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July 20, 2009

Fox softie dilemma...,

I'd been meaning to re-visit the Fox softie pattern I started a while ago, and after a trip to the local charity shop resulted in an ideal coloured woollen jumper to felt, there was no excuse!  The original pattern got tweaked slightly, but while I was sewing, another idea kind of popped up.  When I begin a new pattern, the first decision I make is whether it's going to be a side on profile or front on profile.  Usually, it's an obvious choice as to which will work best, but in this case, I'm not quite so sure...!

So, here we have them both,

FOX 1,

and FOX 2,


(Fox 2 from a different angle)  


So, I need your help on this one, which do you prefer?

FOX 1 or FOX 2?

109 comments:

  1. SchneesternchenJuly 20, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Hi!

    I prefer Fox 2! Soooo cute! :)

    *Martina*

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  2. kedicibasiJuly 20, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    I prefer fox 2 too:)

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  3. Crafty ThingsJuly 20, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Foxy two gets my vote. Love your combination of colours.

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  4. saraJuly 20, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Fox 2. The other one is a bit strange in a cute sort of way!

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  5. CarolJuly 20, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I say Fox 2 -- she's darn cute!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 20, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I LOVE Fox #2!

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  7. RGJuly 20, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Definitely Fox 2!!!

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  8. julieJuly 20, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    My votes for Fox 2 - although they both have something about them. :)

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  9. CelesteJuly 20, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Fox 2.
    I love the embroidery to make the tails bushy.

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  10. IdaDownJuly 20, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Does there have to be an either or? They are both delightful! I love the abstract quality of #1, and #2 has an adorable cuteness to him. Fantastic work.

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  11. ClaudiaJuly 20, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Fox 2, definitevly. It so much friendly.

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  12. andrea createsJuly 20, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Oh wow, I like them both-maybe a tad more #2 :)

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  13. The WoodLand SchoolJuly 20, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I love Fox #2 ... the face is just perfect!

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  14. MandyJuly 20, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Yep fox 2, i love the face :-)

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  15. KathyJuly 20, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Fox 2 for sure.

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  16. DoloresJuly 20, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Oh, most definitely little Fox #2. The button at the end of his nose is just the right little addition. He's a cutie.

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  17. HashiJuly 20, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    2

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  18. Needled MomJuly 20, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Both are darling, but I like the second one better. The face is so expressive.

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  19. MLBetterlyJuly 20, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Fox #2 is adorable!

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  20. BagladeeJuly 20, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Loving them both, but Mr.Fox 2 is my favourite, he reminds me of the clever fox in the Roald Dahl book :) x

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  21. Miss DallasJuly 20, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    I am so with the choir on this one! FOX #2!!!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 20, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Fox 2! I think he's really, really cute, in a foxy way!

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  23. ArabellaJuly 20, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    I think they are both cute! I think I prefer Fox 2, but I think they would be good as a set.

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  24. JingleJuly 20, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Well, I'm going to through a wrench in the system and say Fox #1. Why? Because it is slightly more abstract and quirky! It's unique and I love it! That's the fox that I would want! He is just fabulous!

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  25. Kate HadfieldJuly 20, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Fox 2, Fox 2!!!

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  26. FlorenceJuly 20, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    fox 2 with no hesitation !

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  27. CalJuly 20, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Fox 2. So cute and ...well, foxy!
    Calx

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  28. noelleJuly 20, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    no. 2 most definately

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  29. French KnotsJuly 20, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    I'll join in the chorus...fox 2!

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  30. AnonymousJuly 20, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    I can see your dilemma, but... Fox 2!! Utterly cute!

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  31. Diana BananaJuly 20, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    I like fox 2

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  32. Margaret L.July 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Fox 2 without a doubt! Margaret L.

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  33. Cat Nap Inn PrimitivesJuly 20, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    I love them both..;)no help here...they both have their own unique look..;)

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  34. Locket PocketJuly 20, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    I'm going with my instant choice and coincidentally nearly everyone else's too (!) and say Fox No.2 - I just love him!

