For the last 7 years I've been involved in a vaiety of exchanges and have always loved the fun of shopping / knitting for my recipients. I've also greatly enjoyed the sound of packages being delivered, paper being ripped open and the joy of discovering the hidden delights.
I've had the pleasure of being able of meet up with some of my partners and have formed great friendships that have lasted for years. Some of the gifts I have received are used daily and never fail to bring a smile to my face with memories of the fun we had.
I'm currently involved in 3 exchanges:-
One from the WeLuvKnitting group - a 4 times a year exchange with a named partner and I'm plotting (quite happily) what to give Julie for the July swap - I'm hoping that I can get to meet up with her as she plans to visit the UK this summer.
The second is the Rowan Exchange, an annual event instigated by Polly. I have the details of the person I'm knitting for and have started 2 or 3 things but don't feel right about my choices so am still undecided. The first gift of the exchange has already arrived with it's recipient, can you say I'm beginning to feel some pressure.....
The third exchange is SP10. I'm enjoying concocting parcels to send to the person I'm sending to and have even been inspired to knit and sew for them - none of that makes for good blog fodder until I can disclose who I am.
You may have noticed there have been no posts about packages received as there have been none to date. I'm told that there will be one on it's way........
That is such a shame, I hope you get a mindblowing parcel. I have been so lucky with people being really kind and thoughtful and it is the thought that goes into each parcel that blows me away - when people really take time it figure out something about you it makes such a wonderful gift - I hope that is what is on its' way. I actually feel really bad as I haven't sent my poor SKP her parcel this month as I was away on a conference (but have found a little something while away to include in her parcel). Good luck with the parcel
Posted by: Juliet at June 21, 2007 10:34 PMDid you pal intend for one big package at the end and forget to tell you or are you getting something from an angel?
Posted by: Sarah at June 20, 2007 03:29 PMi was in sp 6,7,8 & 9. enjoyed them all. i ended up missing out on 10 (didn't sign up when the sign up first went out, and just never got around to it). i do have sp10 blog on my bloglines,s o when they announce 11, i will be prepared! i'm so glad yo were my pal. i haven't used the yarn yet, but i pet my lion & lamb on a regular basis!
Posted by: minnie at June 17, 2007 10:35 PMYou're not alone in feeling the pressure, Yvonne. I am also on the just started phase of a couple of projects for the Rowan Exchange, must get cracking as I can see the deadline looming.
I'm on a week's leave now and have a lot of knitting, housework (especially ironing), and resting to catch up on, and I've already wasted most of my first two days. Must, must, must do better.
Posted by: Louise at June 17, 2007 03:50 PM