When dating, my (now) husband borrowed his mum's sewing machine and YouTubed how to sew, all so he could make me a Totoro plushie as a surprise. 2 years later he made a baby one for our new baby.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/1wjkzr6/when_dating_my_now_husband_borrowed_his_mums/