So okay yesterday as I was laying down for a (my teething baby kept me up all night) afternoon nap I was gazing at this quilt on the bed, the blog birthday quilt, and realizing hey, it's that time of the year again. Blog birthday time. 4 years! What's that in blogger years? This is my 951st post. Good grief that's a lot of crafty chatter!
Today I've been mulling over a way to celebrate the b.b. and I may be crazy from lack of sleep but this is sounding like a really fun idea. A giveaway, but this time the winner gets to choose the prize, any w.w. toy or doll you want. Just leave a comment, wishing me a happy blogiversary of course ;) and choosing a favorite toy or doll. Or request something new! Always love an excuse to come up with something new.
Anyway a big thanks to everyone who checks in on me from time to time. I love this blog thing and you guys give me an excuse to keep at it. THANKS! xo
A very happy blogiversary!
I love your blog too ;)
Veronica
Posted by: Veronica | August 03, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I'm coming up on my 6th year -- crazy!
Posted by: Julie | August 03, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Oh, a VERY happy Blogiversary to you! A giveaway? Really? I have to say, I love EVERYTHING you make...but I'm IN LOVE with your little sugarplum fairies! If there was a sugarplum fairy...maybe with Kit's hairstyle (the side buns)...to give my little baby sweet dreams? (My husband is ASian, making my daughter "Eurasian", and it's TERRIBLY difficult to find dolls that look like her!)
Perhaps I should try my hand at doll-making. ;-) When without, make it yourself, right?
Posted by: Aunt LoLo | August 03, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Congratulations on four years! Think your blog was one of the first I read and have been hooked ever since!
Posted by: Nikki | August 03, 2008 at 02:33 PM
OH, my, I'm just about at 4 years too and contemplating a little giveaway as well!! Congrats to you. I just love all the crafty chatter and inspiration.
I'd have to say after scanning your flickr set, I just fell in love with Lewis the sock monkey. I don't remember seeing that the first time!
Posted by: Beth H | August 03, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Happy BB-Day! ( I just realized that I missed my own by about a month!)
And should I be the lucky recipient of a Wee Wonderfuls toy, I would have a hard time choosing... so much wonderful! But I do think that Oscar and Phoebe each deserve a doll in their likeness... something new for you to work on!
Posted by: mollie | August 03, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I love reading your blog. Our daughters are about the same age and we are terrible jealous of her locks, so beautiful!
Posted by: sara b | August 03, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Happy Blogiversary!
I love your blog, and everything that you make!
Posted by: yasmin | August 03, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Happy Bloggy-versary! I hope you keep it up for many more years to come. Otherwise, we would all miss out on your fabulous dolls and toys and other goodies. My favorite lately is your sugarplum fairy dollies. I am always lurking to see if you have published any new patterns.
Posted by: Rebecca | August 03, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Happy Blogiversary!!! I love checking in to see your beautiful crafts --- here's hoping for another great 4 years and more!!
Posted by: Redvispa | August 03, 2008 at 02:42 PM
Happy Blogiversary Hillary! Thanks for all the inspiration. Now I want to make a coin quilt......
Posted by: erin | August 03, 2008 at 02:42 PM
4 Years. Wow! That's a whole lotta crafty blogging! Damn fine it's been too. Here's to many more I say :)
xMx
Posted by: Marie | August 03, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Happy blog birthday!!!
And oooh, a giveaway? What fun! Everything you make is so lovely that it is hard to pick a favorite! If I had to choose one of your creations that I love the most it would be the Chloe doll. Or maybe Louise... hmmm...
Posted by: Emily | August 03, 2008 at 02:44 PM
happy blogiversary. I just love your wee wonderfuls blog, and everything in your shop!
Posted by: nettie | August 03, 2008 at 02:46 PM
oh wow, what a generous giveaway! i'd love a doll like louise!
Posted by: amy | August 03, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Happy Blog Birthday! Four years?? That's forever in blogland!
I'd love one of those pesky gnomes if I were chosen!
Posted by: Bobbi | August 03, 2008 at 02:51 PM
congratulations on 4 years. shesh! that a lot of making stuff and a lot of talking about it too. keep it up!
