Christmas Around The World Knitters Swap

Calling All Swappers!

2009-01-30T04:52:00.000-08:00

Welcome all Swappers!

We know it's only just the middle of summer, but we would like to call you to join us for a Christmas Around The World Knitters Swap. We would like to ask you to join us in this trip which is not only about Christmas, but as well about the Christmas customs around the world. The idea of the swap was born when Maryanne and me started to chat about our fascination with Christmas and how different it is celebrated in the US and in Europe. And since we were already organising our KAL, we thought that it would be fun to celebrate this lovely holiday with other Knitters. It's an international swap and open for all people who love to celebrate Christmas! There will be contests and quizzes, new friends to meet and spoil. So come and join us!

Signups are open, and they might be divided in two - we close them once 100 swappers have signed up, but if there are still many willing to sign up, we will reopen them for another 50 participants.

To sign in, please email Maryanne or me at the email addresses mentioned on the sidebar:

your name and surname
your email address
address of your blog (it's highly encouraged to have one)
your mailing address (postal address)
and if you prefer a pal from Europe/States (because of the costs of shipping)

The Swap questionnaire will follow afterwards, and you should make sure that you publish it on your blog (if you don't have one, you might consider getting one, like that your swap partner can get to know you better and see what you're all about) by September.

This is not limited to a strict knitting swap, so you should as well consider treating your partner with something which will show your local Christmas tradition.
What you should send to your partner is:

something to knit from (enough yarn for 1 skein/small project)
something to knit with
something handknitted by you
something for the taste
something for the soul
something to hang on the Christmas Tree

Minimum spend is $20 (shipping not included) and we strongly encourage you to keep things hand made or used from your stash. Also, exchanging recipes is highly encouraged :) We know that Christmas is a very money consuming time, so let's keep it inexpensive but creative!

Packages shouldn't arrive later than 22nd of December, so please mind, if you're sending internationally, to allow enough time for the parcel to arrive. Also, please remember that Christmas is a busy time for the post offices, too, so send your parcels early enough.

Merry Christmas!

2009-01-29T11:55:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays to all our lovely swap participants! Thanks so much to all of you for joining us in the swap and sharing your holiday spirit and traditions with all of us as we get ready for the Christmas season. We appreciate everyone joining us here for a fun swap and hope that you all have a very happy and safe holiday however you spend it and wherever you go :)

If any of you have not received a parcel from your secret pal, please send a note to Kasia or me and we will do what we can to make sure you get one. Please keep in mind that many people will not be reachable until after the New Year, so it may take us a while to get you connected with your pal. Also, Kasia is away from home until after January 8th or so, so if you choose to e-mail her, it may be difficult for her to help you as she may not have access to your pal's info. So please keep that in mind and be patient with us!

Thanks again to all of you for sharing your holiday with us and joining us in our first swap as hostesses! We enjoyed getting to know all of you and hope that you all have a very happy holiday season filled with lovely moments and wish you all the best for a fantastic and joyful New Year too!

Best wishes,
Maryanne

No package

2008-02-14T10:32:00.000-08:00

I havent receved anything from my swap partner....
I hope I do soon.Kaisa sais she have sendt it-so I just have to keep my fingers crossed.

trying to reach my pal

2008-02-12T05:24:00.000-08:00

Hello all! I'm trying to reach my pal and let her know that although i didn't receive her package that I appreciate their time and effort put into my gift. I"d love to get to know you if you want to reveal yourself.
Kim Cashin

oh no

2008-02-07T07:49:00.002-08:00

Kris in NH:
Maybe your upstream is my downstream? We were emailing furiously back and forth until mid-December. Then she disappeared. No posts on her blog since 12/4, and no response to my emails. At first I thought she just hated my package (sob!) but now I'm really worried. :(

Re-located downstream pal Anu

2008-02-07T07:18:00.001-08:00

Have you received the package from me yet? I hope so - please let me know when you do, OK? How's your readjustment to the states going?

Hope Everyone

2008-02-03T04:29:00.000-08:00

Is Well. I just wanted to Let everyone know that I had a wonderful time in this swap... I am glad that my downstream Pal was happy with what she got... :) For my upstream Pal I sure hope you are OK I haven't heard from you in forever. I am looking FWD to another Swap if you have one Please do keep me in mind... :) I thank the Mods for all they have done to organize and keep the swap going.. Yall have a wonderful New Year.... and I hope to see yall in some swaps

No News from Swap Pal :(

2008-02-02T09:17:00.002-08:00

Happy Groundhog Day here in the US!
Yes, can you believe it's February already? Now that it's almost Valentine's Day, I want to officially thank tour two hostesses for hosting this very fun swap. Although I haven't heard from my upstream pal since before Christmas or received a box from her, I pray that all is well in her life, and that you all have a great year. Enjoy Spring as it comes around the corner in a few weeks or months, depending where in the world you live. :)

Kris in NH

Thanks Maryanne and Kasia

2008-01-26T09:30:00.001-08:00

I'd like to thank you both for hosting a great swap. Here's a little gift for all of the participants - the bag I knit to Cheryl:
Cheryl

Enjoy!

Jane

2008-01-21T08:52:00.000-08:00

I recieved my Christmas package several days ago as I told you, and here is the picture! Finally! My camera has been dead for ages.

Again. Thank you so much for the gift :-)

Parcel received!

2008-01-19T23:24:00.000-08:00

My parcel finally arrived!!!

My pal, Jennifer, mailed it from the US on December 14th, and instead of taking about two weeks (allowing a little extra for Christmas) it took about a month! My opinion is that the box arrived in Melbourne around Christmas/New Year and that it's been sitting in quarrantine waiting to be processed. I guess like many in Australia in January, they had lots of staff take their annual holidays *sigh*. I know it went to quarantine, because unfortunately they took out the pine sachet that Jennifer had included, but I still got to smell it when I opened the box.

Many thanks for my wonderful swap package Jennifer. Thanks for all the time and effort that went into putting it together for me. I love it. It was definitely worth the wait!

Check out my blog to see the fabulous riot of red/white goodies that Jennifer sent.

Thanks Kasia and Maryanne, I had tons of fun :o)

Danke Nicole!

2008-01-13T20:45:00.000-08:00

Thanks to for a lovely package! I received it last week from Germany! See my blog for the details!

