Goodies

The Guild held the annual Elfster exchange last week and -- as they say -- a good time was had by all most. The meeting was under attended; apparently, there was bad weather in part of the surrounding area. And for mysterious unknown reasons, the Elfster algorithm was faulty -- at least one person's name was received by two others. It will all get straightened out somehow.

But for those who were lucky (myself among them), there were beautiful hand-mades shared. My wish list had included a book and a pair of placemats that had blue in them. The person who had my name provided both items as well as a 2x12 ruler -- a size that I didn't already have and have found to be very useful.

I sit and look at the book. There are many glorious possibilities. I look at it and I ponder. I would really like to make one of these lovelies. Whether and when remain to be seen.

But we are using the placemats. Daily.

My own recipient had a couple of specialty rulers on her list. Easy peasy. But she didn't indicate any hand-made item. By fortunate coincidence, I was seated near her at the November retreat. When the conversation turned was manipulated to the topic of aprons, I learned that she is a definite fan. I had bought some Tula, thinking there was apron potential for a couple of people on my Christmas lift. Those didn't actually get done. Yet. But I did make this one for my Elfster recipient along with a pair of matching pot holders. The specialty rulers and a bag of chocolate filled out her package. She seemed as pleased with her gift as I was with mine.