WOOLY BULLY

So where does the time go? Anyhow, a while back, a good while back, I won a contest. The Woolie Ewe had asked contestants to name their little lamb, and I won. I suggested her name be "Woolamina". Get it? Wool-amina. Not only did a I win a $100 gift certificate to their store, they also sent me a Woolie Ewe mug and travel mug. I love them both and they get used everyday. Now, it took me a while to cash in on this gift certificate, not because their online shop didn't have a nice selection - au contraire, they have the most wonderful online selection you every did see! And that was my dilemma - I couldn't decide what to get. As you can see, I finally made some choices and this is what I received. The most yummy, scrumptiously delicious yarn you ever did sink your hands into. The Woolie Ewe has a brick and mortar store in Plano, TX, in case you're in the area, and if not, you can view their on-line selection here. Their staff is extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. Tell them Woolamina sent you.

S.W.A.K.

P.S. - I think they're having a big sale right now.

FRONT AND CENTER

Here's a photo of Frannie's class getting ready for their school's annual Halloween parade. Can you guess which one Frannie is? Now, I won't tell you that I love sewing tulle and slinky fabrics, but I do think it was worth the effort. That crown and scepter look especially grand, if I do say so myself! Those two items were a lot of fun to make.

Apart From The Crowd

I think Frannie made a great costume selection. She received quite a few compliments on her costume while out trick or treating on Friday evening. She was very proud!

Now scroll back up and take a look at the first photo. Do you see the paper owl, cat and pumpkin hanging up on the front board? I used the instructions provided in the Martha Stewart Living (October issue) and taught the children how to make these. They did a great job!

Thank you, Sharon of Red Geranium Cottage. Frannie just loves her Halloween purse and all the goodies that were stashed inside. It was such a wonderful surprise! Not only that, do you see the fabric that was used in the center panel? My sister, Ellen, just brought me a yard of that the weekend before your giftie arrived. I just love it! I asked Frannie if I might borrow her purse (yes, I would) and she said I could use it as soon as Halloween was over! Isn't she something! I don't blame her.

Now I want to tell you about something exciting and fun - I was just notified today by The Woolie Ewe that I won their contest. I entered a name for their newest knitter, Woolamina, and I won a $100 gift certificate to their on-line knitting store. I can't wait to shop. They have all kinds of yarns and patterns, so if you're a knitter, go on over and check them out!

Jen, thanks for boo-ing me!

S.W.A.K.