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May 7, 2007
Bloomin' Friendship
The Bloomin' Feet Swap '07, coordinated and supervised by the fabulous Amanda, has drawn to a conclusion. I sent a package off to Hillary and a package for me arrived last week. I was thrilled to discover Leah's name on the return address label. Leah and I have read each other's blogs for quite some time now and have become friends for the same reason many of us are friends - we love knitting. However, something happened in Leah's life recently that served to truly bond us. This shared experience has certainly deepened our friendship, but you know what? Nothing says friendship like a pair of handknit socks.
Aren't they wonderful? The colors - which Leah worried weren't springy enough for a "bloomin" sock swap - are just so me. The pattern is lacy but not over done. The yarn is incredibly soft and they fit perfectly.
There were other goodies in the package like Green 'n Black's chocolate (my favorite) and some pretty flower candles and note paper and a Burt's Bees sampler pack. Fabulous stuff, all of it.
When I emailed Leah to thank her she replied, "The socks in no way show you how much I appreciate your friendship. Just think of them giving you a hug from me each time you wear them." It's an absolutely perfect sentiment. Thank you, Leah. I'm looking forward to a lot of hugs from you.
Posted by Carole at May 7, 2007 7:00 AM
Comments
That's the best sort of swap package ... what a great job she did on the socks!
Posted by: Ruth at May 7, 2007 7:20 AM
Lucky feet, lucky friend:)
Posted by: Carol at May 7, 2007 7:39 AM
They are soooo you!! Leah did a great job despite her grief. She's a wonderful friend!
Posted by: margene at May 7, 2007 7:54 AM
Those socks are just absolutely... words fail me. Again. (You wouldn't think that would happen so often to a person who writes for a living.) I love that colorway: without the purple stripe, meh, too orange, but with it, bellissimo, mwah mwah mwah!
Posted by: Lucia at May 7, 2007 8:03 AM
I can't blame pregnancy hormones but your post created a tear or two - what a nice friend.
Posted by: kristi and otis at May 7, 2007 8:09 AM
They're beautiful and you received a really wonderful package! I love the socks! Lucky you!
Posted by: Karen at May 7, 2007 8:11 AM
How wonderful! The sock and the sentiment behind them as well. Lucky you for the friendship that transcends time and distance!
Posted by: Deb at May 7, 2007 8:16 AM
Aww... They're lovely socks!
Posted by: Chris at May 7, 2007 8:23 AM
Beautiful sentiment and beautiful socks. How lucky you are for both.
Posted by: Judy at May 7, 2007 8:28 AM
What a wonderful package! Sounds like a wonderful friendship, too.
Posted by: Julie at May 7, 2007 8:34 AM
I love the colors and she did a great job with the knit. Lucky you!
Posted by: Anne at May 7, 2007 8:43 AM
Those socks are really lovely. Great colors and a great pattern to celebrate a great friendship.
Posted by: Hillary at May 7, 2007 8:47 AM
oh, i love that color and the pattern shows them so nicely.
Posted by: Kathleen at May 7, 2007 9:37 AM
absolutely gorgeous! Leah is a gem -and her sweetness shines through every single stitch in those beauties.
Posted by: Teyani at May 7, 2007 9:56 AM
What a wonderful package and sentiment.
Posted by: jillian at May 7, 2007 10:31 AM
What a wonderful friend! The socks and gifts are lovely but the friendship is priceless.
Posted by: Karen at May 7, 2007 10:42 AM
Gorgeous socks! How wonderful to have them knit by a friend.
Posted by: Jennifer at May 7, 2007 10:46 AM
They are beautiful socks! I love the colors and pattern.
Posted by: Helen at May 7, 2007 10:51 AM
They are lovely. Enjoy them!
Posted by: Kathy at May 7, 2007 10:53 AM
wow those are cool funky socks
Posted by: blogless sharon at May 7, 2007 11:33 AM
Great socks and what a lovely package! Leah did a wonderful job. Luck you!
