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Well, I feel kind of bad posting this here since all your bears are so amazing. But I guess this would be the best place to get feedback on it and demonstrate my very first endeavor...
Anyways, this is my very first bear ever! I made him with a pattern I found in a book to sort of try and learn the ins-and outs of bear making as best as possible before endeavoring to make my own pattern.
I hand sewed him (and it was my first time sewing), so I was a bit timid with how much I stuffed him but... Yeah.
Feel free to post any criticisms you have! I'd love to improve!
Boechout, AntwerpI will leave the criticisms to the artists, who are much more knowledgeable than I am. 
But I think he looks really lovely; he has a warm and kind expression and looks like a great hugger! 
I am sure you will treasure him as you go on to make technically better bears.
Well done! :clap:
Hugs, :hug:
Peter & the bears
GJOYful BearsBravo! Well done! :clap: I LOVE the expression on his face he is just gorgeous, what a sweet and gorgeous shaped bear. I don't like to make criticisms that much about other people's work, especially when I really love their bear regardless of tiny details as I'm always afraid they'll take it the wrong way.
I had never sewed before when I made my first bear by the way, and I only made one bear with another's pattern before designing my own so I feel much like you! This bear is really gorgeous I can't stop looking at his gorgeous little happy face! Does he have a name yet?
Peter is right you'll want to keep your first bear ~ I still have mine (and he is on the front page of my website at the very bottom with the "manager" one of my many pets, he's the little grey bear ~ I could never part with him).
I will let other artists suggest things you could do to improve, as all I really want to say is that your bear is such a cutie-pie 
Love him to bits 
florida He looks great! Love his expression and his paws! Beautiful first bear :dance:
Posts: 16He actually has quite a personality - and even though the techniques aren't totally perfect its what makes him so charming. He looks like an old, well-loved bear to me - I love his proportions and his sweet face! You made him with love and really, that's the whole point of making bears - not how "perfect" they are in the end :)
PS - what fabric did you use? Its so wonderful looking for that bear!
Posts: 28I checked out your sketch blog like the blog especial like Day 21.Also your bear is a good attempt for a beginner who has never sewn before.he as a nice expression.
Chaska, MinnesotaI think your first teddy bear is darling.
TC Folk OriginalsHe looks like a bear who gives and hug, and gets a hug!
Carlyle Bear Co. He is soooo loveable! Much nicer than my first bears were. They all looked sort of constipated. :crackup: Your little guy has a face that says "pick me up and give me some love"!
sweet souls he has a lot of personality for a first bear - great job! There's something extra special about this sweetie :clap: :clap: :clap:
I love his tubby tum. He is MUCH NICER than the first bear I made!
JeannieB BearsHe's very cute and his fur looks so soft I remember feeling the same as you with my first bear. Hope you will make more??
I think he is adorable and I am so impressed with your sewing skills, too! Great job! I look forward to seeing more!
Hugs,
Janice
desertmountainbearI think he is adorable. I love how you have embroidered his face, a really good job there. And I love his chubby body. He is a real cuddlier.
Joanne
Posts: 2,203He is lovely!
