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Jare Hares & Bears Sep 14, 2006

I am actually hoping to have time to do this one... but it might not get finished until Christmas...     next year...  

kate Sep 15, 2006

What a sweetie!  And "Goldie" bear too!
Thank you
Kate

Jare Hares & Bears Sep 16, 2006

Laurel -
The rules are clearly explained in sub section B -c/d 23-305.4 of your membership agreement. You may never alter another persons pattern! And you must always use Intercal Fabrics! To be eligible to win any prizes you must be 18 to enter and must be a resident of the United States of America.
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Just teasing you...
The rules, if any, are usually listed in the 1st post that is made. Our biggest rule is post pictures and share!
Use any fabric you have. We are a pretty easy going group on here. The one rule that people usually try to make is the deadline. But I think that can vary greatly. I think I posted something to a challenge about a month after it was due.
Relax and Have FUN!

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 16, 2006

Laurel . . . yes, indeed, you may increase/decrease the size of the pattern.  This is our first free pattern challenge, and we are seeing things we will improve upon next time.  For instance, I don't believe I put the size of the bear this pattern design makes.  Goldie is around 14", but when you print the pattern, it will come out about 95% of the original . . . so will make an approximately 13.5" bear.  At least that's what my printer did when I printed it out.  If it is printed at 100%, some of the lines get cut off.  So - next time we will adjust for that.  We didn't put a time limit on this challenge, so make your bear when it's convenient for you.  Just want everyone to enjoy the experience!   :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Barbs Kelly Sep 17, 2006

Thanks guys I am going to give this my best shot.

New to bear making.

Barbs

Bearalive Sep 17, 2006

Thank you Sue Ann for that generous gesture! I just found out ( I know!...Where was I?? ) and I love the pattern. I am going to give it  try even if I know will not be even close to your beautiful bears!
Thanks again and congratulations to the ones with the idea of this challenge  :clap: I think it will be a very interesting and fun one!
bear hugs and Golly smiles.
Gladys

Dilu Sep 17, 2006

I just finished making up Sue Ann's pattern.

I resized it to 35% and the head 45%.  Then whipped it up.  It was a joy to work with, sewed easily, everything fit perfectly and it has some really good aspects to it that make working the pattern quite nice.

I encourage everyone to give it a go.

Now I have to figure out how to accessorize....

gollyhugs

dilu

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 17, 2006

Yea, Dilu, way to go, girl!!  Will you put your bear up in the Challenge Gallery along with the ones I have there made out of that same pattern?  Now we need to see the little golly that this bear will accompany!   :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Bearalive Sep 18, 2006

Hi Sue Ann.
Here is the bear I made. Is so generous of you to share your wonderful pattern. I enjoyed making her ( no name yet...Help!!)
she will sit in my hug and she will  be treasure!
Bear hugs and Golly smiles.
Gladys

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 18, 2006

Terrific bear, Gladys, and that's a beautiful fur that you used!  Boy, you and Dilu are speedy getting the challenge bears made - great work!

Bearalive Sep 18, 2006

I hope you guys do not ge tired of seeing my bear!! My pictures on the gallery are small even when you click on them   I do not know how to do that ( and many other things!! ) I make them 185 P. and this one in here that I am just hoping it works and it is bigger, is 190??
More bear hugs and Golly smiles .
Gladys

Bearalive Sep 18, 2006

Thanks Sue Ann I had the fur ( from Intercal!! ) and I have to thank you because I was having  a hard time finding joy in making bears that had always help me get back on the "pink" if I was "Blue" I did started working  on a bear and just did not find what I always found??? Well your bear did it! I did cut her yesterday and have her done just a while ago! I think I will call her "Isabel" it wa the name of my favorite aunt.
Thank you again so very much, your pattern took me out of the "blue" and into the PINK!
Bear hugs and Golly smiles.
Gladys

SunnieOne Sep 20, 2006

I have finished my "Goldie" bear, but named her Pinkie. I also placed her picture in the Challenge gallery. Thanks Sue Ann, your pattern was very easy to follow and I am pleased with how cute she turned out. Pinkie is a keeper!

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 20, 2006

Wow, Sonya, Pinkie is a sweetheart!  Thanks for doing the challenge!  And Gladys, I'm so pleased that working on
Isabel has lifted your spirits.  Bearmaking does that for me, too!