September 11, 2009

Alabama Fiber Dreams

Over at ravelry I started a group. It's the Stash Sock Club and it was started on the premise that you would knit 12 pairs of socks from your stashed yarn during 2009. Of course there are those that believe that sock yarn doesn't count as stash, however, since it takes up room in my studio - I think it counts. Anyway - I had been doing fairly well not adding yarn and just knitting up the fabulous and lovely hanks that had been accumulated. But I was getting bored. One of the group "rules" was that if the yarn was gifted to you - you could knit it up and count it toward the goal. Anyway - what better way to add to the stash without spending money, getting some fabulous new yarns and getting to know new people - then to organize a swap. So that's what I did.
BubblesKnits was my spoiler and she did a fabulous job. There was a box waiting for me last Wednesday. First her timing couldn't have been better - second it was completely dog themed. Perfect! The box contained 2 half yards of fabric (to make more Momma bags), whoppers!, dog treats, dog themed magnets, Paw's Rule needle gauge, dog stitch markers, a wonderful weekly menu pad, and two hanks of yarn that I have never used before. Numma Numma toasty and some Alabama Fiber Dreams Emily. (Truth be told, I sorta begged her for the Emily and offered to send her a project bag and needle roll in exchange.)
Thank you - it's perfect. The socks I make from this yarn will forever remind me of the scare I had with Beau and the fact that the emergency vet (once again) fixed my heart.

9 comments :

  1. Wow...what an awesome little gift box! mmm, whoppers. I could eat some whoppers.

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  2. That Jessi is awesome. Of course, I covet that needle gauge, just a bit, and need to hear about that Numa Numa... Do I have any in my stash?

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  3. GREAT package... I am so jealous of the paw needle gauge!!!

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  4. Great timing, just when you needed a pick up. That is a cute needle gauge.

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  5. I'm glad you liked everything. :-)

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  6. An exchange is a wonderful idea, because everyone gets something new to them! Here's hoping for a nice, CALM weekend for you, JB and the furry kids. Is Beau back in the Doggie Bedroom yet?

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  7. That is so cool! And the yarn is scrumptious! I just love blogland!

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  8. Great package!
    Spft... I can't even seem to get one pair of socks knitted in a year! LOL

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  9. Very nice package. I'm glad that you're heart is fixed and glad that beauregard is ok... hopefully it will be back to life as usual with no more doggy surgeries!

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