    Lucy x

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  35. RachelJuly 20, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Fox 2 does it for me too! :)

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  36. sewfunkyJuly 20, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    I like Fox 1! I know it's going against what everyone else is saying - but he's just so adorable!!!

    Love him!

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  37. UnknownJuly 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Definitely number 2, very cute!

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  38. AnonymousJuly 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Fox2 ... love his nose!

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  39. SharonJuly 20, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Fox 2 - hes so cute. Will you sell the pattern? As I'd love to buy it. x

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  40. MearaidJuly 21, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    Fox 2, although fox 1 is cute too.

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  41. NysspoiJuly 21, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Fox 2! I like his nose!

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  42. MeganJuly 21, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    My vote is for Fox 2 :)

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  43. MindyJuly 21, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Number two is definitely more realistic, but I love the quirkiness of number one. He reminds me of Swiper the fox on Dora the Explorer. Your work is a constant source of amazement!

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  44. JacquiJuly 21, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    I guess two, but I do like number one a lot as well! Bit of a toss up because they're quite different each with their own charm.

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  45. little t janeJuly 21, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    adorable foxes! always the outcast here- i gotta say, number 1 is my favorite!!! ;D cheers!

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  46. Sarah DoyleJuly 21, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    Fox 2 gets my vote. Both are nice, but I love the #2. Great work!

    Sarah J Doyle
    http://PatternsThatFitYou.com
    http://SewingBusiness.com Blog

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  47. Gluten Free Store Ltd www.glutenfreestore.co.nzJuly 21, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    they are both really cute, but probably side on fox wins by a nose!

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  48. HannahJuly 21, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    #2 definately :)

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  49. Patrícia KarinaJuly 21, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    O nº 2 é lindo, mas...
    o nº 1 é M-A-R-A-V-I-L-H-O-S-O, é único, é criativo, é especial, é fora do do padrão, é fora do comum. É muito mais que especial.
    Sou grande fã do teu blog.

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  50. Jen xoJuly 21, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    do both but i love the quirkiness of fox 1, love your colors..jenxo

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  51. PrueJuly 21, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    I am going against the tide of opinion and saying I really like Fox 1 best.

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  52. Handmade in IsraelJuly 21, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    I like No 1! They'
    re both adorable but No. 1 is a little different and has that extra soemthing! Sorry to go against everyone elses opinion.

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  53. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    they are both such cutie pies! i prefer fox 2 though :)
    and it IS the perfect colour! :D

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  54. DodaJuly 21, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Wow, you've got a lot of votes here. Please add mine for Mr Fox no.2
    x

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  55. Mrs JellyJuly 21, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    I prefer fox 2

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  56. UnknownJuly 21, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Fox 2 gets my vote!

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  57. TerryJuly 21, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    They're both cute but I prefer the front view (number 2)! :0)

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  58. raspberryJuly 21, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    I prefer Fox 1, simply because I think he looks very cool :)

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  59. RebeccaJuly 21, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    definitely number 2, but they are both sweet!

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  60. Kelly D - ThreeLittleApplesJuly 21, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    FOX2 for sure! He's so cute :) I like FOX1 also, but he's a bit too quierky for me :)

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  61. Rachel J.July 21, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    I adore the quirkiness of foxy numero uno:)

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  62. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    #2 for sure, such a cutie.

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  63. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    I LOVE Fox Number 2!!

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  64. KristyJuly 21, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I love foxy 1but think foxtoo is more 'your' style if you know what I mean?

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  65. EvaJuly 21, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Both are very cute but my favorite is the second

    You're very talented

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  66. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Hello!!! Sory but my english is very bad!!1
    I like the FOX 2


    Hugs!!!

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  67. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Hi :)

    ..they're both so cute!

    Fox 2 the cutest though x

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  68. Becky J.July 22, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    twosies!! i do like 1- it is more abstract pillow on the bed cute.

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  69. PonyBoy PressJuly 22, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Well, I was going to give you my vote for Fox 2, but I am guessing you already decided since it was the unanimous choice. It is super cute!