Jennifer

My package from Else

2008-01-13T04:23:00.001-08:00

Else, thank you for all the surprises which are sending you.
I love the scarf our of the pink yarn, it will warm me on cold winterdays.
And also I love the 3 balls of red yarn. I think I use the yarn for my upcoming grandchild, if it will be a girl.
Also the package includes coffe, sweeties , a CD with Christmas songs from Norwegian artists and from Princess Märtha Louise.
Oncemore thank you and have a good time in 2008 and fun with your knitting and I hope I hear from you again.
Dorothea

It Came - Oh Joy! Oh Joy!

2008-01-12T12:46:00.000-08:00

My Christmas Around The World Box Came At Last - And Look What's Inside!

Gosh, do I ever have a boxful of goodies to show you today. My upstream partner in the Christmas Around the World Exchange has spoiled me worse than rotten. I almost dis-integrated when I opened this big box from Karen.
Karen had sent me an e-mail saying the package was going to be late that she was working on something. Christmas came and went, then another note saying she waiting on something to dry but that it would be delivered before the end of the Twelve Days Of Christmas and that she thought I'd be pleased and think it was worth the wait. Well, I AM PLEASED and it was Worth the Wait. Karen you have been so generous with your giving and that in it's self means as much as the items in the box. Thank you for both, you kind and generous heart and the wonderful goodies you chose for me. This is what I had to wait for, do you think it was worth the wait?
I certainly think so. The bag is gorgeous and big and the fabric is nice and heavyweight, knitted with double strands throughout. It has a beautiful lace design all around the top of the bag and the color is perfect too. Thank you Karen for all the time you took to make something for me that you knew I'd enjoy. I stuck some items on top of my 'stuff', I'm already using the bag, to hold it open in order for you to see a bit of the lacy part. I'm sure it will get lots of wear. (That's Mr. Maestro peeping in the door.)
Before I got to the bag, which was laying flat on the very bottom of the bag, look at all the other things I pulled out. And just as dear as all the wonderful items, was a handwritten note attached to each one of them - so special.There was knitting stuff (something to knit from and something to knit with) food stuff (taste and smell), music (for the soul; listening and relaxing), and a sock ornament to knit and then hang on the tree (something for the Christmas Tree). All requirements met - thank you. The knitting stuff included, a pair of size 13 Harmony needles from Knit-Pick's to go with the set I already have and a set of Harmony DP's to knit socks with. These have to be some of the most beautiful needles made and I love knitting with them. There was also colored rubber bands in all sizes to use as stitch markers (how unique is that?), colorful coils to hold needs together and a bucket of Lorna's Laces shepherd sock yarns and a pattern to make the socks. There is also a pocket sized lighted magnifying glass which will probably go in the glove compartment for reading maps in the dark since I use a huge magnifier that attaches to my lamp for knitting.
For taste there was German Lebkuchen Honey Cookies with an aroma that hit my senses the moment I opened the box, homemade and recipe included, yum they are. There was also a mix for scones using white chocolate and raspberries, and a German Stollen with cranberries, Trades Joe's lemon pepper spice, and chocolates ; oh, there was also nice long cinnamon sticks to stir in my apple cider or coffee (try it, you'll like it).
As if this wasn't enough Karen sent a CD of Christmas music performed by the church choir of an Episcopal church near where she lives. The music is beautiful, I love listening to the choir. Then last (Ithink) but not least is a whole page of Christmas stamps. Why Christmas stamps you may ask, Well this year's Christmas stamp represents knitting and Karen had the idea that the stamps would look nice framed. I agree, and will frame them to go in my sewing room, yups my bathroom. I sew in the bathroom, a large room with good natural and electrical lighting. There is a place just above the table that holds my machine where I will hang this picture for my enjoyment.

Package arrived!

2008-01-11T15:44:00.000-08:00

Just a quick one to let you know I have got my package now! Thank YOU!!! Pictures will be on my blog as soon as I get my camera loaded.

There was a beautiful cricheted angel in it, just wait and see :-)

Love Vigdis from Norway

Postie is my prince!

2008-01-09T03:26:00.001-08:00

The postie knocked on my door today with a lovely package! He informed me that UK customs keep gift packages received in December, concentrating on smaller/business post from overseas! Anyway, imagine my delight when I opened the box to see festive wrapping tissue!

As I unwrapped each piece, on my bed, I had buterflies. It was so lovely to see these delights emerging! So, for better pictures see my blog. However there was pretty, pretty sock yarn, Brittany DPN's, a cute Noro handknit hat,chocolates, the cutest glass mug (and mulled wine spices!)santa drawstring bag and some really cute tree decorations. Thank you Kathy, you have really made my day!

Finally, I Can Thank Jana!

2008-01-08T15:30:00.000-08:00

With no great thanks to Canada Post(not impressed!), I received this amazing package today. Thank you, thank you to Jana! I had to go to the post office to pick it up, so I decided to make it a true excursion and brought the parcel to a favourite coffee spot to open. Imagine my delight as I slowly opened piece after piece while sipping cafe latte. I'm in love with both the stationary and the cosmetic bag. The spiced tea smells gorgeous.

What makes the gift extra special is the fact that the stitch markers and the yarn come from her own White Oak Studio. This merino feels so luxurious that I can't wait to work it.

Lucky, lucky me to have such a great partner! This was a fun swap. Thanks everyone.

Carolyn's package

2008-01-08T06:54:00.000-08:00

I have finally heard from my Spoilee, Carolyn in Canada! She is experiencing problems with her computer, but she found a way to contact me anyway. She says she got my package and she liked it. I was worried she didn't...

Carolyn does not have a blog, and I am sorry I didn't think fo taking photos before I send the package to her...

Merry belated Christmas and Happy New Year, Carolyn and Hannah!

And you all too! :-)

Isabelle aka Tricotine

My lovely package ;)

2008-01-07T20:17:00.000-08:00

Dear Heather,

thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your package arrived during our ice storm when I had no power. I actually jumped, shouted and cried for joy when I opened it. Thank you so much and for being patient for me to post about it. So without further ado here is my lovely package ~ btw, how did you know I wanted this particular Rowan magazine and Socks that Rock color? Did you peek at my letter to Santa?! ;D

~ some yarn to knit: Socks that rock in Ruby Slippers

~ something to knit with: Rowan #42 my wishlist item ;D

~ something knitted: Beautiful handbag made w/Tilli Tomas

This yarn is on my fav list when I saw it at our lys during a tour.

