For the First Time In Ages

I thought it was about time I started to refine my bear pattern. I like the shape of the wing-a-me-jigs and little bears that I have made for previous craft fairs, they are lovely and cute but I would like these little guys to be developed a bit further and maybe begin to look a little more sophisticated, if that is actually possible for a soft toy! I guess it is going to take me a bit of time and a lot of errors to get something I am totally happy with but hey I won't get anywhere if I don't even start.

This wee man is quite cute, I am happy with the ears and arms. The arms being sewn and stuffed separately to the body gives them a lot better movement than before and I do like the eyes and nose (but oh my god how annoying are safety eyes and noses to get on, especially ones this small!). I think the white face doesn't help too much either, he is looking a little bit washed out and pale.

Not sure if I've got the energy to try out another, it is very cold downstairs in the sewing room, hmm maybe a cup of tea and a biscuit will help me decide.