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Wednesday, October 01, 2008A while ago, I posted about the pay it forward exchange. And the gifts that I received were unbelievable! The kind where it really makes your day when you receive something so wonderful, right on your doorstep. 
Jeni, from magnusmog, mailed me her very own hand dyed, hand spun beautiful yarn. All the way from the other side of the world. I absolutely love it, and can't wait to create something with it. She also included a felted broach, (that Libby is fighting me for) and a little journal. Thank you Jeni! I love it all!
Then came the box from Melana, from sheepish one. Can you believe that she knit me this beautiful scarf? I am in love with it, and wore it yesterday. I can't remember how long it has been since someone knit me something! Seriously. Well, my mom used to knit for me a lot. However, once I learned how to knit, that was the end of that. It felt so good to receive something so beautiful. The time and effort are SO much appreciated Melana. Thank you!
circa 1972
37 comments
i love that scarf. it is so nice on you.
ReplyDeletelook at your mom! those abs! wow!
happy birthday to her!
happy day to mom! and those gifts are incredible! you're a lucky lady :)
ReplyDeleteI remember that scarf from Melana's post. It is beautiful! Such lovely gifts to make your day special! Happy Birthday to your gorgeous mom!
ReplyDeleteIt's your turn to receive. Beautiful gifts! and your mom looks like a model! Happy Birthday to her!
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your mom!!
What nice gifts! Its always fun to receive such surprises in the mail!! Happy Birthday Mom!! What a nice old picture. Love the short hair!
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts!... Happy b-day Mom!
ReplyDeleteOh what lovely gifts! I'm knitting a Juliet scarf right now, and it's a great pattern -- you don't get bored since it's not as repetitive as most lace scarves.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for posting the Toasty pattern -- mine are knitting up beautifully.
Happy birthday to your pretty mom!
ReplyDeleteThose gifts are fantastic! Lucky you to get to enjoy them!
Very nice! I'm working on some Pay It Forward gifts right now.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to receive such pleasantries! (is that a word? I think so, I'm going with it...)
ReplyDeleteI recently participated in a lovely little handknit washcloth and handmade soap swap (from Ravelry) and my mom, sister, and 2 friends joined in too... We should've let the moderator know of our connections, as it turned out my MOM knit for me! And I knit for a personal friend! Too funny! It saved on postage, but it would've been neat to knit for a new friend! Oh well, there will always be more swaps, right?
Fun stuff!
happy knitting-
ali
I stumbled on your blog through other blogs and adore all your photographs. I love finding a blog that feels like I'm thumbing through a craft magazine. Beautiful things you've knitted!
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http://dana-made-it.blogspot.com/
Teaching you to knit was a wonderful gift. I hope your mom has a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteYour mom was and still is so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove your gifts! So nice. It is true there is nothing like getting a little something special at your door step.
beauty all around!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to your mom!
Beautiful presents!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your mom! What a great picture:)
Beautiful presents - so cool! And what a beautiful mom - now we know where you get your looks!
ReplyDeleteGreat gifts, that yarn is gorgeous! Happy Birthday mom!!!! What a great photo.
ReplyDeleteHa, I just posted about the PIF :) but it looks like no one wants to join in! If that is the case I will probably make 3 gifts and donate them to a good cause around Christmas time?
ReplyDeleteLove the goodies you got, and Happy Birthday to your mom :-) It's my birthday month too, she must be a Libra (best sign of the zodiac, if you ask me) ;)
happy BD to mom!! lucky you with all your goodies!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Leslie, that picture of your mom is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the photo of your mom! Happy Birthday Barbie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a hot mama! Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteWith all the beautiful things you make for others, you deserve a little sweetness for yourself!
Happy Birthday to your Mum. I love that scarf, gorgeous
ReplyDeletethese are gorgous, your mum looks terrific. Happy Birthday to her.
ReplyDeleteI love your happy birthday posts to your mother every year - so so sweet! They make me smile and tear up, as I have lived miles and miles away from my mother my whole married life! Aren't mothers the best? And aren't we so blessed?
ReplyDeleteAnd isn't it fun to get mail goodies? :)
wow, lovely gifts. And happy birthday to your mom!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday B.F.! You look just as great today as you did in that '72 picture!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful gifts... and how blessed you are to have a loving mom who passed on her talent to you! Happy Birthday to her!
ReplyDeletetalk about paying it forward! the yarn, the scarf, the pin! wow! the yarn is so so pretty...the colors are amazing! can't wait to see what it becomes
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to your mom! what a pretty lady!
ReplyDeletewow ! how incredible! three great photos, love your pif , what an excellent idea! (i'll have to remember it) beautiful scarf , must be a great friend! and your pretty mom! happy birthday to her! and happy weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteSuch nice gifts! I really love the scarf. And happy belated birthday to your mom!
ReplyDeleteWow, your mom was quite a looker! :-)
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