~ something for the soul: a donation to Heifer on my behalf

~ christmas ornament: a rabbit w/07 on it

~ some treats: Wildlife Coffee & delicious mints

Again thank you, I truly loved my package. ;D

~ Mail Call ~

2008-01-07T20:15:00.000-08:00

Dear Partner Connie,

Again my apologies for the delay in sending your package but good news! Its on its way. I hope you enjoy the items I selected for you and can use the lovely knitted thing. ;D I really enjoyed this swap and I apologize to all of you for my not being able to participate as I'd like, but things are getting back to normal as long this current storm doesn't leave any damage. ;D

Happy New Year to you all!

Dawn ;)

Thank you,Thank you, Thank you

2008-01-07T05:59:00.000-08:00

This is a special message for Irene. You are indeed a Xmas angel -thank you so much for all the wonderful things in my Xmas package (lots of chocolate, beautiful yarn, beautiful knit, and lots of beautiful, beautiful, items to share with my daughter). Your generosity is beyond words.

I cannot post any pics, the camera is broken, and the computer is broken and most of the goodies will be eaten before things are fixed!

All the best for 2008 and thank you for such a wonderful swap.

Merry Christmas to Me!

2008-01-05T14:13:00.000-08:00

I wish you all a very Happy New Year and wanted to share the wonderful package I received from Annemeike. Oh Anne Thank You for your most kind and generous gift. Your thoughtfulness has started my new year with a very happy begining. Cheers and Happy New Year to you!

Christmas in January :-)

2008-01-03T17:02:00.000-08:00

My package from Ingrid arrived today.
Boy did I have a partner who likes being Santa!

After fighting off my daughter...LOL...I opened all my little packages to find out the surprizes. She gifted me chocolate, chai tea, bubble bath, soap, potpourri, novelty yarn, a picture stand, felted slippers and the prize of all gifts...a handpainted angel ornament.

Thank you so very much Ingrid for making this swap so special!

Janee where are you? And Thanks Jane

2008-01-02T18:37:00.001-08:00

OK, still no word Janee received the box sent out several weeks ago, how frustrating!

However the pics are on my blog of the package of goodies dear Jane sent me....I did want you to show you my beautful bag Jane designed and knit up for me.

Thank you so much Jane

Happy New Year - what a wonderful swap

2008-01-02T07:55:00.000-08:00

I wanted to show a little of what JoShell included in my package. The swallowtail shawl from Interweave Knits, is as light as a feather and so warm and toasty around my neck. Included were handcrafted earrings, pumpkin bread, hazelnut cookies, an ornament for the tree, a scarf square from Turkey which is edged in beautiful handworked lace. Also included, two knitting books (which i had not read), and a skein of Jitterbug sock yarn (in a yummy plummby). I cannot thank her enough for making my swap experience so wonderful. Thank you also to the "mums" for organizing such a terrific holiday experience.

Thank You Jane

2008-01-01T23:09:00.000-08:00

I received a marvelous package from jane and will post pics tomorrow. It was oh so generous and my hand knit item is ta die for. Thank you so much Jane

Happy New Year!

2007-12-31T21:50:00.000-08:00

I am sorry I am late posting this, I have recently had surgery and made it home on Christmas Eve. But I want to say a very heartfelt Thank You to my Pal Deb!

I received this wonderful package from Deb for our Christmas Around The World Knitters Swap, she sent me a cute Santa hat and 2 knitters books and the sock patterns are going to be fun to do!If I can ever learn how to knit socks :( I wish I had a learn to book !She also sent me candy and it was delicious! and a pack of hot chocolate mix and a needle sizer and a magnet and the cutest little plate and spreader which I will use for my homemade spread for crackers for New Years, and lotions and creams in a nice set with a zippered bag and she knitted me a wash cloth and tied a bar of soap and a wooden soap holder into a pretty package! Deb thank you for everything, I so much enjoyed opening this package.

(posted for Judy B. by knittymuggins)

My Incredible Package

2007-12-31T08:46:00.000-08:00

I just want to thank Dianne again for my incredible package. She went well beyond what was expected. Details and pictures on my blog.
Again many thanks Dianne

My package arrived the other day!

2007-12-30T12:09:00.000-08:00

DK was my upstream partner. She sent me goodies for all my animals and popcorn, cocoa, Kona coffee, and chocolate covered flavored coffee spoons for me and mine, which are very yummy by the way. I haven't tried the coffee yet, but will be definitely. She also made some cool beaded counter bracelets and stitch markers which I have to definitely start using immediately. I also got a skein of yarn to paint from KnitPiks, and a link to her pattern for the Secret of the Stole. Thanks DK. I will post pics of the yarn and bracelets when I can. Unfortuately, the edible goodies are gone! LOL! Thanks Maryanne for a fun swap. Hope to participate in another one next year.

Nancy

Are these really for me?!

2007-12-29T17:35:00.000-08:00

I received a wonderful package from Dorothea in Germany!

It is so touching that someone I don't even know has given me these gifts.
It is hard to believe they are really for me!

I adore the little wooden ornaments and the darling kitten chocolates, the scented candle, the gummy bears and card! I am looking forward to knitting with the pretty Silk Garden Lite yarn and the Addi needles! One of the wrapping papers features a knitting Santa! Dorothea also printed out the Calorimetry pattern for me and it is protected in a transparent sheet, perfect for the binder of patterns I've started.

What is most amazing is the beautiful knitted shawl. My hasty shot has not done it justice; I hope to capture a better photo to post on my blog. The colors are lovely and I can't wait to wear it! I will treasure it for all time! Dorothea, you've really brightened the end of my year. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness.

Thanks Kim!!

2007-12-29T15:01:00.002-08:00

Thanks to Kim for all the goodies! You can see them on my blog. Thanks also to the hostesses for a wonderful Christmas Swap. See you all next year! Nautical Knitter

A Very Merry Christmas!

2007-12-29T15:01:00.001-08:00

Hi! I received my package about a week before Christmas, but waited patiently till Christmas morning. Which was no easy feat considering that the wrapping had split in shipping and the beautiful shawl was teasing me. All my goodies were worth the wait! Thank you Hanne in Denmark!

My Parcel Arrived

2007-12-29T05:26:00.000-08:00

I had a lovely purple Clapotis, Sock yarn in Grinchy, Brittany needles, a box of chocs, a fab Grinch tree decoration which my son loves and a beautiful Cherished Teddie "Sherlock" to add to my collection. I also received a packet of popping candy and some peppermint chocolate.