Posted by: Cookie at May 7, 2007 12:08 PM
Great socks and what a lovely package! Leah did a wonderful job. Lucky you!
Posted by: Cookie at May 7, 2007 12:08 PM
Blush!
I guess the specs would have been good, huh? The yarn is Claudia's Handpainted in Blue Terra Cotta. The pattern is 'one of the lacy ones' from Sensational Knitted Socks.
Finally, they could not have gone to a better person! Thank you for the kudos and the friendship!
Posted by: Leah at May 7, 2007 12:17 PM
The socks are beautiful and your package is so nice! Leah is a special person.
Posted by: Beth at May 7, 2007 12:27 PM
Oh, what lovely socks and even better from such a good friend.
Posted by: Wanda at May 7, 2007 12:49 PM
What a wonderful sentiment.
Posted by: Kelli at May 7, 2007 1:00 PM
Oh, that's such a great story! :-) Lucky you, to have a good friend like that. And a really spiffy new pair of socks. :-)
And those colors? I'll take them any time of year, too. ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. at May 7, 2007 1:46 PM
Leah did a beautiful job on the socks and I love the colorway even more now that I'm seeing them again on your FEET! I always feel such a bond to the person I'm knitting socks for - I'm sure the special bond that you and Leah have made it even moreso. Hugs to you both. xoxox
Posted by: Laura at May 7, 2007 2:14 PM
Those socks are just beautiful!
Posted by: Susan at May 7, 2007 2:15 PM
Gorgeous socks!! Not your usual color choices but expanding your horizons is once of the best things about socks :)
Posted by: Debi at May 7, 2007 2:50 PM
Gorgeous socks!! Not your usual color choices but expanding your horizons is once of the best things about socks :)
Posted by: Debi at May 7, 2007 3:01 PM
Those are some great socks! I had to see if your Leah was the same as one I know, nope, but I did have to leave her a comment of support. Glad she's got you for a friend.
Posted by: lisa at May 7, 2007 3:46 PM
Lucky you! They look fabulous :o)
Posted by: amanda at May 7, 2007 4:40 PM
Awww! What a great friend!
Posted by: sprite at May 7, 2007 5:53 PM
She did a beautiful job! Lucky feet you have there. :)
Posted by: Jessica at May 7, 2007 7:54 PM
Wonderful socks!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kim at May 7, 2007 8:12 PM
Lucky you! These are great socks. I am glad that Bloomin Feet was a success.
Posted by: Birdsong at May 7, 2007 8:33 PM
Your pal did a wonderful job on the socks. Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Kelly at May 7, 2007 8:38 PM
I went to Leah's blog to discover what yarn she used on your socks and then I read that she had knit 3 socks! How cute that in the comments you had said that her Bloomin Feet pal would be happy with any of them. I guess that was definitely true after all! Looks like that swap was a HUGE success. No wonder Amanda only takes a select few people for it.
Posted by: ~Kristie at May 7, 2007 9:50 PM
The socks are gorgeous, but the note really got me...
Posted by: Anne at May 7, 2007 11:19 PM
The socks are gorgeous, what a wonderful gift! Can you share the name of the pattern with us?
Posted by: Elizabeth at May 8, 2007 11:14 AM
So cool Carole. The socks are beautiful too.
Posted by: scout at May 9, 2007 9:31 PM
What lovely socks! Isn't it just so cool how we can connect with one another in so many ways other than knitting? I know you will feel her frienship like a good footrub every time you wear Leah's beautiful socks!
Posted by: Lynne at May 11, 2007 12:15 PM
What lovely socks! Isn't it just so cool how we can connect with one another in so many wayother than knitting? I know you will feel and appriciate her frienship much like a good footrub, every time you wear Leah's beautiful socks!
Posted by: Lynne at May 11, 2007 12:16 PM