If I win this fanastic giveaway I would like a dolly with doily hair or striped hair or ball fringe hair or crochet hair...
Posted by: meg | August 03, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Happy blog anniversary/birthday! 4 years - that's fantastic. Your blog is so fun to follow. (I love the snowbabies - especially Natasha with her adorable beret and knit tights.) Enjoy your accomplishments!
Posted by: Terriaw | August 03, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Happy 4th!
I really like Chloe... I think our new baby girl would like her too. :)
Posted by: Leslie | August 03, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Congrats! I love all your creations!
Posted by: Ellen Patton | August 03, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Happy Blogiversary!
I love the wheeled toy...but your girls are so sweet, what about a mischievous little boy??
Posted by: Beth | August 03, 2008 at 02:56 PM
What a great giveaway. I loved those bonneted babies you made a while back and would treasure one of those! Congratulations on reaching 4 years.
Posted by: Jennifer | August 03, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Your blog has been one of those "drop-whatever-it-was-you-were-looking-up-when-the-RSS-lights-up-another-post" blogs! The soft lighting on everything, the beautiful colors you choose... It is the best kind of addiction. One of my favorite posts was Oscar's room, actually. I'm in love with that green!
Best to you, and thank you for sharing your life and creativity with all of us!
(Could one really possibly win a Chloe?? Such things are too much to hope for!)
Posted by: Jenny | August 03, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Happy blogiversary! That's a great giveaway! if I won (one can always dreal) I'd choose a sugar plum fairy - and if I could ask for something new, I'd request a doll inspired by sweets - maybe with a dress made to look like a cake or even hair in the shape of a sweet!
Posted by: Biscuitbear | August 03, 2008 at 03:03 PM
How could I possibly pick a favorite?! Thanks for all your photos and sharing your inspiration.
Posted by: Carol | August 03, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Congrats on your 4 years of blogging Hillary. Yours was the very first blog that I discovered and has always been a great source of inspiration to me on all sorts of levels. Hope you keep going for ages and keep on inspiring us with your creativity, generousity of spirit and general loveliness!
Posted by: julie | August 03, 2008 at 03:05 PM
I have missed the other 3 birthdays??? Happy Belated, Happy Belated, Happy BEEElated Blog Birthday....Happy Blob day to you!!!
....and mannneeee moreeeeee....
Nice Job!
ps - I'm not sure if I can choose...I'll have to if you pick me!
Posted by: JIll Dortch | August 03, 2008 at 03:05 PM
Happy Anniversary!! I'm so happy to have run across your blog! Thanks for entertaining me with your sweet little wees!
My favorite dolls are your sugarplum fairies! They are oh so adorably sweet!
Posted by: Carrie | August 03, 2008 at 03:07 PM
951? wow and congratulations! it would take me 10 years to post that many!
my own little chloe would adore a toy chloe :)
Posted by: jen | August 03, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Oooh! Congratulations and Happy Blog Birthday! I'm not even going to torture myself by choosing a doll yet, because I rarely win anything. Fingers crossed!
Posted by: Jessica | August 03, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Happy birthday! I LOVE all your toys but would be most excited to have one of your girl dolls with their perfect yarn hair.
Posted by: Melissa Crowe | August 03, 2008 at 03:10 PM
My little one IS a Susannah. And you are awful sweet to have such a terrific giveway.
Happy blogging!
Posted by: Emily | August 03, 2008 at 03:13 PM
Congratulations on 4 years! Four years ago I only had one child, now I have three, so that seems like a REALLY long time:)
I just LOVE all of your stuff, especially the dolls. I think I like Louise best. We have a Little House on the Prairie obsession in our house and Louise looks a lot like Laura with her fabulous braids. My girls are all about braids!
Posted by: Ashley | August 03, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Joyeux bloguiversaire!!!!
And if really I'd have that chance, I would love something totally new, like... a leprechaun maybe?
Posted by: deedeen | August 03, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Congratulations on 4 years of blogging. I love reading your blog - you are so inspiring.
(also really love your sugar plum fairies)
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | August 03, 2008 at 03:15 PM
Happy Blogiversary!! My oh my, if I was so lucky to win I would just love Louise because she is just too cute for words. Plus, I need another girl in this house full of boys : ) Thanks for sharing all your talents with us.