I would like to say thanks to Ana for being a brilliant partner. I think I have made a great friend there! I cannot wait for next years, or any other swaps before then. I will post more pics on my blog http://knitting-n-stuff.blogspot.com/

Happy New Year to all!!!

Package Received

2007-12-28T05:46:00.000-08:00

I opened my package from Peggy last night.
Thank you so much!
Details on my blog.

I OPENED MY PACKAGE FROM CHRIS

2007-12-27T16:10:00.000-08:00

Yes I finally opened my package from Chris on Christmas day. What a lovely package it was. Chris knit me the most beautiful scarf in what other color than, of course, pink!!! Not only did she knit me a lovely scarf but she sent an extra skein of the yarn so I now can knit a hat with it to match. The yarn comes from Argentina and was chosen by Chris's youngest daughter as she liked the finished product on display in the LYS. Your daughter has wonderful taste. I wore it last night and my friend has already asked for the pattern. Are you able to share it? If so I would love to have it. And here is a close up of the scarf showing the ruffle. I also received this lovely yarn as it reminded Chris of the sunshine and she thought I could use some up here where I live. It is just lovely and as some glittery yarn mixed in which makes it even nicer. I have a thing for glitz! Don't you think it is just lovely? I do and I am not that fond of yellow but this is not your typical yellow and with the glittery thread. Nice very nice!!!! I do have a question though. Do you have any information on this yarn as there wasn't a label attached?

I also received teas. I got a box of Ashbys Twelve Teas of Christmas with five of each of the twelve varieties. AND I got candies. AND also in the box was a "P" sticky note pad, Christmas note cards and a magnetic Christmas note pad. The container you see on the box of tea is a container of Ellie's Unscented Knitter's Cream. I have already been using it and it is nice. BUT that is not all I found in my swap box from Chris. I found the some very interesting yarn and oh so soft called Butterfly by SUSS and a pattern to use with the yarn.
There is only one sad thing to say about the swap. I also received a lovely Christmas ornament but it was broken. It was a tin glass snowman. I am so sorry to have to tell you this Chris.
Still I think I received a very lovely package as nice as one can receive filled with treats, sweets and all kinds of goodies. I am so glad I heard about this swap from Vigdis in a group we are in together. I hope there will be another one next year.
Thank-you Chris for helping to make a wonderful Christmas for me and thank your daughter for choosing such a lovely scarf.

So very late...

2007-12-27T11:50:00.000-08:00

Well I am slowly catching up but still horribly behind on everything. The brief details are on my blog the the meat of it is I had to have surgery to remove my gallbladder and this all happened at the same time I should have been mailing my buddies package.

I received a lovely package from my buddy but to be fair I won't open it until Nicole, in Germany, gets her package so this might be more like a New Year's swap than a Christmas one.

I appreciate Nicole's patience and I wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

Alice

Carolyn?

2007-12-27T07:00:00.001-08:00

I wonder if Carolyn got my package? Please, let me know.

2007-12-27T06:15:00.000-08:00

Christmas gifts from Jenn

I send you a great hug and love for this lovely present
1. 200 yards 3 ply hand dyed merino wool - is feltable
2. A Noni pattern - The Majolica Bag/Vases full of flowers
3. A doily in wool
4. Syrup - I love this for my pancake and actually me and my family eat this every 1. january as breakfast
5. A Cookie Candle with vanilla from Yankee Candle. I have not seen it in Denmark
6. The Light House Ornament is the New London Ledge in Connecticut and a Christmas Ornament
Thank you to Jenn for sending me this lovely stuff. I love it all

I wish you all a Happy New Year

Dorothea!

2007-12-27T05:14:00.000-08:00

Hi there, I`m waiting to hear if you received the packet I sent you. I sent you an e-mail too. Please let me know. Else

"Gnome" is where the heart is.

2007-12-26T16:26:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to everyone! I hope you all were spoiled by your Pals through this fantastic exchange. My very creative & very sweet Pal (and new friend) Stephanie sent me a knitters package to be envied for sure! He is a bit hairy and tends to snore..but I adore my little gnome! Hand knit by Stephanie's loving hands, he traveled from Oregon to California and has decided the sunshine here, suits him just fine. He looks comfy, cozy already, Right?
Stephanie also included so many goodies for the senses and the soul. Gifts that I will enjoy that also benefit various charities and causes, as well as the environment. I interrupt my tree hugging, to send a big, virtual, squeeze to my Pal! Recycling is green & gorgeous ~ Just look at the beautiful colors in the yarn Stephanie sent. Drool worthy!!!
To my new friend and neighbor, I say Thank You! Thank you for your generosity, thoughtfulness and kind spirit. I have always stated that knitters are the BEST peeps around, and I have yet to be disproved!
Stephanie, You are a star! Thank You.

Janee, Where Are You?

2007-12-26T16:25:00.000-08:00

The package should have arrived over a week ago, I have emailed several times...please janee, just let me know you received it.

Suzanne

2007-12-26T14:57:00.002-08:00

Suzanne,

I hope you received your package. Please let me know... I didn't insure it so I'm waiting to hear from you.

-Jess

2007-12-26T13:56:00.000-08:00

I hope DK enjoyed her package. I'm patiently awaiting mine. Merry Christmas Knitters!

Thanks Jamie

2007-12-26T11:38:00.002-08:00

Jamie sent me an incredible box of knitting goodies and just plain goodies for Christmas. There were knitting tools, teas, paper, cute cocktail napkins, three ornaments (2 snowflakes and a sweet little bear) a mug, yarn, needles, a chocolate orange (love those things), custom made Christmas CD, Christmas memories book, a beautiful knit hat and scarf for me and a really fabulous curly-cue ruffled scarf for the DD. How sweet of you to think of her! She was thrilled to find out she had a package, too. The photos here are of the box's contents and of the two of us in our Christmas Jamie-finery. While we had a sunny and cold rather than white Christmas, it did snow a few inches last night. Merry Christmas everyone and happy new year.

2007-12-26T03:44:00.001-08:00

On Christmas eve my package from my pal come. Here are yarn from Debbie Bliss, knitting needles, tea, candy, gingerbread man cookies to hang on the tree and a knitted hat. And my secret pal was Melanie :) Thanks a lot!!

Hege

My package has arrived from Danielle

2007-12-24T16:00:00.000-08:00

Just a quick note to Dainelle to let her know her package has arrived and is waiting under the tree for Christmas to be opened. Thank you ahead of time. I will post a picture as soon as I can!

