A New Woodland Friend

I love making stuffed friends. I really do.

So I knew as soon as I heard that one of my closest friends of all time was having her first baby, that I had to make her (baby) one.  But which?

I have amassed a nice little collection of stuffie patterns over the years . . . so many cute ones to choose from.  Are you at all surprised that I went rogue and got a new one? :)

I had become acquainted with Sarah's work when I discovered her Dolly Donations site awhile back. It was one of the first ones I bookmarked as I pondered putting together a Craft for a Cause post (something I'd like to revisit more and more this year as time allows). Her adorable Etsy shop Dolls and Daydreams is filled with patterns for some absolutely darling dolls. And based on my experience with this pattern, I'll definitely be a customer of hers again (likely in the near future).

My friend is doing kind of a woodland themed nursery for her baby boy (from what I can tell by checking out her registry), so I thought this little deer would fit the bill.




I love the little tail . . . SO CUTE.

While I was making breakfast the morning after I completed it, Little Miss was helping Molly Monkey and the Stag get better acquainted.

She (and Molly) were both sad to learn he's destined to live with another family.

I'm so glad to do it though.  Though I am positive, based on my experience with the baby's parents, that he won't have a hard time making good friends . . . I thought it couldn't hurt to start him off with one.

Love you, Baby P!

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In case you're curious about the fabrics used:
-Brown body: Brown Brushstroke by Eric Carle for Andover
-Green polka dots: Frolic by Sandy Gervais for Moda
-Antlers: Dwell Studio for Target (I used part of a cloth napkin I bought just because I liked the fabric.  LOL.)
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