Cleaning Up

Now that everyone has received their packages and shared the swap goodness, I want to thank everyone who participated in this swap! This was my first swap that I hosted all on my own, and I really appreciate all of the wonderful feedback! I'm so glad that you all had fun.

Lastly, if I missed it .... if there is someone who did not get their package, please email me ASAP so I can set you up with an angel.

Cheers!

My socks are finished

I just have to say another quick thank you to Darcy for her terrific parcels she sent me! I am so happy with my new socks which were made from the yarn and pattern she sent me! Full details are on my blog, but I just wanted to show you all a couple of quick pictures of them!

Lovely Package from Debbie!

I've been spoiled by my pal, Debbie of the Well-Tempered Knitter blog, for the Longing for Spring Swap. Look!

Lavender, a mini-sock blocker, Socks That Rock Lightweight in the color Highway 30, a Cookie A. sock pattern, bath truffles, Hershey Kisses in a "lamb" container, Soak samples, the latest Interweave Knits, and a kit to make felted mice with catnip and bells for my cats!!! By gods, I have been SPOILED! Thank you so much, Debbie!

As promised...

What is that poking up in the snow? Is it the first sign of spring here in Winnipeg? I think it is! It's the first of my
Tiny Tulip socks! Isn't the yarn beautiful?!? I LURVE it! I wandered around the house when I got home from work with my one sock on until my family decided I had lost my mind and I thought I should perhaps stop acting like a loon. But really, it is the perfect spring sock! If you like sock knitting, go try it out.

Thank-you Cindy!

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Ok, I hope this picture works, as it is the first time I am posting a picture in a blog entry.
After much ado with the postal service I recieved my package yesterday. A BIG thank-you to Cindy! (She had to mail the package twice!) As I opened the package a delicious smell wafted out from the Earl Grey tea she included. As a newish knitter this gift was perfect for me. There was 2 sizes of DNPs, 2 types of stitch markers, point protectors, tape measure, dishcloth patterns (my favourite thing to knit), 2 skeins of Sugar and Cream, and 2 skein of Knit Picks Shine (for Sheldon). Thanks again Cindy! You're awesome!

I forgot to post here last week!

My sincere apologies to Darcy - I posted on my own blog, and then promptly forgot to post it here, but better late then never I suppose! My third parcel from Darcy arrived on Thursday last week! With great excitement I ripped it open to find three prettily wrapped packages inside and a notecard telling me they were from Darcy. Let me tell you, she's done it again. That woman is simply amazing! She collaborated with Lizzie's Wonderland to create the loveliest shade of green yarn to go along with the pattern for Tiny Tulip Socks. Oh and there was also a sweet little matching green stitch marker and a huge, wonderful bar of chocolate. (Do these ladies know me well or what???) So once again, Darcy, I owe you a huge thank you! You are fabulous and amazing, and I swear that somehow you are right inside my head because you've sent me the perfect gifts once again!

And... despite all my WIP that I've got on the go right now, I couldn't resist the beautiful green yarn or the tiny tulip pattern. I cast on Saturday night and last night finished sock number one! This is such an awesome pattern! And the yarn is a dream to knit with! Sock number one fits me like the pattern was made just for me! I'm so happy! I'll be posting a picture of sock number one on my blog probably later on today - I just can't wait to finish the second sock (which I cast on this morning before leaving for work) to show them off! :)

Thanks again Darcy!

Better late than never, eh?

I received my package from the very thoughtful Holly in San Francisco way back on 13 March. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get pictures up, and in the interim the peeps she sent along got eaten before we had a chance to photograph them...okay, they were eaten the moment they were pulled out of the package two weeks ago, but I managed to hold off on the blueberry marshmallows. I've got plans for them. Those plans include some hot chocolate because even though spring is supposed to have sprung, it's still seriously chilly here in Boston.



Click through to see some close-ups in my flickr set. The sock yarn is great and the amigurumi book? Totally love!! Thanks again, Holly!