Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

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Wind Lake. Wisconsin
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lbbears Apr 4, 2006

Well I finally finished my first bear with my own pattern. First I decided to list all the features I liked on a bear. Long nose, pot belly, bent arms and legs. I then proceeded to the drawing table. After tossing many trails, I finally decided this one was okay. The body is six pieces and the head is 10 pcs I decided to use cream mohair, which some of it I dyed a slivery green. Her eyes are hand painted in blue and green (Thank you Shelli). Next time I plan on making the arms and legs longer. I also found myself actually cutting and reshaping the parts as I cut them out from the mohair - so much for the original pattern. I am still trying different ways to get more of a pot belly.

I gave her to my sister, however we are having a hard time naming her. Any ideas for a name?