful job on Raisin, I had to laugh when you said you had to eat alot of ceral to use the cardboard... :crackup: :crackup: :crackup: I am sure Lisa would love the result of the bear... great work
JeannieB BearsThank you, Patsy. That was a lot of raisins. Hubby said we had to eat the cereal....I would've just taken it out!
JeannieB 
Apple Dumpling DesignsJeannie,
Raisin is very sweet, cute & downright adorable.. I wish my bear turned out that cute...
Great job...it is addicting isn't it. You are in big trouble now Missy!!!
Hugs,
Shantell
Pumpkin & Pickle BearsOh wow..he is absolutely FANTASTIC!!! You have done such a wonderful job Jeannie!
I think he is SUCH a cute bear - the sort I really fall for!!! I wanna hug him!
Well done...I'm sure Raisin will be cherished forever..... :hug:
Sophie Z'OursFantabulous bear!
I think that's great for a first bear, Jeannie!
I cannot wait to see your next!
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Baird'sBears He's really beautiful, Jeannie--well done! 
I love the name and the quest-for-cardboard story :crackup:
Your Hubs must be a distant relation of mine! 
Teddybears SwedenYou have done a very good job! My first bear was not as pretty as your Raisin! 
Nova Scotia,CanadaGreat job!!! Raisin is so sweet I laughed at the cereal box thing, I use them to and also frozen pizza boxes. You can get those after just one meal 
:hug:
JeannieB Bears:hug: Thanks to everyone for all the positive comments!!! Learning from TT over the past year has really improved my crochet bears. While I sewed this first bear: I used at least seven things I learned from TTers. Not to mention Intercal made it so easy to get all the things needed for bear making.
I posted a note in the OR lounge asking for cereal boxes....and now have a reserve supply of boxes if anyone needs them! :crackup: Frozen pizza boxes....why didn't I think about that?! :doh:
Last night I made Raisin his own afghan to match his hat...he loves it. 
Bear hugs,
JeannieB
dusty attic bearswow, i can`t belive this is your first bear, hes wonderful.
my first bear looked like he`d been ran over by a 10 tun truck. :crackup: :crackup:
JeannieB BearsI think Raisin felt like he had been run over by a truck! I actually felt sorry for him and gave him breaks .
Just cut out the fur for Raisins big sister,"Prune" :crackup:
JeannieB
Laurie Lou BearsYou have done a really great job on your first bear-he has a really adorable face.I hope you like your cereal as it looks like you will be eating rather a lot of it if you are addicted to making bears. :crackup:
Laurie :hug:
Jeannie, I am so glad you posted pictures of Raisin- You know how much I love him and how proud I am of you !!!! It was an absolute pleasure "virtually helping" you through your first bear, but you already seemed to know what you were doing. I just got to ooh and aww over the preview pictures. I love the raisin comment and the 3rd ear comment :crackup: :crackup: . I can hardly wait to see the next cutie pie, or should I say Prune :crackup:
I knew you'd be hooked !
PaHe's adorable. You did a great job for a first bear!!!!
Kathleen
JeannieB BearsThanks again for all the lovely comments on Raisin! I'm getting a little worried that he is a first time fluke?! His big sister "Prune" is coming along a little easier....I may be able to let Tammy get some rest from all the questions!!
Laurie...Thank God, I love cereal :pray: !!!
Bear hugs,
JeannieB
OxfordJennie, YOU did a good job on your first bear Raisin is lovely
Beary hugs
Celena :hug:
JeannieB BearsThank you for taking the time to look at him, Celena! I'm very proud of him
JeannieB
Matilda Huggington-beare:crackup: RAISON? Oh how wonderful Addicted JEANNE.
He is soo sweet. I wish my first had been so weel done
Hes lovely, keep it up. You are now on a slippery slope to cutesville. :crackup:
Wendy
Jeannie....I can't believe this is your first. Well done you! Looking forward to meeting prune and the next new members to be added to your hug.
another addict!
Delartful BearsOh Janine - he is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a beauty!
Love the hat too!
Danni
Raisin is just a terrific bear, and so wonderful for your first. There will be no stopping you now.
bears by beesley TMOh my! Wow! Jeannie you have done a fantastic job on your first bear! It looks like you are a natural Hon! I am so impressed!
Hugs Louise
JeannieB BearsWow!! Thanks for all the lovely comments! I am having a great time with this :dance: I have hopes that Prune will be officially "born" this weekend.
Bear Hugs,
JeannieB
Kiprie BearsJeannieB ! I can't believe he is your first bear ???
He is adorable !!! The long fur is gorgeous too. :clap:
You must have those magic hands ?? hmmmm?? 
hugs 
marie
