The other day a package came in the mail for me from Shelly. It was filled with unbelievable goodies. While most of it was expected, it made the pleasure none the less.
First up, we have a circular needle case holder in some fabric that I fell in love with. I bought the fabric myself, then I sent it off to Shelly so she could sew it up. I think it came out just perfect!
With the remainder of the fabric, Shelly then made three of the most adorable bags in varying sizes. They are just too cute!
The larger size is perfect for holding a sock project. The others are great for holding jewelry or stitch markers. In fact, Shelly put in a couple of stitch markers in one of the bags for me! Silly me, forgot to take pictures of those.
Next up is some yarn that I bought through her from Victoria’s House of Needleart. It’s Tatamy Tweed in Walnut and I plan on making Something Red.
This yarn is so soft and it’s very cushy. I’m having a hard time resisting the urge to cast on. Maybe I’ll just do a little swatching. No harm comes from a little swatching, right?
The goodies don’t end there though. For my birthday present, Shelly got me a couple of skeins of Lang Jawoll sock yarn in the most beautiful grey. Perfect for my mother’s Rococo socks!
The funny thing is that she said she couldn’t fit everything she wanted to mail in the box either. I can’t imagine what else she could possibly send me. Thank you, Shelly, but I think if you spoil me any further I’ll become a horrid brat!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Agnes on 09 Nov 2007 at 11:35 am #
Mmm … the Tatamy Tweed yarns have some gorgeous colours! That’s great … I think they are thinner than Cotton Ease … more choices for cotton knits.
Hattie on 09 Nov 2007 at 12:18 pm #
Way cute fabric! Gotta love presents. :)
fleegle on 09 Nov 2007 at 12:55 pm #
She can spoil me anytime! Love the fabric and the little bags!
Shelly on 09 Nov 2007 at 2:59 pm #
Oh I am so glad you like the bags, guess you will just have to wait to see what else you get — yep I know I am evil!!
Jeanne (the other one) on 09 Nov 2007 at 3:30 pm #
What a great gift! Love the needle case and the bags. The Tatamy Tweed is gorgeous - Kraemer’s is right around the corner from me (almost) and now I want to go there tomorrow and get some of it!
*karen on 09 Nov 2007 at 3:51 pm #
Wow what a great marriage of fabric and design :o)
2trees on 09 Nov 2007 at 4:17 pm #
That fabric is fantastic!
chris on 09 Nov 2007 at 4:23 pm #
What a great gift box - I’ll bet that made you feel great! Love that needle case and matching bags. And Jeanne is right - Kraemers is very close to us - we can hook you up anytime!
Robin in VA on 09 Nov 2007 at 4:42 pm #
Amazing package…
Knitnana on 09 Nov 2007 at 5:30 pm #
I have some of that fabric for a new special item I’m going to be carrying - will be out in December, so stay tuned…
The yarn is lovely!
(((hugs)))
Amanda Deering on 09 Nov 2007 at 5:43 pm #
What a great surprise to receive in the mail! That had to make your week.
Jeanne on 09 Nov 2007 at 8:06 pm #
LOVE the fabric. I quite often have the urge to buy some fabric to make needle holders with, and then I recall my sewing skills and pass. It’s much better to send it off to someone who knows what they are doing.
debbie on 09 Nov 2007 at 9:50 pm #
it’s nice to be spoiled! thanks for sharing your shibui - and i loved your needle pouch at aloha knitter’s - shelly did a good job! i’ll be leaving for boston for a conference this monday for 6 days - so i guess i’ll see you on the 29th. won’t have a computer with me - my daughter knows better than to trust me with her laptop!
Dee on 10 Nov 2007 at 4:06 am #
Skulls ‘N Roses? Cute as could be!
You need to show the stitch markers next. I have a serious addiction to making those things!
textillian on 10 Nov 2007 at 4:14 am #
Oh! New things! We love those! Weee!
Robbyn on 10 Nov 2007 at 4:14 am #
Now isn’t that funny :) I’ve been wanting a roll-up case for DPNs and have been casually looking at fabric for a month. Haven’t seen anything just yet that makes my mouth water - but it’s out there. I’ll find it :)
Your grinning skulls and roses are hilarious and ought to be perfect guardians for your needles!
Jane on 10 Nov 2007 at 6:18 am #
What great gifts! With those skulls on everything, no one is going to bother you if you are knitting in public :-)
ClaireEJ on 10 Nov 2007 at 7:14 am #
That has to be the coolest fabric EVER! Love it. Beautifully made needle case.
Roseann on 10 Nov 2007 at 8:12 am #
What great gifts! The needle case is beautiful and as soon as I saw those little bags, I thought you might use them to carry socks. Rococo & Jawoll look like a match made in heaven, I can’t wait to see them and Something Red.
lobstah on 11 Nov 2007 at 3:32 am #
Wow, that is a fantastic package! I agree that the fabric is so cool!
Karen B. on 11 Nov 2007 at 12:03 pm #
I don’t think you could be a spoiled brat even if you tried! Besides, you deserve every one of these terrific indulgences. Enjoy and “Happy Birthday!”
Aim on 11 Nov 2007 at 5:42 pm #
That circular needle holder is a scream! Love it! What a beautiful group of thingies to get in the mail! wheeeee ;o)
Latoya on 12 Nov 2007 at 11:44 am #
With knitting buddies like Shelly…I want one too. How do I get on her mailing list? Wow! What great gifts.
Knit on!
tiennie on 12 Nov 2007 at 6:24 pm #
Great great gifts! Enjoy!
Alison on 13 Nov 2007 at 2:55 am #
Lovely stuff!
Dipsy D. on 13 Nov 2007 at 11:18 pm #
Woah, what a package! There’s some amazing goodies in there - especially the fabric and the yummy stuff that Shelly made with them rock big time! I don’t know what I love more, the needle holder or the bags - both actually ;) Enjoy everything - but then again, I know you will ;)))
Wendy on 14 Nov 2007 at 8:34 am #
That fabric rocks, it is so you. The yarn looks yummy but I can’t seem to get past the fabric. Its so awesome.