Also, I hope my package has found its way to Skylar. I didn't have much time to knit her something special. I hope she likes what I got her.

My packet from Alison

2007-12-24T13:13:00.000-08:00

Today is our big day and we opened our gifts after a family dinner and Santas arrival. It was a joy to open the many gifts Alison had sent me. Look at all the great things. Will use it all. Now I`ll sit down looking through the magazine and pattern book I got. Thanks a lot to you Alison.

Christmas Surprise

2007-12-24T01:52:00.000-08:00

I recieved my package from Skylar this Christmas Eve morning!

As you can see she packed it full with lots of Christmas treats. The scarf is really beautiful and I can't wait to wear it out.

Thanks Skylar and I wish everyone a peaceful and Happy Christmas

Melanie

Please Read It!

2007-12-23T03:57:00.000-08:00

Hi Ladies!
I am very happy to hear that all of you are fond of your swap partners. That makes Maryanne and me very happy. Maryanne asked me to remind you about few things:

1. Please make sure that you had contact your partner by Saturday, 6th of October. If you haven't heard from your partner till 10th of October, please do contact us and we will chase them.
2. Make sure that you had anwsered to the email from your swap partner. Again do check your spam carefully, because providers such like yahoo and gmail (and probably hotmail) do have the tendency to throw such emails from Secret Pal account to the spam. So do not delete your spam without checking.
3. Please do read sticky posts! All instructions are there. So first read and then ask.
4. In case your swap partner is neglecting you, contact us and we will try to give her a wake-up call.
5. Make sure that your parcel have enough time to reach your partner. If you have a delay, do tell that openly to your partner. There is nothing worst that waiting for a parcel that doesn't arrive.
6. This is a secret swap. So do not reveal too much of your identity to your swap partner.

Thank you all for your attention and posts. Happy Knitting!

Package Received!

2007-12-22T12:14:00.000-08:00

I received my package from Cheryl in Texas the other day but didn't have a chance to open it unitl today. I got a ton of wonderful things ~ chocolate covered espresso beans (yum), blueberry coffee, brownie mix in an adorable penguin bag, sticky notes, a flashing soap for my son, several pairs of socks, a gingerbread man for my tree, vanilla & rose sachets, bath fizzies, lion brand thick yarn perfect for knitting the mittens that were in the pattern I received. Thank you Cheryl! I really enjoyed this swap.

~Roma

My package arrived!

2007-12-22T06:36:00.001-08:00

Hello to all! I received my package yesterday from Linda in Indianapolis...I love it! She really outdid herself! My scarf is beautiful. It's a Chevron scarf done in shades of pink & black (my favorite). There is a close-up pic on my blog. There was also a lot of other goodies as well...a choc chip cookie, some Xmas chocolates, some Honeysuckle hand lotion, some Sugar & Cream yarn, dpn's, a row counter, stitch markers, a journal, some dish cloths, a stocking and a Santa ornament. Whew...thanks again Linda. This is the best Christmas present I could get. Merry Christmas to All!!!
Margie

Yabadabadoooo - I was lucky winner of....

2007-12-22T01:15:00.000-08:00

I could not resist the 'pressure' from Didi and Maryanne so I have opened my LOVELY pressies from Didi.

I was the lucky winner of the blue scarf....... she displayed in here earlier.......

I've got a hand spindle in dark wood (I luv dark woood !!) and lots of fibers to get started with ;-) Great skein of merino yarn in a perfect color !!! Wonderful decorations for the tree - Didi even knitted a bag for it :0) Look forward to taste the chocolate..... and use the stich markers !

Thank YOU so very much Didi for being my secret Santa !!! I hope your cozy emails will continue !!!

Today are we going out to cut our Christmas tree and carry home - and I will use the scarf as it is a bit cold here..... maybe have some of the chocolate in the pocket..... ;-)

Sending you Didi a very warm and gentle HUG and to all in here my best wishes for a peaceful and Merry Christmas and a fiber fatastic Happy New Year. And again a VERY HUGE hug to Kasia and Maryanne for hosting the GREAT swap !!!

Hugs Hanne from in Denmark

Dear Santa (Renee)...

2007-12-21T11:17:00.000-08:00

The UPS guy just left me the most AMAZING package :D. I have no words to describe the wonderful gifts you sent me...Thank you so much. I love every single one of them.
You're the best Santa ever!

I was naughty (again) and couldn't wait until Christmas Eve to open the package...Sorry...;P

To everybody else reading this post, here is a list of the gifts I got from Renne:
A huge cinnamon candle,
a gourgeous purple and blue felted purse,
Mittens in Noro that fit me! ,
A tiny (handmade by her),lovely knitting basket with yarns in all the colors I like to hang in my tree,
a Panettone (I'm sure my DH will also thank you for that one),
stitch markers,
Merino superwash yarn from Pinestar Studio,
the A Charlie Brown Christmas book
and a cute Christmas plate

I'm probably forgeting something...but I'll post pics later.

Thank you Renne! You're the best!

Blessed by an Angel...

2007-12-20T11:47:00.000-08:00

I got my package from my Angel in Texas, yesterday.

What a bunch of wonderful surprises!

Details and more photos in my blog...

Thank you so much, Betty Jean!

This is on it's way to my Pal!

2007-12-20T10:04:00.002-08:00

This Branching Out Scarf is on it's way to it's new home...is it yours? :)

Woo Hoo It's here

2007-12-20T09:11:00.000-08:00

Many many thanks to Jamie in Canada for the HUGE box that the postman delivered to my door (in Oregon) yesterday. (I read the return address.) My family has put it under the tree, so I don't know what's in it--and the anticipation is going to send me over the edge. (See shipping package at left in rather bad photo!) In other swap news, the package to my downstream pal is working its way toward her--hope she likes it.
This has been a great swap. I've really enjoyed getting to know my upstream and downstream pals and reading all the posts on the blog here (and elsewhere) about how we all celebrate Christmas and what's important to us.
Have a wonderful Christmas and 2008 everyone!

Package arrived!

2007-12-20T06:29:00.001-08:00

I've received my package yesterday from Betty-Jean! It's such a great parcel! She knitted a beautiful shawl for me in colors I like very much! She sent me handpainted wool - nice colors and very soft. I'm going to knit socks out of it. And so much more things she sent me - chocolate - taste of marcipan - mmmmmmmmmmm, tea, a nice dish cloth with a thing to make cookies (dont know how to say it in English), a notepad, a vanille candle and two ornaments for the christmas tree, a body lotion - I like the flavor - and a nice little "treasure book of christmas memories" and some patterns for bags and for a scarf. It's such a great package! Thank you so much, Betty-Jean!
Spinne

A big thank you to Bianca !!!!

