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Trick of Treat Socks Swap Package

November 6, 2008 By Carole

I don’t participate in swaps much anymore. Back in the day I had a ball with them but after a while they became a chore so I stopped signing up for them. But when Lynne and Emily emailed me about joining the Trick or Treat Sock Swap I just had to say yes.

My package from my pal, Karen, arrived yesterday and I’m so glad I signed up for this one.

Everything was wrapped in festive orange and black and there were certainly a lot of treats crammed into that box.

There was candy. Mmm. Candy.

And seasonal candles. I love the pumpkin ones and the scented ones from Yankee Candle smell delicious. And the cutest little pumpkin dish.

There was also ShibuiKnits sock yarn in a beautiful shade of blue and, of course, socks for me.

Aren’t they fabulous? Totally Frankenstein, I’m thinking!

Thanks for a wonderful package, Karen. And thanks for talking me into joining this swap, Emily and Lynne!

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A Day in the Life

June 24, 2008 By Carole

Last week I joined a flickr group called A Day in the Life Of . . . it’s a place to post photos of your life on a particular day. Saturday was the most recent day to post and I want to show you the 5 photos I chose but first I need to take care of some housekeeping and show you my Sweet Swap Package from Elizabeth.

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Luckily for me Elizabeth went on a trip to Hershey, PA right before she mailed me this package so it was extra sweet! There was candy and yarn and books and roving and lots and lots of wonderful treats. Thank you to Lynne for organizing the swap and thank you to Elizabeth for sending such a terrific and generous package!

The theme for this round of A Day in the Life Of . . . was green. I tried to incorporate green in all my photos as I spent the day . . .

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gazing at the sky from underneath my scaevola plant

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knitting in the adirondack chairs on my deck

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attending a party, sitting on a deck and observing a very active hummingbird population

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watching for bunnies in a beautifully green backyard

It was fun to carry the camera around and look for ways to document my day of green. I’m already looking forward to the next time.

Filed Under: Swaps, That's Life

May Day Socks & NH Picnic Plans

May 8, 2008 By Carole

I received my May Day Socks from Katie of Daily Thread on Monday and boy are they terrific!

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The green is a lovely shade of sage and the pattern is Artichoke Socks from Soxie. They are so very delicate and pretty.

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Katie also included some heirloom petunia seeds from her mother-in-law’s garden, a tube of Burt’s Bee’s Peppermint Foot Cream, and some dark chocolate covered cranberries. Mmmmm. Of course, I sure can use that foot cream this time of year!

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Thanks for a beautiful pair of May Day socks, Katie! And thanks, Emily and Lynne, for organizing this sock swap!

Breaking News!

Okay, if you’re going to New Hampshire Sheep & Wool this weekend this announcement is for YOU. We are gathering for a picnic potluck at Noon on Saturday in the picnic grove. Everyone is welcome – please pass the word along!

Be there or be square!

Filed Under: Fiber Festivals, Swaps

Special Swap: Spa Package

March 4, 2008 By Carole

All fixed now. Thanks, Missa!

Thank you all again for the get well wishes. I didn’t end up going to work yesterday but took another day of rest and recovery. I’m feeling better but I still sound a lot like Kathleen Turner. You know?

Anyway, you know what can make you feel great even when you feel bad? A swap package. And my Special Swap package arrived right on time.

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The theme this time was “Spa” and my package was from the Special Swap organizer herself, Lynne. She put together an extraordinary package! Thanks you so much, Lynne. You really went over-the-top with this terrific box of treats.

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There are the typical spa type things like soaps, a face mask and a loofah. But then there are really special things like a beautifully scented candle and chocolate strawberries and the most wonderful shea butter exfoliating salt scrub.

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There was also a relaxation CD and some blue cheese stuffed olives and a knitting book. But the most wonderful part of this package was the kimono that Lynne herself sewed for me. It’s the brown floral fabric you see in the photo and it’s just beautiful. I’m going to get myself some brown yoga pants and wear it with my kimono and treat myself to a whole day of relaxing and pampering with all these goodies.

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But not today. Today I am going to work. Really, I am this time.

Filed Under: Swaps

Movie Swap Package

November 14, 2007 By Carole

I love me a good knitting swap and I have to say that participating in Lynne’s “Special Swap” has always netted me a good result. I have had wonderful experiences, first with Beth, then with Kat and now with Elizabeth.

Behold the yarn-y, snack-y, movie-y goodness.

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The red yarn is Duets sock yarn and I absolutely love the way the tones of red in that ball – all wound up and ready to knit, too. And more yarn in green and yellow. Those popcorn containers are the cutest ever and there is also tea and snacks and the cutest little grow-your-own Christmas tree.

Thanks, Elizabeth, for a terrific package!

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