How's that for some yarn porn? My heartbeat still hasn't slowed down! This treasure was all waiting for me when I got home from work yesterday. A week or so ago, Stuart suggested I place myself a big fat yarn order, since he hadn't given me a birthday gift. I went a little crazy, ordering a few back issues of magazines, Fibre Trends patterns for the Baltic Lace Stole and both adult and children's sized Felted Clogs. A few balls of Mission Falls cotton got thrown in, as well as several different colours of wool (for the slippers). Last but not least, the Galway Wool on the far left is for a sweater. For me, me, me! I am determined to make something for myself, and that it will fit, and that I will finish it! Big dreams, eh?
My big surprise, though, when I opened up the package, was that Stuart had been sneaky. He went online after I placed my order, and ordered me a set of Denise interchangeable needles. I've been longing for them for a long time, but could never justify the purchase. What a great treat! I haven't tried them out yet, although they're not in the picture because I had everything out all over the place when I snapped the photo.
If you've never heard of them, I ordered from Busy Hands Yarn, which is sadly going out of business. If you're a bargain hound, there are bargains to be had! Once I knew I was going to be working for a bit, and more hours than I was planning, I allowed myself a second order of a few things I passed over the first time. It should be here the end of this week or early next (Canada Post is a flighty bunch at times), so I'll show you my next set of goodies then. Boy, do I feel spoiled!
Happy Belated Birthday! What a great gift. I will have to suggest this approach to my husband. Who doesn't love a shopping spree?? Congratulations on your haul. :)
Posted by: Kristy | August 29, 2006 at 06:11 PM
Yes, Happy Belated Birthday!Looks like a great haul, I'm off to check out the sale as well.And who can EVER figure out Canada Post!
Posted by: Brenda | August 29, 2006 at 06:39 PM
Wow! That would make the heart rate go up. I can't wait to see the sweater.
Posted by: Stefaneener | August 29, 2006 at 09:15 PM
Oh wow, wow, wow. What a fantastic haul and how sweet of him to slip the needles in too. Oh how exciting, I bet you are having a lovely time browsing all those mags and books. The sweater yarn looks lovely, beautiful colour.Thanks for your sympathy on the Denim thing, unbelievable the extra balls I bought to finish a very different dye lot and not suitable so I am awaiting the yarn from elsewhere now, it truely is the jinxed knitting project.
Posted by: Poshyarns | August 30, 2006 at 01:38 AM
Happy birthday! You have lots of great yarns there, and how nice that he snuck some needles in.
Posted by: Pam | August 30, 2006 at 04:25 AM
OH. MY. GOODNESS. Nice!! And what a Dh! to sneak it those Denise's. All that yarn! droooool. Happy Birthday, Charity!
Posted by: Carrie K | August 30, 2006 at 08:37 AM
Oh AM I a bargain hound..worse than a hog after truffles ,worse than a ...well a hound !! That is a lovely pile ..I adore Fiber Trends ,such wonderful patterns. I bought one of babies shoes ...well I do hope to be a Granny one day .
Posted by: angie cox | August 30, 2006 at 10:38 AM
Happy Belated Birthday!What a sweet husband. You got quite a haul and a bit of a surprise too!
Posted by: Dorothy | August 30, 2006 at 10:52 AM
Now Stuart really does deserve a medal (or perhaps something even nicer...?) What a gorgeous gift to get - permission to splurge on whatever takes your fancy (and so MUCH can take your fancy online...)Charity, let me know whereabouts you live and maybe we can meet up at your LYS in late September? I'll be in BC from Sept. 22 to Oct. 3. Tried to email you but it bounced back. You can always email via Knitter's Review Forum.Jocelticmemoryyarns.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jo | August 30, 2006 at 11:35 AM
Now that's the kind ofre mail I like to see! Happy Birthday. I love your socks and the Alpaca Silk scarf you're knitting too. What a beautiful pattern!Thanks for your comments on my blog. I'm totally enjoying Rusted Root. But, of course, I'm always thinking ahead to what will be next. Your picture makes me want to go ahead with my Knit Picks order! lol
Posted by: Tammy | August 30, 2006 at 11:50 AM
Ooops... that's supposed to read "of mail" in the first sentence. My 3yos hit the keyboard.
Posted by: Tammy | August 30, 2006 at 11:52 AM
Happy Birthday! What a sweetie Stuart is :)
Posted by: jen | August 30, 2006 at 03:11 PM
Aw, what a wonderful hubby you have! Do you have a specific plan for the Galway?
Posted by: Ruth | August 30, 2006 at 05:00 PM
What a great birthday gift! Happy belated birthday!
Posted by: Lorette | August 30, 2006 at 05:50 PM
Happy belated birthday! Wow, Stuart rocks - what a thoughtful guy he seems to be! I so love that yarn, these colors are just fantastic, and I think no one can blame you for having your heart beating a bit faster still with these goodies! Enjoy them all, and I can't wait to see what you're going to make with this yarn!
Posted by: Dipsy D. | August 31, 2006 at 01:21 AM