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Northern Ireland
This is the tenth Teddybear I've made and he is about 8ins/20cms tall.
I think he has a mischievous look like a "wee scamp". The pattern is designed by Linda Benson of "Bears in the Bush" whose work I greatly admire.It gave me the chance to try some advanced techniques for the second time,such as open mouth,leather nose and sculpted paws.
I find Linda's patterns well written with clear diagrams and photos which is so important for a novice like me.It helps to get a reasonable result and that encourages you to continue practicing this lovely craft instead of being disappointed and giving up.
A Big Thank You! to all those generous artists who share their knowledge and expertise and keep this wonderful craft alive 
Netcong, New Jerseyvery impressive!!! I can hardly believe you've only made ten bears!!! He's gorgeous!
He's wonderful! Good for you for trying Linda's pattern and advanced techniques.
Becky
Archie seems so self-confident 
I think you are very talented in bear-making
Northern Ireland Thank you so much everybody for your lovely compliments,really appreciated .
Boogaloo BearsWow amazing bear, I cannot believe you have only made a few - your techniques are fabulous
Keep up the fantastic work
Hugs
Lisa
Northern Ireland Thanks very much for the praise,Lisa & Pink,means a lot.
Linda's pattern is great which helps quite a bit however I am always learning with each bear I make.
My nose embroidery is rubbish and I struggle with symmetry so I need loads of practice there. I'll also have to try and become confident enough to have a go at designing a pattern of my own sometime. 
Boogaloo BearsYou should see my first bear!! We called him 'Mongo' because everything about him was wonky!! 
I still have him, shoved in a cupboard, never to see the light of day - he was truly awful and nowhere near the standard that you are producing. Keep up the good work, your symmetry and noses will just go from strength to strength
Hugs
Lisa x
Northern IrelandLOL ... I can relate to that Lisa,got several examples of bears which feature how not to do things,such as too big nose,lopsided ear etc. they are inspiration to try to do it better next time 
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Thanks for your kind words of encouragement and hopefully I can aspire to the award winning standard of your gorgeous bears .
What an amazing job! Gorgeous work.
Northern Ireland Thank you very much,Anthony,approval from talented artists like yourself on TT is so encouraging .
Well it is a while since we saw any of your bears but worth waiting for Archie is wonderful I greatly admire your leather nose it is something I have never attempted but would love to have a go at - they look very hard to do
michellex
Northern Ireland Many thanks Michelle.
Yes,this little bear was a long time in the making because I have been sidelined into knitting charity projects.
I found the leather nose easier than embroidery although Linda's pattern from Bensons Bears included very detailed photographs of each stage in the process which was a great help.
