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Thank You, Cayli!

Cayli was my first swap partner on the KR Gift Elf Exchange. I had a great experience swapping with her.

And over the months we have continued to communicate through each others blogs. I feel very lucky to have met her.

Even luckier this week! Look at the suprise that came in the mail!

All wrapped up so pretty!

With a lovely card.

A gorgeous handspun, handdyed yarn. With a personalized skein label. When I look at it it's telling me that it might like to be a pair of socks with a simple stitch pattern. I think it would be lovely. The colors are beautiful together.

Cayli, you rock! This is such an awesome gift. Thanks for being one of the people that's been part of making my life better and better.



Thanks so much!!!
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Anonymous said…
Your welcome, Miriam. You deserve it and here's to life always looking up for you.
August 18, 2006 at 5:55 PM
Emma said…
ooh, that's beautiful! Love the colors.
August 18, 2006 at 6:02 PM
Mothlady said…
Wow, that's a great gift. Very beautiful yarn!
August 19, 2006 at 5:51 AM
Larjmarj said…
Don't ya just love prezzies? Especially when the giver seems to be able to tap in to your tastes.
August 19, 2006 at 5:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Pretty yarn! I love the personalized label.
August 20, 2006 at 9:31 AM
Teyani said…
what a lovely color!
August 20, 2006 at 1:15 PM
Miri Mack said…
Ah, I am so lucky!
August 21, 2006 at 3:10 PM
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