Goodies from Vermont

My daughter spent a weekend in Vermont and brought me back some wonderful presents!  First is a skein of Island Cotton in a gorgeous shade of purple.  It is a cotton / rayon mix. Have to find a great pattern for this yarn! 

Next is a skein of Regal Silk.  100% handpainted silk and it came with a pattern for a scarf.  Very soft!  Will make a beautiful scarf!

The last 2 skeins are Araucania hand dyed yarn in a great colorway!  It is a wool alpaca mix.  This should make something very beautiful.

My daughter and her boyfriend made some great choices.  Store owner tried to talk them into other choices but I think their choices are perfect!  Thank you Nicki and Ian!

FEBRUARY CROCHETOHOLIC SWAP PACKAGE FROM LAURIE C

WOW!  I RECEIVED THIS FANTASTIC PACKAGE FROM LAURIE C ON SATURDAY.  RETURNED HOME AT 1130 PM TO FIND ALL THESE GOODIES WAITING FOR ME!

THERE ARE CANDLES, TISSUES, HEART SHAPED PASTA, DARK CHOCOLATE BARS, HERSHEY COOKIE TREATS (YUMMY), TEA, H2O FLAVORING, A CUTE MUG COVERED WITH HEARTS, BURT'S BEES LOTIONS AND MORE!  YOU CAN SEE THE PRETTY BEADS, HEART STAMP, HEART RIBBONS, HEART STICKERS, STITCH MARKERS AND A KNITTING CHARM.

  THERE ARE PATTERNS FOR A DISHCLOTH WITH HEART DESIGN, PLACEMAT WITH ANOTHER HEART DESIGN, 2 GREAT CROCHET BOOKS WITH SOME PATTERNS I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY, MEMO PADS, RED AND WHITE YARN I CAN USE TO MAKE SOME FUN THINGS FOR MY GRANDKIDS, SOME AWESOME PINK CLASSIC COTTON AND GREEN LINEN YARN.  I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO TRY LINEN YARN AND NOW I CAN!  THERE ARE ALSO SOME VERY PRETTY NOTE CARDS WITH A SEA THEME, KNITTING NEEDLES FROM CRYSTAL PALACE -  A BAG AND MAT PATTERN FOR A SUMMER BAG AND A CROCHET HOOK. 

THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CUTEST BAG PATTERN, I LOVE THE SNOWMAN DESIGN!

THE KNITTING CHARM AND BEADS ARE REALLY CUTE ALSO.  AND THE STITCH MARKERS ARE GREAT! 

 

THANK YOU LAURIE FOR A WONDERFUL AND PERFECTLY TIMED PACKAGE!  I HAVE LARYNGITIS SO WHEN I WAS YELLING WOW - NO ONE COULD HEAR ME!

Swap Pictures - finally!

Here they are!  I finally figured out how to upload pictures with my new computer!!!  These are the wonderful dishcloths that Cindy C sent me for the Defeat the Winter Doldrums Swap.  Aren't they cute!  
 

She also sent me these goodies which I described in the last post.  The chocolate covered sunflower seeds are delicious!  As you can see Cindy sent me some great goodies in my package!

The scent on the candle - Morning Dew - is very relaxing!

 And here is another picture of our cat Scoochie playing with the cute fish Chan knitted for me in the Hot Cocoa Swap.  Had trouble getting this picture because Scoochie keeps hiding the poor little fish!  She has been having a great time with it!

Thank you again to Cindy C and Chan for 2 fantastic swap packages!

Defeat the Winter Doldrums Dishcloth Swap Package

I  returned  from  Cape Cod last evening to find this wonderful package from Cindy C  for the Defeat the Winter Doldrums swap!   What a great way  chase away the winter doldrums !  She sent me 3 beautiful lime green and white dishcloths in different sizes.  They are so cute!  

**I am having a difficult time inserting pictures with my new computer so pictures may not be available at this time.**  

She also sent me some great Sugar and Cream yarn in purple, lavender and green colors.  Will make some wonderful projects!

She sent me a scented candle in a Morning Dew scent that makes me wish spring was here already - very relaxing scent!

I also received a delicious chocolate bar, some yummy hot chocolate and some chocolate covered sunflower seeds - also very delicious!

Cindy C. also sent me a cute little notions bag in almost the same colors as some of the yarn.  I will be perfect for holding some of my stitch markers!

Thank you Cindy C.  It is a wonderful package and has definitely helped chase away the winter doldrums!