2007-12-20T05:12:00.000-08:00

A big THANK YOU to Bianca for my parcel which I received today. I love everything in it.

Beautiful sock yarn, hand knitted mini Christmas stockings, 2 decoupage books for my card making, chocolate, mints & tea, cool-aid, Xmas decorations, beautiful stitch markers, and a lovely card - all accompanied by a wonderful poem she composed. Thank you so much Bianca, my Secret Santa!

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas.

2007-12-19T16:20:00.000-08:00

I recieved my box on December 17, 2007. My swap partner was Patty and I have some really neat things. Thank you Patty and I love everything. Pictures will be on soon!

I had a lovely note...

2007-12-19T08:57:00.000-08:00

on my blog from Chris M who was my downstream partner. She got her parcel even faster than I had dared to hope! Sometimes Canada Post smiles favourably on me. More often it doesn't so I was really pleased to hear she got it so quickly! I'm so glad she like the things I sent her!

I'm loving wearing my shawl that my wonderful partner, Jaana sent me along with enjoying the treats - I had the last gingerbread cookie just the other night. Mmmm... I do love gingerbread! I'm still trying to come up with the perfect pattern choice for the laceweight she sent me too!

Thank you to our hostesses for running the exchange for us! I have thoroughly enjoyed this! I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!

I love my package and goodies.

2007-12-18T12:08:00.000-08:00

I received my package a few days ago (maybe a bit longer) and I love it. Shawnee is an awesome swapper. This is my box of goodies.

Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite writers too! Well I am off to spin up a bag of raw llama. I put bumpers on the 3 legs of the wheel and she does not move along when I treadle. My wheel's name is Erlina which means Noble Woman. I am now tring to figure out if I will stencil, pain or stain my wheel darker. I want to make her unique since she is my first wheel .

Package Received!

2007-12-18T08:22:00.001-08:00

Thank you to Cary in Michigan for this cheerful Christmas package! It was waiting on my door step when I came home from work yesterday. But I had a hair appointment and no time to open the package. The whole time I was getting my hair done, I was looking forward to going home to my package. Opening it was a nice way to end the day. I know from some of the postings on this blog, some people are waiting for Christmas Eve or Day to open their gifts, but I couldn't wait!

More details are on my blog: http://kat65.blogspot.com/

Merry Christmas to everyone!

2007-12-18T05:19:00.000-08:00

My box is on it's way to my pal. I hope that she loves everything in it. I really enjoyed being in this swapp which is my very first swapp. I can't wait to see what I got from my pal!!!!!!

2007-12-18T00:13:00.000-08:00

Yeaaaah I got a picture of Santa when he came with my pressies from Didi.

Had my children to help me open it..... not all is wrapped ;-)) So my daughter has taped it again with gaffa tape - NO picking, not even a little touch.... need to be patience ;-)

Am sure its chosen with the heart - have had such a wonderful conversation with Didi.

Glad we are celebrating Christmas on 24th..... only 6 days left !!!

Hugs to everyone from Hanne in Denmark

my pals box is on its way

2007-12-17T19:20:00.000-08:00

to.................... LOL I am not telling but it is on its way!! I hope she likes it.you can see it on my blog.She may guess it is hers by something thats showing.If you think it is yours and make a comment here or on my blog I will let you know.

Thank you!

2007-12-17T17:17:00.000-08:00

I recieved the most lovely box from Australia!
Wish I had a camera to take photos....but alas, it was lost in Disneyland last month.

Anyway....I recieved 2 skeins of a lovely bamboo yarn that I cant wait to try out (when and if I ever finish the GI Blanket!). A box of my favorite cookies - shortbread! A book of recipes from Australia - cant wait to try some of them - they look yummy!

A dark green hand knit bag (alpaca no less!) which contained 2 ornaments - both wooden and both on the tree - a koala bear and a 'roo!

A bookmark - an Australian eucalyptus bookmark! And an authentic aboriginal art Australian made handkerchief! Really wich I could show that one cause it is really neat! And some handy - and always needed - stitch markers!

I hope I havent left anything out cause I love everything - thank you so much ozknitter!!!!

Box Heading to Georgia!

2007-12-17T14:46:00.000-08:00

My Swap Pal in GEORGIA should be getting her box in a few short days! (this week, of course!)

Me :)

2007-12-17T13:10:00.000-08:00

Look what I got last week from Leslie!

Come on over to my blog and read all about it...

(Cassie U.)

And it's off!

2007-12-17T10:10:00.000-08:00

I sent my package off to my swap partner this morning. It's on it's way to the midwest from Maine.

I participated in two other swaps that ended in October and I still haven't gotten my packages yet. I hope hope hope I get a package from this swap before Christmas.

Chirstmas is on its way! :-)

2007-12-17T08:36:00.000-08:00

My package to my Christmas Pal was sent to Canada last week, and I hope she will receive it in time and she will enjoy it.

My Angel told me that my package was on its way as well, and I cannot wait to receive it! ;-)

I would like to THANK all Angels for making it right for the ones of us who were not so lucky with their Pals...

I shared a few of my familial Christmas traditions in my blog, if you are interested to see
http://tricotine.typepad.com/weblog/christmas/index.html

Merry Christmas to everyone! HO HO HO

~ Tricotine ~

Sick Hubby - Thoughts, Prayers and Cards Requested

2007-12-17T08:17:00.000-08:00

Just a quick note to ask for good thoughts and prayers for my husband, Mike. He's been in the hospital for over a week with a blood infection that is attacking his right lower leg. More info on the blog I created for him, Updates on Mike. Thanks, my crochet/knitting friends! If you have a minute, I know he'd enjoy a get well card:

Mike Halligan
PO Box 1326
Tualatin OR 97062

On the Swap end, I have sent my box to Cheryl who posted as received on her blog, and received my own box from wonderful Beth. It's full of wrapped little surprises that I will treasure and open when life calms down or perhaps save for Christmas Day.

On Its way

2007-12-16T02:18:00.001-08:00

My package went out to my Pal a few days ago. I hope she will enjoy it. The scarf finished up nicely. I am making two more I enjoyed it so much.

getting excited!

