Hells Teeth - I had to write out 98 names in the end and do you know how nervous I was picking only THREE? I re-read all your comments as I wrote out your names and I wanted to send something to each one of you. I even thought about putting more bags of goodies together which in itself is not a problem if you look around my workroom but the combined postage cost put me off.
Get on with it woman I hear you mumble - which names did you pick? OK, here goes. The three bags of goodies will be going to:
BRENDA, CRAZYESTONIAN AND MICHELLE FROM COLARADO.
Three cheers and all that............I'm going to send the curls to Brenda, the blanket to Crazyestonian and the patterns and lavendar bunny to Michelle unless they e-mail me to say that want to swap with each other. Well done to those three and commiserations to the rest of you. As I said I wish I could have sent something to you too.
But don't be too down hearted though as I've been having another clearout in my room and I've got some more things I'd like to swap with you. The last swap went very well although I've only received Sooz's yet. She took the Debbie Bliss knitting wool and look what I got in exchange:
Talk about generous. I nearly cried when I opened the package - such beautiful dollmaking supplies.
So what have I got to swap this week then? Number 1:
Number 2:
Number 3:
Number 3:
and lastly I've sorted through my plant dyed fibre and blanket before I start again and I have these to spare:
If you'd like to see inside any of the books I can scan a couple of pages for you. They are all used - some in excellent condition but I've finished with them now and it's better that someone else has them and uses them. As I said before this ought really to be a 'swap my junk for yours' sort of thing. I don't expect anyone to go out and buy anything new to send to me. I'm still after sock wool, grey and brown wool to knit these, copies of Interweave Knits and Spin Off, any sock patterns by Nancy Bush, dollmaking supplies, I'd still love to have some Maine balsam fir, wool felt, corduroy fabric - gosh there must be tons of other stuff but I can't think of anything else. I guess if you read my blog you'll know what I like so just ask me. Actually this just came into my head - Cristina sent me some divine Hershey's chocolate chips for making biscuits ages ago and the family proclaimed them much better than (the crap) we get here so food/sweeties would be fine too. OK so get digging in those cupboards ladies...........
Before I go a couple of mentions.
(1) Here's a quick pic of the daffodil dyeing. I will do my next post on the subject but don't get too excited unless you have a truck load of flowers to use. I used nearly two pounds of flowers (that's about 40 bunches) and my boys were shocked and thought it was a complete waste!
(2) Can the three winners email with their adresses please?
(3) I've finally decided to let go of some of the wool I plant dyed and have listed it on etsy:
AND
lastly, thank you for the lovely comments you left about Rohan's bird - he was so chuffed.
Hi Simmy, thanks for visiting and the lovely comment you left on my blog. I'd be happy to come up and teach you to spin, yes it is quite a long drive...but that's what I want to do...be an ambassador for knitting and spinning and pass on my skills, and make new friends and useful contacts. anyway Pat left some links on my blog for courses for Fiona Nisbet who does courses in Ludlow and Shrewsbury, if you ever find the time...http://tinyurl.com/2qx6cm
Posted by: Jo | March 23, 2007 at 01:11 PM
p.s and I think it's a great use for daffs and a beautiful colour!
Posted by: Jo | March 23, 2007 at 01:12 PM
i would happily do a trade with you for your fantastic plant dyed wool!! and if that is spoken for, why that soft toys book would be fabulous too.
Posted by: kristin | March 23, 2007 at 03:57 PM
also, in my haste, i forgot to compliment you on that ABSOLUTELY gorgeous shade of yellow your daffodils created!! sigh...it is all so lovely...
Posted by: kristin | March 23, 2007 at 03:58 PM
Dear Simmy,
I don't need anything that you are offering for trade, but I'd love to send you some chocolate chips and some American magazines that I have, just as a thank you for your lovely blog. I don't have a blog, I'm just a reader. I ordered some things at Christmas from your etsy shop, but I didn't save the packaging so I don't have your address. If you still have my email address, could you email me? Or I'll send mine to you through your etsy account.
Jodi L.
Posted by: Jodi | March 23, 2007 at 04:28 PM
Simmy: I am going to the postoffice this Saturday to send you off the Martha Stewart magazines that I promised you. I'm so sorry I've been delayed in getting them off to you. I would love to send you several batches if you would like them, in exchange for this other Debbie Bliss book.
Thank you so much. Let me know!
Fondly,
Wylie
Posted by: Wylie Hunt | March 23, 2007 at 06:18 PM
A host of golden...fleeces. What beautiful shades.The epitome of spring.
Posted by: Simone | March 23, 2007 at 09:03 PM
Hello Simmy... I am Julie From Sydney, Australia... You might not remember me but I was one of many to send you birthday wishes... I just wanted you to know that I am also on the Waldorf Craft Group and it was lovely to see your new arrival there... I also just love what you do but mostly I just love knowing you even if we have never met... I also do a lot of crafty things, and dolls and quilt and...:) Not much of anything finish... I have 3 beautiful young children so eventually..., something should be completed... I would love to swap some wool fabric... Going into winter in this part of the world and the children needs some new little friends... I would love to make a bunny with the dyed wool but I am not very clever with making a pattern... I have wool felt, plenty of doll supplies, (stockinette, doll skin, fabric, I also have some brown knitting wool...) Let me know what you need anyway...
Posted by: French Mama | March 24, 2007 at 01:15 AM
oh, i'd like to have the "celebrating the great mother" book. what can i send you in return?
Posted by: ramona | March 24, 2007 at 09:22 AM
AWWW... I was hoping to trade you for the plant dyed wool, but I guess someone else has dibs on it already -- but if you come across some similar bits, I have some interesting fabrics for doll clothes I also have a face and hands mold to use with fimo or sculpy clay to trade. Let me know, I'm a sucker for felted wool or dyed wool roving...
Posted by: susan barker | March 24, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Or...
the Knitting Workbook, I know someone I can pass it along to, still the same things to trade, fancy fabrics for doll clothes, oh and I can add some hershey chocolate too, if you like...
Posted by: susan barker | March 24, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Wow Simmy! I've been away for awhile but your blog is really hopping! I am just blown away by the daffodil dying. The colour is aimply exquisite! I'd like to get in on your swap. I'm not sure what I'd do from this end - but I'd love that Sunnhild Reinckens book.
Posted by: Mae | March 24, 2007 at 02:09 PM
Opps! I missed your celebrations but 98 comments in a day - well done my dear! What lovely gifts your winners will receive. Anyway Simmy I send belated blog birthday wishes your way :)
Posted by: Lindsey | March 25, 2007 at 11:30 PM