The first is from an Etsy seller from whom I bought some superwash fiber years ago. My prize from her give-away is a creative smorgasbord:
Besides some hand-dyed superfine Merino, there is a scarf, a knitting book, an art book ('Twas the Night Before Christmas; now a permanent part of our Christmas decorations), some jewel-like stitch markers, a package of little felted balls, some scrubby foot soap, and two flavored fortune cookies. See what I mean about a smorgasbord?The second is from Dianne of Sheep Dreams in Kentucky:
I am in awe of Alice Starmore's books and patterns, so hardly dared hope I might be chosen to win her Fisherman's Sweaters, plus a bunch of yarn in colors I love. But win I did, and knit I will! I think those three skeins of bulky variegated wool might be just perfect for the Oregon vest I've been wanting to make....
The third is a Pay It Forward de-stash from blogpal Theresa down in southern Oregon. Theresa is a faithful supporter of non-profit animal shelters, and asks those who win her frequent give-aways to donate to their favorite cause. Since one of our local animal shelters has a gift shop, I thought I'd knit some or all of these yarns into accessories for the gift shop to sell. It will be fun figuring out what to make!That's it for now from . . .
Fun stuff!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for you! Very nice :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is fantastic. And it couldn't happen to a nicer person. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThank-you! I almost didn't post about my "embarrassment of riches," but want to acknowledge the generosity of others. Besides, some of these things are perfect for people I know, so will be re-gifted when the time comes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a Pay It Forward! Great giveaways :-D.
ReplyDeleteAwesome prizes! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and enjoy! Isn't it fun when things run in groups like that?
ReplyDeleteWow! What a haul - (In a good way, that is) What fun you'll have making things with all that nice new string! :-) T.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks for your kind comments on Sinda.
Ohh, you did score! Nice give-aways all of them. :) It will be an absolute pleasure to see what beautiful things you create in the coming months.
ReplyDeleteAlice Starmore books are great!
Wow, Michelle, what fun! Lots of lovely yarns. I assume the creative wheels are turning? :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's a lot to process - you have many projects ahead of you, as if you didn't already :)
ReplyDeleteI need your help. We got called to foster a sheep today that was found tied to a electric pole in a neighboring town. His picture is in my blog. I'm sure he's a fiber breed, just not sure what kind and my sheep books are all packed away right now while I reorganize. He has a bad rope burn that I'm gonna doctor up. I'm thinking a tetanus vaccine and a dose of penicillin plus some antibiotic ointment. Anyway, if you could help me with his breed, I'd appreciate it.
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