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Tracy Apr 15, 2006

Did I spell 'anime' right? 

I have never made a bear in this style, and have been thinking about trying one.  This would be totally different from anything I've designed in the past, and would be a nice challenge.  Anyone else up to the task?      The challenge would be for any and all......those who, like me, have never done this as well as those artists already skilled with the anime designs.

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Tracy

This thread was started yesterday in the challenges forum, and following the wonderful advice of Amanda, I am placing it here as well so more TT'ers have a chance to see it!

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Tracy

Amanda Apr 15, 2006

I've just started the head, I'm in.  :dance:

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorApr 15, 2006

The next bear for my show inventory will be anime . . . is it okay for people who've already made the anime style to participate?

kbonsall Apr 15, 2006

I'm in, I'm in!!!! I have him cut out and ready to sew!!!!

Amanda Apr 15, 2006

Anime rules

There are none, go for it and break them!

Tracy Apr 15, 2006

Anime rules

There are none, go for it and break them!

What she said!!      

Everyone is welcome to join in Sue Ann!! 
Shouldn't we have a 'deadline' for this?  Say a month or so from now maybe?  Mother's Day? 

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Tracy

SunnieOne Apr 15, 2006

I would love to make one too! I am also stumped where to start.
Sonya

Winney Apr 16, 2006

LOL ...Start with the head...LOL... I just had to say that.. he, he.

Well the head is big and the arms,legs and body are porportionally what appears to be too small. If you can find a picture of a " Poor Kitty" japanese doll that would give us an idea just what the relation of size is for Anime.

The head also appears not to have much definiton at the bridge...head looks like a ball mostly....eyes are definatly slid down off the face ...NO hard fast rules here...just go for it !  Hmmmm, now where is that Orange in the frig ?Winney

SunnieOne Apr 16, 2006

lol winney
I stayed up late and made a pattern, and started my first anime bear. boy does she look funny!!     

I will show her when done.

maybe

Sonya

kbonsall Apr 16, 2006

Can your hubby "save" them?  My design is just moving hte nose above the eyes and spacing the eyes wide.... I hope the pic I have in my head comes out in the final product!!!!!!!

Judi Apr 17, 2006

Erin, Anime is a sinch.  Just make your head large, placing the eyes low and wide and make a small body with stumpy legs and little arms.

I just made one a couple of days ago.  Very EASY and cute.  I'll post pictures when I take them.

Acipenser Apr 17, 2006

I haven't made a fabric anime yet, but to give you a general idea, here are some of my crocheted animes (again) sporting two different head shapes.

kbonsall Apr 17, 2006

Can your hubby "save" them?  My design is just moving hte nose above the eyes and spacing the eyes wide.... I hope the pic I have in my head comes out in the final product!!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!  That's so funny you said that! I finished sewing up a rabbit that I thought looked hideous (used scraps so it's multi-colored), and then he got a hold of it and shaved it down and it already looks a billion times better than what I did. Ha!

LOL... I guess it just needed a fresh set of eyes.... if I ever have something that just doesnt look right to me, I ask my hubby and ususally he can figure it out

kbonsall Apr 18, 2006

He is adorable Melanie!!!