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Starling is my "summer bear" for the "Four Seasons Challange." He's made from wavy black Norton English mohair and a tan Helmbold mohair on his shaded muzzle. He stands about 13.5 inches tall and is stuffed with sheep's wool and excelsior for a firm, traditional feel.
Starling has black cotton velveteen paw pads and inner ears, German back-painted glass eyes, and an embroidered perle cotton nose and mouth. Around his neck, Starling wears a charm made from natural materials that reflect his forest home, and he holds a faux sunflower which slips into a small felt loop on his inner arm.
I hope you like him! (listed at Bearpile and on my website)
Becky
I love bears with two-tone faces, Becky. He'svery handsome!
Hugs
Sue
Thanks very much, Alison and Sue! Starling is pleased to hear that you think he's handsome. 
Becky
desertmountainbearI really do love him Becky. Love the two toned look with your very traditional design.
Joanne
The Littlest ThistleVery nice, and how generous he is with his flowers too
Yes - he would definitely offer that flower to you, Katy! 
And I'm really happy that you like him, Joanne. The head design I came up with is very different than others I've done (I drew it while looking at my collection of photos of Lily), and I do think it works well with the traditional teddy body.
I'm inserting a photo of Lucky, one of the resident bears at the NABC (silly old bear!).
Starling is lovely Becky, a very handsome bear :clap: :clap:
Ivyworks ArtistryWhat a cuddly-looking fellow, excellent work Becky! 
Thank you, Carol and Shannon! :hug: :hug: :hug: I really appreciate all of the encouraging words.
Becky
Rasa's Cozy CornerVery nice Starling He looks like Lucky but flower from Lucky I like more, because it is real Very nice combination of two colours and face looks very friendly
