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Jennskains Sep 17, 2005

I will be compiling My materials today for my first bear. Alison gtave my a pattern to use till I get the hang of things. I my attempt to crochet a bear as well from my own pattern as well. hugs to all!!! Jenn:D

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Deb Sep 17, 2005

Yay for Jenn! Somewhere on this board there must be pics of others first bears! Good luck. Take your time and have fun!

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bearsbybeesley Sep 17, 2005

Well hi Jenn. I am so glad that you made it over here. You will do very well on your first bear and no luck is needed. Because you have the bear passion in your heart, it will be a wonderful experience for you. If you need any help dont hesitate to ask!

Many hugs Louise

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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorSep 17, 2005

Congratulations and have LOTS of fun! Of course, we want to see the first one!!

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Jennskains Sep 17, 2005

I have decided to crochet the firt one with mohair yarn. I will post pictures soon. Right know I am going to lay down. I have been geting bad headaches as well as back pain. Love you all Jenn

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Dilu Sep 17, 2005

Way to go Jenn

Good for you! I'm rooting for you. Check the search function- you can see some wonderful little baby bears that our Judi knitted! Beautiful beautiful-5" tall and cashmere/mohair

We will want to see what you create. It's fun to try new techniques and new ways of doing things. It expands our horizons.

Dilu

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Laura Lynn Banner SponsorSep 17, 2005

Hey there Jenn! Good luck and have fun! (so sorry about the bad headaches and back pain bear_sad )

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Acipenser Sep 18, 2005

Jenn, if this is your first attempt at crocheting a bear, mohair may not be the best choice. Its fuzziness makes the stitches difficult to see. I have some experience with crochet bears. Just holler if you need help. There are also several Yahoo groups for thread animal making with lots of helpful people and some of the top artists of that branch of bear making.

Have fun!

Sabine

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Eileen Sep 18, 2005

bear_laugh :D Good for you, Jenn!

I hope your poor head and back feel better soon.

My little avatar is only a prototype, and has bugs I need to work on, but she's knitted from a Turkish eyelash yarn. The advantage to knitting is that the hairy bits end up all on on one side. I can't even begin to imagine crocheting this stuff!

If you're using mohair, though, you can brush the fur until its shaggy on the 'right' side. I've only experimented with this, so I don't have a bear to show, but I use a needle to tease the hairs out. A wire brush is too rough in the beginning, and tends to pull some hairs out. Once you have a good coat of fur established, the wire brush works well, so long as it's used gently.

Eileen

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Dilu Sep 18, 2005

Aww Jenn- as a fellow headache sufferer my heart goes out to you. You dear thing, headaches can be so terribly debilitating. Blessings winging your way-I pray you feel better soon

hugs

Dilu