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Bloomin’ Friendship

May 7, 2007 By Carole

The Bloomin’ Feet Swap ’07, coordinated and supervised by the fabulous Amanda, has drawn to a conclusion. I sent a package off to Hillary and a package for me arrived last week. I was thrilled to discover Leah’s name on the return address label. Leah and I have read each other’s blogs for quite some time now and have become friends for the same reason many of us are friends – we love knitting. However, something happened in Leah’s life recently that served to truly bond us. This shared experience has certainly deepened our friendship, but you know what? Nothing says friendship like a pair of handknit socks.

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Aren’t they wonderful? The colors – which Leah worried weren’t springy enough for a “bloomin” sock swap – are just so me. The pattern is lacy but not over done. The yarn is incredibly soft and they fit perfectly.

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There were other goodies in the package like Green ‘n Black’s chocolate (my favorite) and some pretty flower candles and note paper and a Burt’s Bees sampler pack. Fabulous stuff, all of it.

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When I emailed Leah to thank her she replied, “The socks in no way show you how much I appreciate your friendship. Just think of them giving you a hug from me each time you wear them.” It’s an absolutely perfect sentiment. Thank you, Leah. I’m looking forward to a lot of hugs from you.

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  1. Ruth says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:20 am

    That’s the best sort of swap package … what a great job she did on the socks!

  2. Carol says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:39 am

    Lucky feet, lucky friend:)

  3. margene says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:54 am

    They are soooo you!! Leah did a great job despite her grief. She’s a wonderful friend!

  4. Lucia says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:03 am

    Those socks are just absolutely… words fail me. Again. (You wouldn’t think that would happen so often to a person who writes for a living.) I love that colorway: without the purple stripe, meh, too orange, but with it, bellissimo, mwah mwah mwah!

  5. kristi and otis says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:09 am

    I can’t blame pregnancy hormones but your post created a tear or two – what a nice friend.

  6. Karen says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:11 am

    They’re beautiful and you received a really wonderful package! I love the socks! Lucky you!

  7. Deb says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:16 am

    How wonderful! The sock and the sentiment behind them as well. Lucky you for the friendship that transcends time and distance!

  8. Chris says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:23 am

    Aww… They’re lovely socks!

  9. Judy says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:28 am

    Beautiful sentiment and beautiful socks. How lucky you are for both.

  10. Julie says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:34 am

    What a wonderful package! Sounds like a wonderful friendship, too.

  11. Anne says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:43 am

    I love the colors and she did a great job with the knit. Lucky you!

  12. Hillary says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:47 am

    Those socks are really lovely. Great colors and a great pattern to celebrate a great friendship.

  13. Kathleen says

    May 7, 2007 at 9:37 am

    oh, i love that color and the pattern shows them so nicely.

  14. Teyani says

    May 7, 2007 at 9:56 am

    absolutely gorgeous! Leah is a gem -and her sweetness shines through every single stitch in those beauties.

  15. jillian says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:31 am

    What a wonderful package and sentiment.

  16. Karen says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:42 am

    What a wonderful friend! The socks and gifts are lovely but the friendship is priceless.

  17. Jennifer says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:46 am

    Gorgeous socks! How wonderful to have them knit by a friend.

  18. Helen says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:51 am

    They are beautiful socks! I love the colors and pattern.

  19. Kathy says

    May 7, 2007 at 10:53 am

    They are lovely. Enjoy them!

  20. blogless sharon says

    May 7, 2007 at 11:33 am

    wow those are cool funky socks

  21. Cookie says

    May 7, 2007 at 12:08 pm

    Great socks and what a lovely package! Leah did a wonderful job. Luck you!

  22. Leah says

    May 7, 2007 at 12:17 pm

    Blush!

    I guess the specs would have been good, huh? The yarn is Claudia’s Handpainted in Blue Terra Cotta. The pattern is ‘one of the lacy ones’ from Sensational Knitted Socks.

    Finally, they could not have gone to a better person! Thank you for the kudos and the friendship!

  23. Beth says

    May 7, 2007 at 12:27 pm

    The socks are beautiful and your package is so nice! Leah is a special person.

  24. Wanda says

    May 7, 2007 at 12:49 pm

    Oh, what lovely socks and even better from such a good friend.

  25. Kelli says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:00 pm

    What a wonderful sentiment.

  26. Beth S. says

    May 7, 2007 at 1:46 pm

    Oh, that’s such a great story! 🙂 Lucky you, to have a good friend like that. And a really spiffy new pair of socks. 🙂

    And those colors? I’ll take them any time of year, too. 😉

  27. Laura says

    May 7, 2007 at 2:14 pm

    Leah did a beautiful job on the socks and I love the colorway even more now that I’m seeing them again on your FEET! I always feel such a bond to the person I’m knitting socks for – I’m sure the special bond that you and Leah have made it even moreso. Hugs to you both. xoxox

  28. Susan says

    May 7, 2007 at 2:15 pm

    Those socks are just beautiful!

  29. Debi says

    May 7, 2007 at 2:50 pm

    Gorgeous socks!! Not your usual color choices but expanding your horizons is once of the best things about socks 🙂

  30. Debi says

    May 7, 2007 at 3:01 pm

    Gorgeous socks!! Not your usual color choices but expanding your horizons is once of the best things about socks 🙂

  31. lisa says

    May 7, 2007 at 3:46 pm

    Those are some great socks! I had to see if your Leah was the same as one I know, nope, but I did have to leave her a comment of support. Glad she’s got you for a friend.

  32. amanda says

    May 7, 2007 at 4:40 pm

    Lucky you! They look fabulous :o)

  33. sprite says

    May 7, 2007 at 5:53 pm

    Awww! What a great friend!

  34. Jessica says

    May 7, 2007 at 7:54 pm

    She did a beautiful job! Lucky feet you have there. 🙂

  35. Kim says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:12 pm

    Wonderful socks!!!!!!!

  36. Birdsong says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:33 pm

    Lucky you! These are great socks. I am glad that Bloomin Feet was a success.

  37. Kelly says

    May 7, 2007 at 8:38 pm

    Your pal did a wonderful job on the socks. Just gorgeous!

  38. ~Kristie says

    May 7, 2007 at 9:50 pm

    I went to Leah’s blog to discover what yarn she used on your socks and then I read that she had knit 3 socks! How cute that in the comments you had said that her Bloomin Feet pal would be happy with any of them. I guess that was definitely true after all! Looks like that swap was a HUGE success. No wonder Amanda only takes a select few people for it.

  39. Anne says

    May 7, 2007 at 11:19 pm

    The socks are gorgeous, but the note really got me…

  40. Elizabeth says

    May 8, 2007 at 11:14 am

    The socks are gorgeous, what a wonderful gift! Can you share the name of the pattern with us?

  41. scout says

    May 9, 2007 at 9:31 pm

    So cool Carole. The socks are beautiful too.

  42. Lynne says

    May 11, 2007 at 12:15 pm

    What lovely socks! Isn’t it just so cool how we can connect with one another in so many ways other than knitting? I know you will feel her frienship like a good footrub every time you wear Leah’s beautiful socks!

  43. Lynne says

    May 11, 2007 at 12:16 pm

    What lovely socks! Isn’t it just so cool how we can connect with one another in so many wayother than knitting? I know you will feel and appriciate her frienship much like a good footrub, every time you wear Leah’s beautiful socks!

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