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Rich1988 Jan 14, 2010

Hi Everyone

Ok so I'm going to be brave and post a photo of my latest bear. His name's Choc Chip and he's made using Jennifer Laing's 'small bear' pattern with an alteration to the back to give him a two toned body (although it didn't work how I'd hoped but I'm so happy he kept the proportions - my own pattern next for sure!)
I'm nowhere near the standards of everyone on here yet but this is my 3rd bear and I've been making since about Oct/Nov 09. I'm completely addicted and can't stop. I'd never even picked up a needle and thread before this!
The eyes were initially crayoned but thanks to Shelli on here who taught me the love of oil paints. I gave it a go, enjoyed it so much and fell in love with it so his eyes have been redone with oils.

Hope you all like and can't wait to show you all more as my own style and techniques progress. Be gentle with me  :redface:

Richard
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rowarrior Jan 14, 2010

Aww, sweet wee bear, well done

binglebears Jan 14, 2010

Richard, Choc Chip is a beautifully sweet bear!     You did a great job!! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

sandra p Jan 14, 2010

he's very sweet,well done and keep up the good work
sandra

dangerbears Jan 14, 2010

What a cutie!  I really like the brown & cream mohair combination.

Becky

desertmountainbear Jan 14, 2010

Richard, he is a really cute bear.  I love the happy expression you have given him.  Keep up the great work, it is addicting.
Joanne

bearsofbath Jan 15, 2010

Choc Chip is great Richard,  :clap:  :clap:  He's got loads of character and the colours work really well together. Looking forward to seeing more of your bears. 

peterbear Jan 16, 2010

Hi Richard,

You did a great job on Choc Chip !  :clap:

If this is only your third bear, I am sure that the following ones will be even more lovely.  :dance:

Well done,

Peter & the bears

katiecountrymouse1 Jan 16, 2010

Hi Richard,

Choc chip is wonderful!
Well done........ your third attempt! :clap:

Cannot wait to see your own bear.

Keep it up.

love kayx.  

Sherroy Jan 17, 2010

I remember my first bear, A creation from dolls, bears and collectibles magazine. Ivan ( still have the pattern and the bear somewhere lol) He was very embarrassing. his eyes weren't aligned and he was out of shape because the fabric was too stretchy it was a Sherpa wool fabric. You have done very well Richard and you should be proud of him.
   

Keep up the good work and practice.

suejennings Jan 17, 2010

Well done.  I love his cheeky smile!