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Honeythorpe Bears
Wellington, New Zealand
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melissa Nov 18, 2005

This is my newest design. He measures just over 2 inches and is made from long pile vintage uv. I finished him a couple of weeks ago but he has proved impossible to photograph. This photo is terrible bt I wanted to show you. His ears look terrible in this photo - they are sewn on properly! There's a few things I want to change about this design...his forehead is quite wide and his face isn't as cute as I wanted. Still, conisdering I haven't sewn one this small for ages, I'm pretty happy!

Wild Thyme Originals
Hudson, Ohio
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WildThyme Nov 18, 2005

Melissa... he's precious! I don't think his forhead is too wide at all! I think the wide forhead gives them a nice babyish look.... an innocence.
I have a tough time photographing the UV that has a sheen on it like that too! I wonder if it confuses the camera or something! Oh, I think he's just perfect!

Beary truly yours,
Kim Basta
Widl Thyme Originals

UK
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Pipa Nov 18, 2005

AWW i think he is SO SWEET!! i dont think his head is too big either ad i love his innocent looking sweet baby face!

Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorNov 19, 2005

Yeah . . . I think he's wonderful!

BEAR ME SHOOTKA
Vladivostok, RUSSIA
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plushkinbear Nov 19, 2005

Melissa!!! He is soooo cute!!! I would'n change his forehead either! Such bear_wub bear_flower bear_thumb :hug:babish look!!

Great one and soo small!!!

Julia

SHELLI MAKES
Chico, California
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Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorNov 19, 2005

Darling! And actually, one of the appeals of the minis for me IS that fabric (UV) sheen, that "regular" mohair and bear fabrics, for the big guys, just don't have. So don't knock it, difficult to photograph or not. It really makes these little ones unique and even easier to identify.

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Dilu Nov 19, 2005

Mellissa I think his proportions are perfect....he is really adorable....and such a sweet face

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Sandi.S. Nov 19, 2005

Oh, Melissa, he's adorable. I wouldn't change a thing about him! I too think that the wide forehead adds a childish quality to him. Very cute!

Patsy Lake Bears
Sydney
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patsylakebears Nov 19, 2005

What a cutieeee ....

Delartful Bears
Australia
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Delartful Bears Nov 19, 2005

Oooh wow, he is adorable Melissa - I agree with the girls, I like the design!!!!!!!

WHat a cute little button!
Danni

Pandy Potter Bears
Staffordshire, UK
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Amanda Nov 19, 2005

I love the proportions too. I think what Kim said is right the wide head gives a baby look. I have'nt done a mini panda in years, its good fun. You've got the bug back, I can tell. More please!!!!!!!

Bears-a-Bruin!
Macclesfield, UK
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Helena Nov 19, 2005

Oh, what a sweetheart! His head shape and eye position are perfect for the innocent, baby bear look. I love him!!!

Terries Bears
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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Terrie Nov 19, 2005

He is adorable!!! He does look like a sweet little baby bear. bear_wub

scotland
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nettie Nov 19, 2005

I think the forehead is fine and he looks innocent.I can only photograph UV in daylight.Often the wee lambs get blown away as it is always windy here.You need enough light to have no flash but not enough for the "lurex" look.

Rufnut Teddy's
Victoria Australia
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rufnut Nov 20, 2005

Melissa, I like this design, I think your too hard on yourself. bear_original

Honeythorpe Bears
Wellington, New Zealand
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melissa Nov 21, 2005

thanks guys...I don't dislike him - it was just in my head he was meant to be roundy looking and cute and he came out like my usual chicken legs and arms. I want to remake him in some sassy fabric but I'm frantically trying to finish two bears for a competition on Friday morning (it being Monday night here already) eek I forsee no sleep this week!