Charlene,

If they don't absolutely LOVE it, they're crazy! (Or have very bad eyesight, I guess!)

Hugs,
Melanie (known to the cat as "Rowr" or "Rowr Rowr") =^.^=

Thank you for the encouragement.  I'm sending it to McRanch today.  I'll let you know what the reaction is.  I've begun another one for them.
Toodles
Charlene

Charlene,
The hoodie looks gorgeous.  And very warm.  The design on the sleeves adds that little extra "something" it takes to make a one-of-a-kind garment.  Thank you for sharing it with us.
Marilyn

Charlene,
Thanks for posting in the Community about the new photos!    I would have been VERY sorry indeed to have missed these.  They're absolutely OUTSTANDING!  I thought the first pics were fantastic...well, these have surpassed them!
I love the detailing on the sleeves...what a nice surprise!
EXCELLENT work!  And like Marilyn said, I also look forward to seeing the lace scarves you come up with. 
Hugs,
Melanie  (known to the cat as "Rowr" or "Rowr Rowr") =^.^=

Charlene,
This is really pretty.  ....I also look forward to seeing what you come up with in the "lace scarf" department.  
Marilyn

Charlene,
No doubt!  Lace scarves...they're SO fantastic!  I can't wait to see what you make for those.  Judging by the McRanch hoodie, the lace scarves can only be outstanding! 
Hugs,
Melanie  (known to the cat as "Rowr" or "Rowr Rowr") =^.^=

My learning curve is off the charts right now.  So much of what I'm doing I've never attempted before, such as the lace.  They're asking for lace scarves too.  It's almost as if someone opened a door.  I'm having a blast!
Toodles
Charlene

Charlene,
I swear, if I were them, I'd have to nab at least one or two personally.    Seriously!
If they don't like it, they need glasses!
Hugs,
Melanie  (known to the cat as "Rowr" or "Rowr Rowr") =^.^=

Thank you very much.  That's encouraging.  I hope the McRanch people like it just as much when they get it.  I did the smallest size for their approval but they said something about two or three larger sized sweaters.  We'll see how things go.
Toodles
Charlene

Charlene,
Gorgeous again!  You had mentioned chevron lace, and I couldn't BEGIN to conjure a picture in my mind of how BEAUTIFUL this was...thank you so much for posting these so I could see what my mind couldn't imagine!
Hugs,
Melanie  (known to the cat as "Rowr" or "Rowr Rowr") =^.^=