Posted by: Heather | August 03, 2008 at 03:16 PM
I love reading your blog! Congrats on 4 yrs. I would love to own your Loise doll...
Posted by: Jill | August 03, 2008 at 03:17 PM
I think yours was the first craftblog I had ever seen. After that, Loobylu. And ever since then I have wished I could sew dolls like the two of you! I think my favorite so far is definitely Chloe, though Kit is a close second. Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Visty | August 03, 2008 at 03:18 PM
Congrats on 4 years of fresh, fun inspiration.
I would love a kitty doll, or a doll with red hair.
Posted by: Cynthia | August 03, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I've only JUST found you in the last two weeks and I just LOVE your blog. I have your page on my Internet startup page every morning...and I love love love all the wonderful creations you make. If you chose me for the winner I would love a dolly with curly brown hair! Thank you for all your inspiration and many wishes for many more years of blogging!
Shae
Posted by: Shae | August 03, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I love your toys on wheels!
Posted by: Andrea | August 03, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Wow! 4 years! Happy Blogiversary! I think my faves so far are the sugar plum fairies - just too cute!
Posted by: Claire | August 03, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Wow, what a generous giveaway! I just hit my 100th post, but it's taken me over a year and a half to get there.
My favorite series you've done was the patchwork girls. I also loved spaceboy and robot...
Posted by: Nada | August 03, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Well, Hilary, Happy Blog Birthday! You have been an inspiration to me for over a year now, I look at your blog daily. You inspire me to not only be creative in the things I make for my two daughters but also to be generous as you have been generous with sharing your patterns.
Posted by: Holly | August 03, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Happy Anniversary! All your creations are so beautiful I couldn't just pick one.
Keep up the good work. It's such a wonderful inspiration.
Posted by: jess | August 03, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Happy Blogiversary!!!! I love reading your blog :)
Posted by: Whitney | August 03, 2008 at 03:34 PM
Happy Blogaversary!!!!
I hope Miss Teething will let you sleep a bit more.
Posted by: Nell | August 03, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Congrats on four fabulous years of fine craftery! We can't wait to see what you come up with next.
If I were to win, I'd love a doll like Kit, but with brown skin.
Posted by: Yolanda | August 03, 2008 at 03:39 PM
!!!!!!!Happy Blogversary!!!!!
I love all that you do, but I think my all time favorite is the doll with yellow hair braided across her head. So sweet!
Posted by: Crystal | August 03, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Congrats and keep up the good work. Your blog always cheers me up.
Posted by: Amanda | August 03, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Four years of cool stuff! Happy Blogiversary to you!
The Hobbibot is my most favorite Wee creation to date. Just so stinking clever...
Posted by: Jen | August 03, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Happy 4th, Blogiversary! It's unbelieveable how quickly four years passes by anymore! Hope for many more years of blog chatty-ness!
P.S. I love the gnomes!! ;-)
Posted by: ginastjoe | August 03, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Happy blogiversary...
You are such an inspiration:)
Just keep giving me lovely posts:)
Posted by: Zelia | August 03, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Congrats!! I'd take anything you make, it's all so cute.
Posted by: christine | August 03, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Happy happy blog-iversary!
And Oh my gosh - ANY toy or doll?!? How is one to make that selection?!? How exciting.
I've been a lurker on here for a long time and such and excellent give away certainly got me out of the woodworks! Thanks!! LOVE your work and blog!
Posted by: Alissa | August 03, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Congratulations! I so enjoy reading your blog and admiring your work. Everything you create is just, well, wonderful! My choice? Lousie, please! :-)
Posted by: Jeni | August 03, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Oh wow - 4 years! That's a lot of posts - congratulations!
I love everything you make so I would be excited about anything! Surprises are fun!!
Posted by: Amber | August 03, 2008 at 03:47 PM
yay! happy day for you!
Posted by: amy | August 03, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Happy, happy four years! I always enjoy your blog. I find it as cheerful as your dolls.
I'm a preschool teacher and I think any of your creations would be perfect displayed in my (brand newly painted) 4-year-old classroom.
Hope those baby teeth come in soon.
Posted by: debbie | August 03, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Congrats to you on your BV! I love your posts -- they are a source of sunshiney inspiration to me. :) And I adore your sugarplum fairies!
