Thanks for all of the nice comments on the last post. It's so invigorating to have my artwork to get such a warm reception!
Due to some mechanisms put in place quite a while ago, a phenomenon occurred in the Eleven Stitches mailbox earlier this week. I got four packages in two days. Some might even call it (hushed voice:) a perfect storm.
Last week, I ordered some yarn from Sundara. It was some of her "Limited Edition" yarns, and I was proud of myself for being fast enough to snap some up. This is Charcoal over Cotton Candy in sportweight. Love. It. I hear that Knitting on the Road has some patterns for thicker weight yarn, so I'll be looking there for inspiration.
In March, I also ordered some of Sundara's anniversary Cherry Blossom sock yarn. Sundara said it took her so long to get it to me because she had over twice the number of orders than she expected. I'm not surprised-- she's so talented!
In February, All Things Heather put out a request for donations to Reach for the Stars. I donated, and as a thank you, Heather sent me some of her wonderful yarn. I didn't make any color requests, so she just sent me a random skein. It's so lovely, and it's a perfect color for me.
In January, I joined the Socks that Rock Rockin' Sock Club. The April shipment arrived in the mail in the same day as my All Things Heather yarn. It's very pretty, and the silk content gives an interesting effect to the color. Almost a barber pole look.
So there you have it. Things I did in January, February, March, and April made me a very happy girl on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. (I'm loving the macro mode on my new camera, BTW. It really shows off the yarn!)
How much do you love your postal carrier?!?
Posted by: Tanya | April 28, 2007 at 09:06 PM
So beautiful.
Posted by: Nora | April 28, 2007 at 10:48 PM
This is the second time today I've heard of Sundara. I've never heard of her before today. Must be a sign...must check this out.
Posted by: Sacha | April 28, 2007 at 11:16 PM
What beautiful yarns! You will be in sock heaven! Whitby from KotR is one I've wanted to knit, but I have only (too much) fingering weight sock yarn right now.
Posted by: Brenda | April 29, 2007 at 12:22 AM
The yarniverse smiled upon you. Thanks for sharing the fibery loveliness for our viewing pleasure.
Posted by: Jean | April 29, 2007 at 02:39 PM
You've been busy! Look at all of those fabulous acquisitions! Can't wait to see what you knit...
Posted by: knittingphilistine | April 29, 2007 at 09:48 PM
Aack! The yarn p0rn! Can't take all the goods. I'm always too slow on Sundara's limited editions.
Posted by: tiennie | April 29, 2007 at 11:39 PM
the sundara yarn is amazing - that deep purpilish color....wow...KOTR has tons of great patterns for that weight! Denmark and Whitby are 2 of my faves....
Posted by: stacey | April 30, 2007 at 08:49 AM
Like my hubby says, it's like Christmas! Your new camera takes great pics!
Posted by: Carol | April 30, 2007 at 03:00 PM
All that beautiful yarn is making my heart race!
Posted by: Oiyi | May 01, 2007 at 04:12 PM