I was wondering what to write about today and then I heard the Postman squishing a packet through the letter box. We do have a 'Mailbox' but for some reason some Posties prefer to stand and squish. Inside the package was this delightful 'Deep Purple', Hand Painted 4ply yarn. I really really shouldn't be buying any more yarn, so I didn't! I am a Yarn Magnet. Just before Christmas, in a bit of an emotionally turbulent week the 'Yarn Angels' looked kindly upon me and I WON this! Whoo hoo! Go me! It was after a kind Ravelry Friend gave me the 'tip off' about 'Old Maiden Aunt Yarns' group'.
Old Maiden Aunts Yarns is a company in Scotland specialising in beautiful, Hand Dyed yarns and yes, they have an online 'Shop'. I have enabled you with the above link.
As the 500th group member I was lucky enough to win this scrumptious prize. The camera really doesn't do justice to the rich, subtle shades of this yarn aptly named 'Bramble'. What a treat. A 'prize' for me, to brighten up my weekend. I am really hoping that my Mom may knit something for me,...very cheeky of me! I have just the pattern and it is one that I have seriously fallen out with! It really beat me. My Mom's knitting skills are far superior to mine and she actually gets projects completed something I can only aspire to. My Mom and Grandmother used to tell me as a child 'Lucy, you look like a Maiden Aunt!' So I feel this was destiny for me! I have an inspection at work this week so I am feeling rather stressed and preoccupied, it is seriously effecting my craft time preparing for it! I prefer my head space to be filled with Yarny goodness and fibre filled thoughts. This yarn made a timely arrival. Also in the package was something I always wanted and needed but never knew existed!
A very cute little key ring of 'Emergency Yarn'. I will feel much better knowing I have 'Emergency Yarn' on my person, this will bring me great 'Peace of Mind'.
Hope you are all having a great Weekend thanks for stopping by. X
