It’s been said by others but I have the best better pal for sure. And now that I know who she is, I can tell you guys, too. The person spoiling me was Liz and when I say spoiling, I mean spoiling. As in rotten.
Just check out this last package.
Isn’t it great? Liz picked stuff to represent her state of Texas and she did a fine job. There’s chili and chocolate and homespun from angora goats. Can you say soft? I had to immediately run to my patterns and start searching for something worthy of this gorgeous yarn.
Look! Here’s a close up.
I wish I had feel-o-vision for the blog so you could touch this stuff. It’s truly amazing. And clearly, Liz is doing a much better job of promoting the glories of Texas than that certain someone currently inhabiting the White House. I’m just saying.
And there’s also other chocolate and Mountain Colors Bearfoot in red, of course. Because red is my favorite color and Liz pays attention. Turns out, Liz and I also share similar educational backgrounds, as we both have MLIS degrees. Rock Chick and Shobhanna hit the nail on the head when they matched up Liz and I.
So, my heartfelt thanks to Liz the wonder pal! Dude, it’s been a pleasure.
Julie Said,
So what’s this whole Better Pal thing anyway- something you must be invited to? Inquiring minds wanna know. Nice stuff she sent!
Leah Said,
What? No yellow rose?
You did get spoiled! I’m jealous! Especially for the Bearfoot. I love that stuff!
margene Said,
Oh my! I may not be able to touch the angora handspun but I can SEE it is soft. You lucky duck. However, my BP is better than you BP;-) Actually, weren’t all the BP’s great?
Lucia Said,
Watch it, grrl, your blue-stateliness is showing
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I want to have and be a BP too.
Jackie Said,
You know, I don’t think you need feel-o-vision to capture how soft that angora homespun is. You can see the halo of softness in the picture, and yes, I’m drooling.
Go Liz!
maryse Said,
i wonder what it’s like to be good enough to get invited to be one of the better pals. i wonder…..
liz Said,
Oooo, I get to comment without an alias!
Glad you like all the fun stuff. The El Coyote Ranch yarn is only carried by two yarn stores. And I”m responsible for getting the Dallas store to carry it. It’s wonderful in the skein but knitted up and blocked? Oh man, does it get soft.
And the guy in the White House? Yeah, he was born in New Haven, Connecticut. Not a *real* Texan.
christine Said,
Wow – that’s some better pal!
Who’s in the white house, again?
Beth S. Said,
Homespun. Wow. That’s a gift from the heart!
Marie Said,
Ohh that is a great package fab. yarn….right now I’m in chocolate withdrawal so I’m eyeing that chocolate – is that ritter sport chcolate and macadamia nut…drool drool.
PumpkinMama Said,
What a lucky duck – that yarn looks just divine.
Chris Said,
Wow! Great package!!! I want full sense-o-rama so I can smell the chocolate AND feel the yarn. Mmmm…
Snow Said,
Oooooh, lovely! Mmmmm…chili. Farty goodness. And that angora goat yarn looks fabulous. Have you decided what to knit with it yet?
Dave Daniels Said,
Whoa, you made out real nice. And I can attest to the 2-alarm chili, I use that one a lot myself. (Note to self: get more to try dying with it.)
Unfortunately, MY BP was better. I’m just saying…
Norma Said,
Tell Dave to chill. It’s not a competition. Hee. We all had great pals. Is he off his rocker or what? He thinks you’re gonna dye the yarn with the chili???? LOL. The man needs sedatives.
sandy Said,
Carole, isn’t it great to see the thought that goes into these gifts? It’s quite touching! Love your final gift!
xo
heather Said,
Wow, that homespun looks niiiiiice. Great gifts Carole!
Laurie Said,
Is that cashgora? Boy does it look soft.
Kathy Said,
I see that Liz sent you some Mexican chocolate. It’s delicious — a crowd pleaser in my house. Great stuff. There seems to be an abundance of cool librarians in the knit blog world
Cecily Stewart Said,
Mmm, jealous.
What is this “better pal” thing?
Paula Said,
Beautimous! I wish I could pet the yarn. Will have to go knit with my lowly alpaca. My MLIS (1996) is from the University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies. (Roll Tide!) I got notified of tenure today and promotion to Associate Professor. Sorry,I do have to tell EVERYBODY!
amanda Said,
Lovely stuff Carole!