Gerry Love

When I started Project: Stash last April, I didn't quite know what to expect or how much I would blog. I knew I wanted to jump into the conversations that I was enjoying reading on other knitters' blogs and hoped that it would be a place to share my growing love of fiber and design.  That expectation has definitely been fulfilled, and I feel a great connection to all you incredible knitters, crocheters, and bloggers out there who make up the most encouraging and supportive community I've had the chance to participate in.

A delightful package rom GerryART

The most surprising and joyful aspect of my foray into the blogsphere has simply been the many friendships I've made across this vast universe.  Ravelry has been a huge component of these friendships, too, but it has truly been through blogging that some very special people have entered my life.  Some of the earliest were Erin, Andi, Julie, and Kirsten, all of whose blogs are a great inspiration to me.  More recently, I've developed special friendships with Wei Siew (I think we must be family!), Cara, and Gail. But it's a new friend I want to especially write about today: Gerry, one of the grooviest women I've met in a long time.  

Yarn, Notebook, Stitch Marker

Over on her blog a couple of weeks ago, she posted a giveaway and I just couldn't resist throwing my name in the beanie.  Lo and behold, her very clever husband picked my name out and over the weekend, this is what I received!

Fiesta Baby Boom

Gerry wrapped each part of this package with her own little touch and it felt like my birthday (my favorite occasion of all) as I unwrapped each surprise.  I've been wanting to cast on a toe-up sock pattern and this yarn will make a gorgeous pair.  Thank you, Gerry, for sending me this oh-so-lovely package and introducing me to a new yarn ... I thank you and my stash thanks you!