I had a not-super-stellar experience with my first RedditGifts exchange, but Emilolz absolutely made up for it. I got a lovely message right after matching asking if I had a wishlist of any kind, and a little apology for ill health. No worries!

...then, a week or so ago, I got another little message asking if I'd be OK with some 8-bit art. I was super pumped, and couldn't wait to see what my mysterious gifter would come up with.

Getting the package today was super exciting, and the wait was so worth it! I wasn't sure quite what to expect—digital art? A cross-stitch? And then, to find a painting! So cool!

One of the little things I had in my wishlist was the Ygritte "You know nothing..." sketch, and Emilolz took that as inspiration for this! I got a card along with it, telling me that it's her first try at an ASOIAF or GoT character/theme. It takes about 2-5 hours to do each one! Goodness, goodness.

She got me a Tully patch, as well! I said in my profile that I'd probably be a Tully if I fit into Westeros (out of the Great Houses, anyway (and I am very aware that that's not exactly a compliment to myself)), and I think I'll iron it on to a jacket that was given to me four years ago.

I'm so happy with my gift/s. Handmade, thoughtful, sweet! And such good communication, too.

Thank you so much, Emilolz!