Turn the ears but do not stuff. Ladder stitch the opening closed and then ladder stitch to the head using the picture for positioning. The eye can be made of the pearl cotton using a large French knot. T he arms are one continuous piece. Turn and stuff them lightly in the paw area at both ends leaving the center unstuffed.
Whip stitch the opening closed.
Place the bottom of the bears head over the unstuffed area of the arm and stitch in place. S titch your musical instrument right next to the head on the arm piece. Wrap the paw back around the musical instrument and tack in place. Bring the paw from the other side up over so the bear looks like it is hugging the musical instrument and tack that paw in place. S titch the wings to the back of the arm area.