But first– the markers. Lets just linger here for a moment to let the glory that is handmade goodness sink in.

Just breath. Relax. Try not to covet. It feels like warm sweet sunlight showering down after a long cold winter doesn’t it?

I’m shocked and delighted by the two extra stitch markers– the little elephant and the Hello Kitty. Squeeeee!

And more Squeeeee!

Her very own handspun yarn and a book and Hello Kitty swag– it’s like Christmas without all the annoying fire hazards and relatives.

There’s even candy!

(I will make the yarn nekkid and try to take some really sexy pictures of it later)

She even sent me some catalogs to give to Lexi. (Yeah, my 5 year old likes to read catalogs– a little weird, but at least she’s reading something.)

Last month I bought some Shetland roving from Serenity Sheep Woolens. I’ve been playing with it for a little bit and after a few samples, I went for a more rustic yarn.

I love naturally colored wools. This stuff is a dream to spin up, I’m not predrafting at all (even though I probably should) and its cooperating fully with long draw spinning.