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Wow-Rock-n-Voll -Amazing. Thank you! (pips!!!!)
...You know, this adoption wait has been really hard on me. Sometimes I think I've lost out on my only chances, and sometimes I think that any hope I once had has been permanently replaced by doubt, sadness and the blues. But sometimes all it takes is an unexpected package in the mail to clear away all the negativity and just focus on the bright things in life - like a perfectly unique baby blanket - with sheep (my favorite animal!!!), and an absolutely precious stuffed bunny (the bunny's weight and size is just amazing - I almost took it to bed last night to give me comfort - but then decided my future baby needs to get first dibs 
So, thank you Rock-n-Voll - you have put a smile on my face and in my heart - and I will cherish these gifts forever. I can't wait to share them with the child who will one day join our family.
(ETA: I'm a dummy, and obviously don't know my animals -the stuffed bunny is actually a lamb 
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Re: Wow-Rock-n-Voll -Amazing. Thank you! (pips!!!!)
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Those are so, so, so cute !
And really, really sweet of Rock-n-Voll !
(and lots of hugs to you, M...)
Swoon! I'm in love...with a blanket and a bunny! Those are adorable and her random act of kindness made my day...
How sweet of her and yay for you!!
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Aww, that's amazing. They are such beautiful gifts, and so incredibly thoughtful. I love nestie stories like this.
Big hugs to you, M!!
Yaaaay, I'm so glad you like them! I sent the package out on Saturday and was wondering when you'd get it. They are long overdue as I initially promised them to you by January, I think, so apologies again for that. You just made my day with this post
The stuffed animal is *supposed* to be a sleepy lamb but I know it came out kind of amorphous. It's actually exactly what the pattern looks like, but after I made it I realized that without the title of the pattern it really could be anything. I even created a post on the Crafts board a while back (because that little guy got finished quite a while ago; it was the blanket that was holding me up) asking people if they could tell what it was. Heehee, oh well, as long as you think it's cute either way
Please do update us when you can on the adoption process. I'm really pulling for you guys!
Oh man, I'm sorry I called the lamb a bunny! Love it, love it - thank you!
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No, no, no apologies! Like I said, I thought it was a little questionable too once I had it done. But there really weren't many good lamb patterns out there and it was already done by the time I realized it, so there you go. As long as you like it, you can call it whatever you want. And maybe it will just encourage your kid's imagination to come up with things it could be
Yay, hannikan! Haha, most of the Crafts board answers were lamb/sheep too, though a couple guessed bunny at first.
OMG. 1. I LOVE the blanket, and the lamb (also my fav and my carry around animal as a kid) 2. I love that it lifted your spirits-I know you were feeling down yesterday.
Rock-n-Voll you're an awesome person, and an awesome (knitter? crocheter?)
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women want to hear what they think, in a deeper voice
Tory, it's crochet, though I'm working on learning knitting now, too.
I totally recommend Debbie Abraham's books for beginning knitters (my recommendations are for beginners, the books aren't marketed that way). She does afghans in squares, and they are GREAT for those who want to learn different stitches and techniques and have something to show for it at the end of the day!
YES!!! exactly!!
RnV you are truly amazing at that...and SO sweet for doing that for M.
M, i'm hoping & praying you find your match soon.
xoxo
Thanks for that rec. Are you on Ravelry? Friend me if you are! Same screen name as here.
My first knitting project was a sampler scarf that incorporated a bunch of different stitch combos to create neat patterns--it was a great learning project. I don't think I'm going to knit a blanket anytime soon as I've already done so many crochet afghans and crocheting goes faster
I am working on my first sweater though!
I am now!
I do not knit anything BUT afghans anymore. After the $99 tank top disaster of 2005, I stick to things that don't have to fit!
Those are unbelievable!!! I am so impressed! Nothing compares to hand made gifts, and I love that they're gender neutral but still have character. Such a sweet gesture.
And Dragonfly, I have no doubts that you guys will be parents to the little one that needs you the most. You guys are so amazing, there's no way you'll be skipped when the right LO comes along.
Ravelry is awesome, you're gonna love it! I'm hoping the sweater works out; I have a couple of unfinished crochet tops sitting around but I'm hoping a knit wearable will end up better. I totally understand what you're saying about an expensive disaster--nice yarn ain't cheap!
I freaking love how sweet you guys all are! Yes, you can absolutely have one if you're serious--PM or e-mail me at rocknvoll at gmail and we can work it out!
That is adorable!!! I love it.
Rock n Voll-I am coming to you when I need some baby stuff!
Please do! I love crafting for Nestie babies!