2007-12-16T01:41:00.001-08:00

My parcel was sent out in the middle of last week and it should have made its way in to Europe by now so hopefully it should reach its recipient somewhere in Northern Europe in a couple of days!!! My swap pal has told me my parcel is on its way so I'm starting to get excitited. Our tree at home is going up today and I'm going to finish off my present shopping today!

Waiting to See

2007-12-15T10:15:00.001-08:00

I sent a package on its way to Minnesota a week ago and am just waiting to hear if it's arrived. I really hope my pal likes all the fun stuff I enclosed. Thanks to all who made this swap happen - I had a great time!

From England to Norway

2007-12-15T08:08:00.000-08:00

Santa brought me today eight wrapped packets, chocolate coins and a card all the way from England. I opened the gift which I assumed was a CD with Christmas songs and I was right. Now I`ll listen to the lovely carols while preparing for the holiday. Rest of the packets will be opened at Christmas Eve, which is the day we open our gifts in Norway. Thanks a lot to motherofallneedles. Will post another photo when the rest of the packets are opened.

I sent my package!

2007-12-14T11:35:00.000-08:00

I mailed a box to my pal the other day. She ought to get it sometime next week. That's all I'm going to say. No clues as to who or where I sent it or what was in it. I'll just say I enjoyed putting it together and I hope she enjoys receiving it.

Dust bunnies!

2007-12-14T11:16:00.000-08:00

I got my package yesterday from the wonderful Penny! I'm almost 100% sure that I will be the only recipient of hand knit dust bunnies. I don't know how many Penny made, but there were 4 in the box I received (It's not a long trip from Winnipeg to Minnesota, but they do have the tendency to multiply). Along with the dust bunnies, she sent a bar of chocolate, maple cookies (I'm fighting my kids for them), a CD with Christmas music, 5 skeins of yarn, two cooking magazines, a beautiful ornament for my tree, hand lotion, and treats for my dog and cats. You are the best Penny!

2007-12-14T09:50:00.002-08:00

Merry Christmas all. My partner, Bianca in the Netherlands... http://lansingerland.blogspot.com received her package and loves it. I really enjoyed collecting and making the little gifts. I can't wait 'til mine arrives.
Cheers,
Lacewing a.k.a The Merry Elf

Thank you

2007-12-14T09:14:00.000-08:00

Jaana - my downstream pal from Finland - has sent me this nice wooden ornament with Christmas greetings! Thank you, Jaana!

My package has arrived...

2007-12-13T17:32:00.000-08:00

My Christmas Around The World Knitter's Swap Package has arrived! (Stop by my blog for more)

christmaspackage2
Originally uploaded by ponyknit

My partner, Sam, individually wrapped each gift. Sam made me a beautiful Christmas themed needle roll with some Pony Rosewood needles inside. I've always wanted to try working with Rosewood and now I have no excuse! I also received some sock needles and a skein of Magic Stripes Yarn. More sock knitting supplies, I can't wait to try them out! I also got a copy of a the UK "Simply Knitting" magazine with some Yankee candles, yummy Sat Suma soap, a 2008 planner/journal and Cadbury chocolate. Sam also made me some beautiful handmade stitch markers and a cute snowman ornament for my tree. Thank you so much Sam!

What a lovely package to start off this Christmas season!

ornandmarkers
Originally uploaded by ponyknit

A Package From Norway!

2007-12-13T15:50:00.000-08:00

I received a package from Norway today! I first met Vigdis when we were partners in a felted bag swap and we have been great friends ever since. How ironic was it that out of 100 participants in this swap Vigdis got my name? She tried to keep it a secret, she really did, but I was very clever and found her out LOL. Anyway - here is the wonderful package she sent me. Aren't the little mitten and cap ornaments adorable? There is candy (see I haven't eaten it yet), a little carved wooded spoon ornament, a snowman ornament, a little folded star ornament, delicious smelling coffee, tea, and....

This adorable Norwegian Gnome - I think he will reside next to my computer.

These beautiful pewter ornaments - the detail on them is just beautiful.
And - some Norwegian yarn and a pattern book for some full size versions of the little Christmas ornaments along with the needles to make them. The pattern book is in Norwegian! I think that is her way of making sure I keep in touch with her so she can talk me through the pattern! Thank you so much Vigids (I love you!).

My pal also has received her package a couple of week ago, but hasn't posted it on the blog. Unfortunately, I didn't take a picture before I mailed it - but it did include this handknit wrap , some roving (she is a spinner), a pattern book, and some other goodies. I hope that she liked it.

Thanks so much Kasia and Maryann for organizing this swap!

Has Santa arrived in Australia?

2007-12-13T08:56:00.000-08:00

Santa left the cold snowy north for the warmth of Australia about two weeks ago. I hope he hasn't been detained! Of course, if I were him, I'd stop and spend a few days at the beach too!

Santa has left!

2007-12-13T04:04:00.001-08:00

Yes, Santa has left Norway, too, over a week ago. So I hope someone is going to get pleased soon. Well, that someone knows that it's coming, and who it's from too....*blushing* I blew it almost the same week we started by leting her know :-) But that's me, too quick for my own thoughts!

Hope you all are enjoying these wonderful days before Christmas!

Here we are baking cakes, making Christmas recipes, decorating the house, writing Christmas letters and visiting eachother. It really is a joyable time of year!

Except...I'm late with my gifts. Knitting day and night to get finished...others doing the same?

My package came

2007-12-13T03:04:00.000-08:00

CATW swap
Originally uploaded by bianca_b

Yesterday late afternoon I received this lovely package from my Merry Elf in the Christmas Around the World Swap. Thank you Regina!

It contained Crystal Palace Yarns needles, 420 yards of blue Merino, soap (the slice of cake LOL!) and a knitted lace bag in which I can save it, a little pin and a pattern. Not to forget my own pot of gold! (Tea) Guess what I will be doing with Christmas? Yep! Knit the Pine Tree socks, as my Merry Elf is right - the Pine Tree is my Tree.

Bianca

2007-12-13T00:46:00.000-08:00

Hi all swappers

Just wanna let you know that Santa is very busy - hope Rudolph can find his way...... down to Florida. Have heard my pressy has left SAN FRANCISCO.......

Can't wait, the days can't disappear fast enough now..... Christmas is getting closer. Can't wait slowly.....

THANKS girls for organizing this swap !!!!

