It's In The Bag.....Aug. 25, 2006

Although I have not been able to attend many fiber activities this summer, I have had a fun filled  fiber summer anyways!

This summer I have participated in a few different types of swaps.  One being the Colorswap, hosted by Lynne and the other one as been the KSKS Knitter

When I received my package yesterday morning and was greeted with green grass and a giant carrot I had to laugh.  I AM a Woolen Rabbit, no?

As I dug further into the package, I became more and more overwelmed with my swap partner's thoughtfulness..

Inside this box of goodies were such incredible gifts and each one of them being something that I truly love and still keeping with that carrot theme....LOL

Some incredible Opal Handpaint yarn, some lovely Cherry Hill sock yarn.....and these carrot markers are just too cute!.

Some yummy Lindt candy that made my kids cry with envy...hehe... and best of all is the fantastic carrot bag , with a matching change purse!

I have participated in a number of swaps, but I have to say that I was completely touched by the thoughtfulness that went into this swap.  My gifter emailed me numerous times asking me all sorts of fun questions, getting to know me and I have to say she did a "bang up" job!  My swap gifter is
The Knitty Otter, go over and give her a big hello!!  Thanks sooooooooo much!!!

Can you guess who I had to make a bag for?  It was non other than  Jo of Jo Frog Knits   Now Jo is a girl who loves frogs, so this was fun!!

I had some balls of hand-dyed merino kicking around from this past winter.  I just laid out a few different colors and started felting away. 

One of the techniques that I used was the laminated felting that I learned at the one workshop that I attended this summer at Michelle's farm.  I LOVE the way you can line a bag without having to sew it and the crinkly affect from the fiber felting to the wool is just to fun to watch happen.  Toping it off with a glamorous frog, especially for Jo was the finishing touch.

On A Sad Note

As many of you know, this has been a difficult summer for us in many ways.  A summer I am not really sad to see come to an end.

My oldest and very first Cavalier crossed over the Rainbow Bridge last week.  Maddie was a dear companion who spent her last 3 years living as my oldest daughter's comfort spaniel.  Maddie filled a void in Stacey's life when she gave birth to a still born baby three years ago. 

While we are sad to not see her happy, waggy tail, we also know that we were lucky to have 11 wonderful years with this funny little girl.
"Au Revoir"............Farewell little one, until we meet again..........

Comments

[Jenn Everson]

I googled 'carrot trick-or-treat bag' for my daughter's rabbit costume and found your site. (?!) I have two elderly corgis, but love cavaliers as well and am sad to hear about the loss of your beloved Maddie. Those heart dogs are one in a million!!

It's been seredipitous finding your site, since I am also a Nickel Creek and Herman Hesse fan! Wishing you all the best, Jenn Everson

[Suzanne]

I've had Cavaliers for close to 16 years--they truly are the best. I'm sorry to hear Maddie.

[donna]

So sorry about Maddie - it's always tough to lose a good friend...

[Bliss]

Wonderful swap packages coming and going. I'm so sorry to hear about Maddie. Maybe she and Bunny will meet up on the other side.

[vanessa]

kim, i'm so sorry for your loss.

[Norma]

A loving farewell to Maddie.

What incredible KSKS packages, both to and from you. That carrot just gives me such a huge chuckle! XOXO

[--Deb]

So sorry to hear about Maddie! There just aren't any words, but I'm sending virtual hugs.

[Laurie]

That merry spirit provided such good comfort for your daughter. It's hard to say goodbye to Maddie.

[amanda]

What a fantastic package! Everyone should be so spoiled! And the bag you felted is gorgeous!

[Jean]

I'm so sorry, Kim. I know too well how much it hurts to say goodbye to our dogs. Peace and Prayers to you and your family.

[June]

It's so sad to lose a beloved pet. My sympathies for your loss.

[La]

Momoze is probably there at the bridge waiting for Maddie saying...tag, you're it! C'mon, chase me! I'm a cat...

So sorry for your loss. It's been a tough year for those of us with fur babies.

[Marsha]

It's so hard to lose our beloved friends. 'puppyhuggs' Maddie, go find my Muffin and run through the clouds playing together!

[KnittyOtter]

I'm so glad you got the package and liked it.

I'm sorry to hear about your doggie. She was lucky to have such a loving family while she was here.

*OtterHuggles*

[Carole]

I love those carrot stitch markers - perfect for you.
And I'm sorry for the loss of Maddie. Losing a beloved pet is a difficult thing.

[margene]

You have had a summer of roller coaster emotions, with so many ups and downs in your life.
Your pal and you have been great KSKS pals! You deserve the extra as you gave so much, too. That's as it should be. Hugs, Kim and it's always wonderful to hear from you!

[Beth]

What a bittersweet post. Such wonderful gifts (I've got some of that Opal! and I *love* the carrot bag!!) and so sad to lose a dear dog.

Here's to a happier autumn!

[Lynne]

Kim! What a great gift! I love how it was all wrapped as a carrot! I am so sorry about the loss of Maddie. We have two aging dogs and I do not look forward at all to the day they leave us.

[PumpkinMama]

Wonderful packages. And a sad farewell to Maddie - how wonderful that she could help your daughter through what must have been a dreadful time.