look what came in the post!

When mail is too big to fit in our letter box the Postie leaves a note telling you to go here...

So at lunch time with I bolted down to the local Post Shop to collect a brown package.
Said package had traveled a long way and has also been throughly checked...

And I have to admit that I was a tad worried that I would find nothing inside!

So I was so very pleased to find this...

Can you see my lovely wee prize...

Isn't he the most adorable wee Reindeer ever!
Dasher was made by a very talented lady, not only is she a very clever crafter but also the best story teller ever.
Make sure to check out her wonderfully funny blog, and as always have a cup of fresh tea while you have a read.
Just make sure you swallow your drink before trying to laugh, or you too will have tea coming out your nose!

Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you again E.
I just love him!

working weekend?

This saturday the weather was fantastic, until it turned nasty!
I had my working crew all sorted to help in the garden, but they had other ideas...

such as wrestling,

bike riding,

and snail watching!

I can recall another little girl who had a thing for snails.
She would line up a few and when they started moving, she would pick them up and lick their tummies!

I am pleased that snail licking isn't a trait passed through dna.
And that now all grown up, the little sister would much rather knit and drink Tea!

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Our postie has been very busy just of late....

I think my button obsession is starting to get a little out of control!

I think I really need to stay away from TradeMe for a while, and no more cups of tea in front of the computer!

i like big butt.....

I like big BUTTONS!



Like this beauty, which is a big 4cm Coconut Button.
And all of these:

So I have been buying a few!
Mostly from TradeMe, and some from Spotlight.

I don't have as many as this lady, yet!
But I just love what she does with them.

So now I have a new bad habit - Sitting in front of the computer with a big pot of tea, trawling the button auctions for big buttons!

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This went out today.
On their way to Nanna!



Along with two beautiful cards that the kids made....




And the Brainbridge Scarfs...



And this lovely hat that my Little Sister knitted!



Little Sis has picked a great colour, it matched Ella's eyes perfectly!




She used Naturally 4ply Haven (100% NZ Merino).
Which is so very soft and delicious!
The hat pattern and one of theirs as well.

Ella really liked this wee hat, it very nearly didn't get posted.
We hope you like you wee gift's Nanna.
Be sure you have a hot pot of tea to enjoy while looking at all your loot!

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Look what the Postman left in the letterbox.
What a nice surprise, a little something for me from my Mum!

Some very nice chocolates and a fantastic pair of fingerless gloves.
These are Jet and match the hooded vest she knitted for me last Easter (2007).

So in return, I have whipped up a couple of Bainbridge Scarfs.
I love this pattern, because it is simple yet beautiful and you can adapt it a number of ways to suit.
You can find the pattern here!

The Taupe colour has ties as the original pattern.
But the Plum has a button as per the modification suggested by flintknits.

These neck warmers really do make lovely gifts and are very quick and easy to knit, while consuming a hot pot of Tea.