Hugs and warm thoughts

Hanne in Denmark

Thank You Michou :)

2007-12-12T19:52:00.000-08:00

I just received my package and Thank you so much for such a great gift! Click here to see what she got me and knitted for me!

POSTED AT LAST

2007-12-12T13:25:00.000-08:00

My package was finally posted today , I was waiting for a pattern to arrive . I do hope that my pal likes everything, I had a really good time choosing things , it should be there in 7 - 10 days .

Ronnie

Parcel is working its way South

2007-12-12T11:50:00.000-08:00

Hi ya'll.
Just wanted to post that I wrapped up all the goodies I have made and collected and sent them off to someone's waiting doorstep.
Could it be yours????
Only time will tell :-)

Worried

2007-12-12T02:42:00.001-08:00

I am a bit worried: the packet for my swapee left 4 weeks and two days ago but there is still no sign of it. All the other gifts seem to travel much faster. :-(

My parcel's been sent out too

2007-12-11T19:54:00.000-08:00

It's winging it's way North, way North in fact, courtesy of Australia Post. Hopefully it'll arrive this week, or maybe it'll be early next week.

Idiot that I am, I forgot to take a photo of the finished knitted item *sigh*

PACKAGE MAILED!

2007-12-11T17:34:00.002-08:00

I forgot to post that I mailed my package to my pal!! I hope she likes everything I chose for her and also especially my handknitted gift.

I'm anxiously awaiting word that my pal has mailed her package to me!

Thanks to hostesses and everyone for a fun swap.

2007-12-11T12:50:00.001-08:00

If you are my partner for this swap, your package is on the way - you will receive it next Tuesday (18 Dec) or Wednesday (19 Dec). Until then... NO PEEKING!

OK, maybe a *little* peek... I made these glass-beaded stitch markers, and they are on their way to you... (the picture doesn't do them justice - they're lovely, just like you!)

I hope everyone's Holiday prep is stress-free & fun!

I Got Mine From Tracey!!

2007-12-08T05:23:00.000-08:00

Thank you so much Tracey for the lovely package, I love it!!! You were right, I couldn't wait. My daughter loves her little toy too. I will post more on my blog in the next few days with photos, but I just wanted everyone to know you did a wonderful job :)
*Leta

package received!

2007-12-07T23:22:00.000-08:00

OMG, what a surprise! Jennifer (from jennyarn.com ) sended me such a nice package! I loved all of it and felt so spoiled. Such a nice handgloves! And what aboyt the book for my son Rups, nice goodies and lovely yarn! I loved the ornament, well, I loved everything!
I was almost ready with my partners package, but decided after receiving my package it isn't ready yet. I have to go to the city and do some extra (yarn)shopping today, especially since the project I've knitted didn't turned out the way I wanted it. Hope to have it all ready after the weekend, I want to let my partner feel as spoiled as I do!

Thank you so much Jennifer! Have a good weekend and hope you receive a nice package as well!

Annemieke

Package Received

2007-12-07T15:32:00.000-08:00

I received my Christmas Around the World swap package yesterday. If I am correct it is from Chris M. I am guessing this is who it is from by checking the name on the box with the names of the participants in this swap. If I am wrong please correct me. I write this b/c I haven't opened it and am waiting for Christmas. Please let me know if there is something in there I need for Christmas and thus should open it now. I hope you don't mind me putting it away until Christmas and partner please send me an email so I can email you a thank-you once I open it.
Also, I should let my partner .......... know I mailed out her package yesterday. You should get it in time for the holidays. I should have put the name of the swap on the package also but I forgot. Sometimes I remember to write it on the package but honestly most times I forget.

Thank you, Susanna!!

2007-12-07T13:40:00.000-08:00

A HUUUUUUGE box of Christmas goodness arrived today (actually it arrived yesterday but I didn't know, it's an office thing) from Sweden. Anyway, WOW! There were tons of little surprises, each wrapped in gold paper and festive red ribbons. Tiny knit Santas, shiny tree ornaments... How did you know my tree needed some red? I've already snarfed down the white chocolate elephant. Delish. And that purply shawl - perfect for snuggling on the couch. You so rock! Merry Christmas!

Almost done!!

2007-12-06T23:11:00.000-08:00

Well I am putting the finishing touches on my pal's gift and I had a ball getting to know her. I like these kinds of swaps they're fun too. I hope I can fit everything into the box lol. I feel terrible because I haven't posted to this blog. Things have been crazy with watching two little ones and then getting them settled back with their parents. Then the fun part "un-child proofing" my home! I think I have gotten the last of the finger and lips prints off the my black appliances in the kitchen and now the glass doors and mirrors will be free of face, lip and hand prints lol. But it was a joy watching them for the past 2 months. Any how I wanted to wish everyone an Merry Christmas, Happy Chanuka (not sure of spelling) and a Prosperous 2008!

Cheryl ~ TX

Happy St. Nick's Day!

2007-12-06T10:15:00.001-08:00

I received my package yesterday from Yvette. It was full of wonderful things...

Coffee (Canada's version of Dunkin' Donuts)
A knitted dish cloth
A little knitted bag with sweets inside
Sock yarn
Pink cotton Peaches & Cream
Stitch Markers and Chibi needles
Cookie Cutters
Gingerbread Cookies (mmm...)
Lavender scented body powder
And two pretty little girl Christmas ornaments for my 2 girls.

I have to tell you that my girls were very excited over the Christmas ornaments. We let the littlest one pick which one was hers. My 3 year old then hung them both on the tree. She put them right at the bottom next to each other where they can "dance together." It was a huge hit!

Dear Santa...

2007-12-06T05:55:00.001-08:00

I haven't heard from you in a while and am hoping everything is fine with you. I've been a good girl (sorta :P) and have my package almost ready to mail. Here is a pic of one of the gifts I'm sending my downstream:

Jane A

P.S.:I've been getting a lot of spam, so if I deleted your messages by mistake, please forgive me. You can always reach me at my blog http://mawelucky.wordpress.com/

It was always a pleasure getting emails from you.

Package received!

2007-12-04T17:17:00.000-08:00

I received a fantastic package today from CA from my secret pal! Come on over to my blog www.capesoxknitter.blogspot.com and see what a great package she sent me! So many wonderful things. What a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
I haven't finished my package yet but hope my partner is as excited about it as I am about mine!
We just put our tree up this past weekend so the timing was perfect. The ornament I received - a nutcracker - is perfect on my tree!