Megan may call me a bitch all over the interwebs, but the girl shows me the love with the birthday gifties. She sent me a box full of lovelies.
First up is a bag from the ever so talented Acornbud. Megan knows of my bag ho’ tendencies and my addiction to Barb’s bags, y’see.
Inside the bag, was a beautiful skein of gorgeous that Megan dyed herself.
The colors are perfect and they’ll match my wardrobe perfectly. I’m thinking Swallowtail. (Ravel it!) :)
Also in the box was this beautiful mug.
What I haven’t pictured is the nifty French Press that was included. Mainly because it’s dirty. I also didn’t include the bag of coffee. Mainly because it’s nearly gone.
Megan knows my love for coffee.
This was such a thoughtful gift. I love everything in it. Thanks so much, Megan! You can call me a bitch anytime you like!
As to why she called me a bitch? It’s because I cast on a new shawl.
The pattern is the Herbivore by the genius Stephen West. The yarn is Blue Skies Ahead from Hungry For Handspun.
And I am in love.
More on this in days to come.
Happy Friday everyone! Have a great weekend!
November 6th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Stephen West’s stuff must be hot. One of my local knitting buds just finished one of his shawls. Not Herbivore, but another one. Alas, I don’t remember the name, just that it was a free pattern on Rav.
hugs and kisses,
mer
November 6th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
You iz not bitch. You iz talented knitter with mad skillz.
Or something. Wanna finish up a couple of wip’s for me?
November 6th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
That bag is fabulous!
Coffee, a coffee cup AND a french press? And fiber? No matter what Megan calls you, she lovez you.
November 6th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
The yarn and shawl look like a great match.
Have fun with all the birthday goodness.
November 6th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Well, happy birthday yet again! And the shawl looks like it will be fantastic!
November 6th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Beautious and fun stuff. Love.
November 6th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Oooooh loving the shawl so far!!!
November 6th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Damn, girl, now you are making me feel bad! ;-)
I’m so glad you liked your goodies. I had fun collecting them. You are so good to me, Opal. Thank you so much for being you!
November 6th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Isn’t that Megan fabulous! I love the bag and that yarn she dyed.
xo
November 7th, 2009 at 6:32 am
Yay! I didn’t get to see the yarn before she shipped it, it’s lovely!! Nice bag too! Hehe..yeah, I’m hearing all about your new shawl ;)
November 7th, 2009 at 7:11 am
I’m in love with that Blue Skies Ahead yarn too! Beautiful! Lovely gifties too, esp. the mug! :)
November 8th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Wonderful eye candy all around! I love your new shawl and am grateful for all the lovely patterns I learn about from reading your blog.
November 8th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Beautiful shawl and yarn, Opal. Thanks for the link. I can see some of that in my future. Hope you are feeling better.
November 8th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Yummy goodies!
The new shawl looks gorgeous-I am looking forward to seeing the whole thing. :D
November 9th, 2009 at 8:03 am
I love herbivore. I wear mine every single day, no matter how warm or cold it is.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
I’m so glad you have and are enjoying such wonderful gifties.
That will be a lovely Swallowtail.
I have that mug and am drinking coffee from it right now.
That Herbivore is nifty. I remember it flitting on the edges of my vision once, and am glad you reminded me to look once again.
xo
November 12th, 2009 at 5:20 am
What great bday gifts, I especially love that bag! Happy Birthday!