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    Old 02-07-2013, 11:31 AM
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    Right after Christmas I took a few days off from quilting to make this rocking horse for my DGD. My son said he would like one like the one he used as a child because it is indestructible. Since another DGD is using the original, I outlined the parts, traced them onto the wood and cut it out. I sanded, and test fitted it (think design wall 3D) before I put it in my luggage to take to Singapore and put it together finally. It was fun to do and I hope she and her big sister get a lot of use from it. It will be awhile before baby is old enough to ride it, but easier (or at least less expensive) to take than to ship later.
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    Old 02-07-2013, 11:43 AM
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    Very nice. I know my granddaughter would love it.
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    Old 02-07-2013, 11:44 AM
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    I love this so much better than the plastic stuff they make today. You did a great job.
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    Old 02-07-2013, 12:15 PM
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    very nicely done!
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    Old 02-07-2013, 12:15 PM
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    Beautiful rocking horse! I would have love to see the look on the custom agents face if they checked inside your luggage.
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    Old 02-07-2013, 12:17 PM
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    I love it. It should last a long time, a lot longer than any plastic horse. Her children will be able to enjoy riding it too!
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    Old 02-07-2013, 12:17 PM
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    My boys had one similar to that you really used. You did a great job.
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    Old 02-07-2013, 02:44 PM
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    Beautiful wooden rocking horse. Looks like it will last a very long time. Great job.
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    Old 02-07-2013, 02:47 PM
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    Beautiful, i had one like that for my son when he was small.
    I cant find it ( in my moms attic????)
    I want to put a quilt over it and put his stief teddy on it.
    yours came out beautifully.
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    Well you definately have many talents! Great job and the children will love it.
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