Overdue Praise

I am a bad pal to have waited so long to show off the bag my One Skein upstream pal, Dorene, sent to me a mumble mumble month ago mumble mumble.  It was such a wonderful surprise.  I am always delighted by the thoughtful gifts I get in these secret pal exchanges.  I literally gasped when I opened it. (And, I do mean literally, not the figurative literally so often bandied about these days.)

Here is a close-up of the embellishment.  She said it is an angel to keep watch over me.  How sweet is that.  I need some watching.  I absolutely adore this bag.  It has become my small-traveling-project bag.  Henry's blanket frequented it and now a scarf is hanging out.  Thank you so much Dorene! 

Speaking of Dorene, check out this post about her recent trip to Honduras.  She is a nurse and went there on a medical mission.  I am grateful for people that give of themselves like this.

In WIP news, I have started another blankie.  This one is for my new cousin Eion (pronounced like Ian).  I am using the chart from Henry's blanket only with stripes and in a worsted weight.  It is made with Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, completely ignoring the 20% wool in there, and assuming that it can be machine washable.  We shall see if I am a fool or not.

Lastly, a water lily from the pond.  It was so pretty I had to capture it.  They won't last much longer.

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[Judy]

Hi Maia--I found you! Thank you so much for my amazing package of presents--you spoiled me rotten!!!

--Judy