Posted by: Amanda | August 03, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Wow - congratulations! 4 years is an amazing effort!! I am glad I found your blog way back when I started blogging!
Posted by: Di | August 03, 2008 at 03:50 PM
I can't believe it's been four years. Yours is one of the first blogs I started reading. Happy Blogiversary! I love all your creations. Chloe is one my favorite dolls, but it's impossible to choose, really.
Posted by: Jiru | August 03, 2008 at 03:51 PM
Congrats on 4 years! I am always excited when you have a new post. If I could pick anything, it would have to be a spaceboy...I am a mom to two boys!
Posted by: Julie | August 03, 2008 at 03:53 PM
happy four years! i've been a fan for almost that long. i can't remember exactly when i started reading craft blogs, but yours was one of the firsts and has been one of my favorites since then. all of your creations are wonderful! but if i were to win the drawing, i would like either miss bear or kit.
Posted by: Ana Lilia | August 03, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Happy blogiversary. Would blog years be like dog years! You know, each 1 blog year equals 7 ordinary years!! Should I be luckly enough to win I'd love one of your 'pesky gnomes'.
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 03, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Congratulations! I have been blogging for four years too! Keep on your good work.
Posted by: Mette | August 03, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Happy blogaversary! Congratulations on 4 years. I love the kitties you made: buttercup & sunshine. All your dolls and toys are beautiful.
Posted by: Virginia | August 03, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Four years! Congratulations! That's a long time in web years. And I hear you on the nap. My teething baby is also keeping me up.
Posted by: rachael | August 03, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Congratulations on your blogiversary! I've only been reading your blog since half a year or so but it's one of my favourites! My choice would be Louise or Chloe doll, oh or a miss bunny would be wonderful as well...not for my daughters just for ME!
Posted by: nicole | August 03, 2008 at 03:55 PM
I would be happy with anything you go such nice things. I have enjoyed reading your blog over the years. take care sunshine
Posted by: sunshine | August 03, 2008 at 03:55 PM
I remember going to a birthday part once as a kid, and instead of receiving presents that birthday girl gave a present to each guest. I got a barbie camera - best party EVER!!! But your creations are way cooler than barbie cameras. Happy blog-irthday!! I've been following your blog off and on (or more like when I was in possession of a computer) for about 3 years. Pictures of your dolls and babies always bring a smile to my face, so thank you for doing what you do, and please keep it up for many more years.
Posted by: Jordan | August 03, 2008 at 03:59 PM
are blog years like dog years? anywho happy anniversary ... I love all of your toys and dolls ... only the joy of winning could cancel the the "pain" of chosing.
Posted by: sharon | August 03, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I am coming up on my one year, and I hope I am going as strong as you at four!
Posted by: Joanna | August 03, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Happy Blog Birthday!!
You have shared so many fantastic things, I love them all!
My favourite has to be Louise, those mouse shoes made me squeal with happiness! x
Posted by: jenny S | August 03, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Happy Blogiversary! You're an automatic daily visit for me, so here's to four more (and more!) great years.
Posted by: Emma | August 03, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Happy Blogverisary! I just love all of your dolls but especially love the sugar plum fairies.
good luck with the teething baby!
Posted by: Anita | August 03, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Happy blogiversary!! LOVE your blog. Here's to many more!
Posted by: jenne | August 03, 2008 at 04:16 PM
happy blogiversary!!!
been reading for a LONG time
and still love everything you write, make and share.
happy day!
xo
Posted by: kerry lynn | August 03, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Happy, happy! You have such smile-inducing collection....how could anyone pick just one favorite? That being said...I am in love with Kit and her adorable hair!
Posted by: Christy | August 03, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Happy blogiversary to you.
Posted by: Jessica | August 03, 2008 at 04:22 PM
A Very Happy Blogiversary! Reading always gets me inspired. I just finished a Space girl for another little birthday celebration this afternoon. I would have such a hard time choosing but would probably go with a doll or sugarplum fairy!
Posted by: RDMama | August 03, 2008 at 04:22 PM
happy blog birthday! i love everything you make :)
i wish i had advice for teething, but my daughter is teething, also, and my brain is too fuzzy to think.