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  70. AnonymousJuly 22, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    They are both darling, but my vote is for #2 :)

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  71. UnknownJuly 22, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I love FoX 2! I like his nose too!

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  72. The Little BakeryJuly 22, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Fox 2, he seems more real i think.

    xx

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  73. Lisa L.July 22, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    #2 for me.

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  74. Sarah in HoustonJuly 22, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Such a hard choice. Both are so cute, but #1 is very unique. I vote #1

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  75. TheresaKJuly 22, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    They are both adorable, but i think #1 is the cutest!!

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  76. Caroline and JayneJuly 23, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I love this and the blog .. havent ever been here b4 but will return xxx

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  77. tammywith2July 23, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    I am going to go with the handful that say #1. There is something about the wonky perspective the makes him super cute!

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  78. leahinlondonJuly 23, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    #2. They are both cute, but #2 is more foxy.

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  79. WandaJuly 23, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    It's been said many atime before me, but Fox #2. He is adorable.

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  80. cottonreelJuly 23, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    No,. 2---cottonreel

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  81. TopCat76July 24, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Fox 2, Fox 2, FOX 2.... did I say I prefered Fox 2???? awesome!!!!

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  82. KristenMaryJuly 24, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Fox 1 is so cute, but then when you see fox 2 it is even cuter! I say #2

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  83. x vInTaGe VioLeT xJuly 24, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    i love 'em both but fox #2 just wins!

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  84. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    I love fox 2! Amelia

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  85. JanJuly 25, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    it's Fox 2 for me - Fox 1 looks a bit sinister!

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  86. Gail BurtonJuly 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Love them both, but #2 looks more foxy :-)

    Gail x

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  87. StephanieJuly 26, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    I'm with everyone else too- # 2 is SO cute! I've GOT to get my hands on that pattern! My sons name will be Fox...teehee!

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  88. StitchbirdJuly 26, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Fox 2 gets my vote. Love him!@

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  89. bJuly 26, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    #2 is very foxy!

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  90. piccioloJuly 26, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    i think fox two - he has a wonderful nose!
    : )

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  91. andamentoJuly 26, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    definitely, without a doubt, fox 2.

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  92. soozeJuly 27, 2009 at 4:31 AM

    FOX 2 is sooo cute, love that little pointy nose. sooze1match@hotmail.com

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  93. UnknownJuly 27, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Most definitely #2 - the first one has a slight picasso-esque air to it :o)

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  94. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Hello, Fox 2 is my fave, interested to see the vote totals!

    x hel x

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  95. SaskiaJuly 27, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Wow.... beautiful work... so cute!!! Both great, bur I just prefer nr 2... oh, look at his nose... hihi!!!

    Sweet greetings,
    Saskia :)

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  96. BethJuly 28, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    i like fox 2, his nose is so cute sticking out!

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  97. DawnJuly 28, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    2 is 2 cute!!

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  98. Bettina GrohJuly 28, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Fox2 !!

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  99. JanineJuly 29, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    Oh definitely Fox 2!!!!

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  100. Jeff DJuly 29, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Okay, so I am the lone strayer--I like fox 1 best. He is odd and lovable. Amy in Sebastopol.

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  101. KatieJuly 30, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    I like 'em both, but I prefer fox #2!

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  102. Suzanne VaughanJuly 31, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Fox 2 is cuter, but 1 is great too. I think no. 1 looks like a Picasso version!

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  103. Anne CAugust 1, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Fox No.2 is my fav...he is so cute

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  104. monda-lovesAugust 2, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    I like them both, but fox 1 gets my vote - he's more kooky.

    Monda
    x

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  105. LynAugust 3, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Fox 2!
    Love
    Lyn,
    ps but I like fox 1-don't want to hurt his feelings!
    x

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  106. Mrs MacAugust 5, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Fox 2! Though I love them both!

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  107. Moonish (moonsun)August 5, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    They are so cute :)

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  108. ChristineAugust 27, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Love your creations. Fox No 2 is my favourite.

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  109. BonesInspiredOctober 13, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Really, both are too cute!

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