Sorry to say, this post won’t talk about any of my current knitting (I’ve cast-on for 2 new projects in the past 5 days). Today’s post is purely on gifts alone - starting with a new friend that came in my mailbox!
It’s Karen’s cat!! Thank you!! What a cutie, huh? And friendships are already being forged in my household (e.g. Blobby):
And this gift was quite a while back, but I was thrilled to receive little stitch markers from Toni. Aren’t they pretty?
Lastly, I’m finally presenting pictures of some baby blanket collaborations I participated in. The blankets were put together by groups of friends in secret, and in the past couple weeks, have finally been received by their intended recipients (and their newborns). It was a whole lot of fun, and a special way for knitting friends to knit together something special for a new mother!
This is Regina’s blanket - squares made by various local SnB members. (P.S. See the heart in the middle? That was one of my squares) =)
Another blanket collaboration was for Lynette. This project was especially unique as it involved a group of long-distance friends. We all took a color and did our squares, and it was seamed by Caitlyn, Cyndi, and eventually, Stephanie (photo courtesy of Stephanie, more details here).
If I had received a blanket such as these, I would have felt so honored and blessed by the work done by my friends. A blanket of blessings, indeed! (And such fun to help in the giving process as well!) But alas, no babies here (yet). In the meantime, I’ll be here, cuddling with my new cat. =)
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I found that the blanket for Lynette’s baby girl is incredibly beautiful! :)
By Agnes on 06/06/06 4:25 pm | Permalink
A blanket of blessings, like the prayer shawls are such good ideas.
I’m sure they’d be appreciated as love gifts.
By Sally on 06/06/06 8:32 pm | Permalink
Those are great! I LOVE that second blanket. I would so make that for myself ;)
Glad to see blobby has friends. What a cute couple!
By Jes on 06/07/06 9:03 am | Permalink
Both blankets are GORGEOUS! great effort!! and i like your new presents :)
By Purse_Ho on 06/08/06 9:49 am | Permalink
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By Purse_Ho on 06/08/06 9:50 am | Permalink
Whoa! That blanket on the bottom is.. Whoa! Way cool. Excellent color coordinating. The recipient is indeed very blessed! :D Also, I’m not sure you’re aware but if I click on the pics to make them bigger I get an error page…
By LaBean on 06/09/06 12:40 am | Permalink
What a fun post! I love the stitch markers…no wondor you love them…they are so pretty. The blankets of blessing are a wonderful idea. A rich gift! the knitted toy friends make me smile.
By Maggie Ann on 06/10/06 1:51 pm | Permalink
I really like the idea of a collaborative blanket. One of the ladies in my snb is trying to get pregnant, and I think I will suggest it to the group.
Amy
By amylovie on 06/12/06 2:40 pm | Permalink
Aww, It’s BLOBBY! I love blobby. He’s so cute.
Cute Kitty!
By Kaity on 06/15/06 6:13 pm | Permalink
I enjoyed hearing that you are sewing too. I came on over just in case you had posted about it…=). Its so much fun to sew, well, if things go well. I am enjoying a new sewing machine…oh what pleasure!
By Maggie Ann on 06/15/06 6:25 pm | Permalink
What beautiful work. I know the blankets will be cherished. I love the stitch markers too. I aways have such a hard time finding just the ones I want.
By Donna on 06/19/06 11:16 am | Permalink
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