Hey Laura,
Just finished my first bear using your pattern, Pixie Bear. I am an experienced sewer, but I will admit the instructions challenged me some what. I had to read and re-read them several times to understand them. And, I just worked through the process. I learned from the mistakes in putting the bear together. I am not completely satisfied with the neck joint as I feel that it is really weak. However, this is my first bear that I have constructed in sewing. I have crocheted several bears, but the first sewn bear. Do not plan for this to be the last one. The next bear I plan will be 12-15 inches. I will need to order additional joint hardware. Onto the next one. I call him Joey. Any comments are welcome. [attachment file=”0207201613[21295] Bear.jpg”]