Posted by: annie | August 03, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Happy Blogaversary. 4 years seems like such a long time. I love Buttercup and Sunshine!
Posted by: Janice | August 03, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Happy Blogiversary!! I love your sense of colors and design. I am going to try to make an Olive myself and hope to make her just half as beautiful as you do.
My choice would be a Chinese version (like my daughter) of Chloe; slightly golden skin, black hair in a bob (maybe with a hairband), black almond eyes.
Hope you continue to create beautiful things for many years to come!
-violet
Posted by: Violet | August 03, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Happy, happy birthday Wee Wonderfuls blog!
You are awesomeness in blog form ;)
Posted by: Wanett | August 03, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Happy Blogiversary!! Imogene and Ivy are so sweet it would be hard to pick a favorite. Come to think of it, any of them would be welcome in my home!
Keep up the cute work. I love the crafty chat!
Posted by: Alexa | August 03, 2008 at 04:30 PM
you sound like you're regretting this already hilary. just think, you're going to have to top it when you hit blog post 1000! ha ha
i'd chose a hazel doll - ginger, chin length hair, a few freckles, wearing glasses, dressed in green & stunningly beautiful (of course)
happy blog birthday xx
Posted by: hazeljoy | August 03, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Hillary, I've already won one of your giveaways in the past, and if I won this one, too I'd probably start a blog riot and have to go into hiding. But I just wanted to say Happy Blogiversary, and to thank you for being the first craft blog many of us ever came across. You opened up new worlds for me, and my life is so much better for it.
Daisy has always been my favorite doll you've ever made, and that's saying a *lot*. You're the best.
Posted by: Michelle | August 03, 2008 at 04:34 PM
I love the set-ups of Kit Chloe and Louise quilting, so any one of those would be so cool! And thanks for keeping at this so long :).
Posted by: mj | August 03, 2008 at 04:36 PM
happy blogiversary! what a fun giveaway! You have such an awesome selection it would be hard to choose!
Posted by: heather hales DESIGNS | August 03, 2008 at 04:37 PM
Happy Blog-iversary!
I'm so grateful to have found you. Your creations give such a lift after a long day in the library!
And so does your Picnic Fairy Stitchette -- my favourite!
Posted by: ktbb | August 03, 2008 at 04:38 PM
happy blogiversary! Very cool. I would simply adore gretchen the big footed bunny. She's wonderful.
Posted by: ang :0) | August 03, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I love your blog and your creations - you are such an inspiration! If I have to choose a favorite, I guess it would be Chloe. But really, all of your creations are wonderful.
Posted by: Melanie O. | August 03, 2008 at 04:46 PM
Congratulations!! I love all your creations but I especially love the kitties in dresses!
Posted by: Bonney | August 03, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Wow, Happy Blog birthday! Your blog is one of the first that I read regularly, spurring the addiction :)
If I'm luck enough to get chosen, I'd love Chloe, especially her dress! The only thing is that my little girl is tan with brown hair so that would be my special request.
Keep up the excellent crafting, you're always such an inspiration!
Posted by: Mia | August 03, 2008 at 04:48 PM
I just started making dolls and every time I see one of your creations I feel a bit inadequate... but also so inspired to keep trying, and try harder.
I would looove the sugar plum fairy doll. Not for one of my three girls, but for ME. Just like her name, she's delicious!!
Posted by: Christina R | August 03, 2008 at 04:48 PM
congrats! i love your new lollipop doll.
Posted by: rachel | August 03, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Feliz cumpleanos!
Maligayang bati!
Bon Anniversaire!
Were I to be the winner of such a priceless prize I would desire a most awesome hobbibot. (please!)
Posted by: raquel | August 03, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Congrats! 4 years is impressive. As for choosing that might be impossible. Although I can narrow it down to a doll for my daughter as she keeps stealing my son's. I think it's time for one of her own. How about Louise or the rag hair doll or maybe Kit... oh, that's tough.
Posted by: Anna | August 03, 2008 at 04:52 PM
I feel drunk with the possibilities!! Oh me, oh my! Oh, and happy, happy birthday to you :-)
Posted by: Kim | August 03, 2008 at 04:53 PM