A few new things

I am in a group on Ravelry called the Pin cushion group. We make and swap pin cushions and other fun things. Right now a few of us are doing quilting bees. We are in hives of four and will swap 2 blocks with each and then mix up the people and have new hives. We each sent some fabric to the others and an idea about what kind of blocks we might want. I am in the Wagglers of Hive C. I received my first blocks from Linda. I love them.
I am also in a group that swaps wee tiny socks. They are so much fun and I recieved a great package from another Linda. There were a lot of firsts for her. First sock, first stitch markers, some of her first spindle spun yarn. Really a great package.
Aren't I the luckiest?

Wee Tiny Sock Club

I am in the Wee Tiny Sock Club. June's wee sock is a pretty wedding sock. These are so addictive to knit as they only take a small amount of yarn and there is no chance of SSS as you only need to knit one.

I have done a few things this year.

I have knitted, sewed and quilted a few things this year. Actually, quite a few, but I will just show you a few from lately. First up is a doll I made for Craft Hope . They were collecting to take on a mission trip.
Next is a nun doll and a pug puppy I made for the dollywood swap on Ravelry pincushion group

Next up is the quilt I made for earthquake children of Abruzzo. Definitely needed to be cowboy fabric if it was coming from Texas.
I hope to be better about posting. We have finally finished all the repairs from Hurricane Ike and now we can start on some home updating. I hope 2009 is treating you well.

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!!!

I wish you all the best of holidays and may 2009 be a great year for you.

Christmas Ornament Exchange

I joined an ornament swap hosted by PamperingBeki. I received these absolutely gorgeous ornaments from Nicole in Utah. I was not able to add pictures til this week, but want her to know I love them. She put so much thought and work into this package. She made the container and everything. Thank you so much Nicole. I hope you read this blog as I don't have an email address for you.

Contest Winnings

A while back I won a contest on KT's blog. Picture above is what I won. Pictured below is all the packages she sent. I was thrilled to open the box and see all these pretty wrapped packages.

I am over whelmed by KT generosity. She not only sent the yarn I won, but two more skeins of STR in my favorite colors, 20 skeins of purple Debbie Bliss cotton cashmere and 10 skeins of Rowan 4 ply cotton in the prettiest red. Now I have to decide what I am going to make with all these gorgeous yarns. KT, you made my day. Thank you

Pin Cushion Swap

I am in a pin cushion swap on Ravelry. This is the wonderful pacage I received from PoMoGolightly. She went well beyond what was necessary. She sent a gorgeous pin cushion made with some had dyed wool felt that looks like water. She added some felted balls for the leaves. I am going to enjoy using this. She also made a great bag that I plan on using for my knitting. She sent yarn, fat quarters and quilting supplies. All great things. She found and sent some neat post cards that show where she lives. It looks like a wonderful area to live in. Thank you Beverly for the best package.