You have joined a Sock Monkey club. I am queen or at least princess. I have sewn over 200 sock monkeys in 30 years. Each baby in the family, or for friends then for Church for the homeless children that come through for a weeks stay.
They are such happy projects! It is hard not to smile when sewing a sock monkey.
I have not seen the fancy socks in Michaels. Have not been in a Michaels for years. Fun fun fun !