Oh, How the Mighty Have Fallen...
Hi Fellow Stash-User-Uppers!
I joined this Stashalong last week, but I've only just now found time to post.
I've been feeling pretty proud of myself going more than a MONTH before adding to my stash. My last purchase was April 24, 2006, and I bought a bag full of STR from a store that was destashing (!) STR. (I'm still in shock.)
I told DH, the Witty One, that I was joining this Stashalong, and he was THRILLED! We discussed the "exceptions" and the "reward," and we agreed that I didn't need to have any exceptions or reward. Well, I should have known better.
My DGM is turning 80 in July, and she has asked for a pair of lace socks in black to wear to church because her feet get cold.
"Sure, great, I would love to knit those for you, Mamaw!"
Drat, I don't have black sock yarn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Exception #1 down the drain. Bless Judy at www.TheKnitter.com because she has Lang Jawoll yarn in black with free shipping to US addresses! If I had to take an exception, at least I took it as inexpensively as possible!
I'm holding Exception #2 in reserve because I'm quite sure a family member or dear friend will request yarn I don't own. OK, I'll limit myself to two exceptions. That's it. Really.
Now, as for this reward. I REALLY want to try some Fleece Artist, Koigu, CTH, or Anne yarns. Using stash really should allow a knitter to purchase more yarn, shouldn't it?!?!? Again, I think I'll reserve my reward choice until closer to the time I need it. After all, some other family member or friend will probably request something I don't own.
Can you tell I really love my family and my friends?
Rejoice in your Summer of Stash, my friends. It is great that we have them.
Hugs,
Deb in Atlanta
I joined this Stashalong last week, but I've only just now found time to post.
I've been feeling pretty proud of myself going more than a MONTH before adding to my stash. My last purchase was April 24, 2006, and I bought a bag full of STR from a store that was destashing (!) STR. (I'm still in shock.)
I told DH, the Witty One, that I was joining this Stashalong, and he was THRILLED! We discussed the "exceptions" and the "reward," and we agreed that I didn't need to have any exceptions or reward. Well, I should have known better.
My DGM is turning 80 in July, and she has asked for a pair of lace socks in black to wear to church because her feet get cold.
"Sure, great, I would love to knit those for you, Mamaw!"
Drat, I don't have black sock yarn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Exception #1 down the drain. Bless Judy at www.TheKnitter.com because she has Lang Jawoll yarn in black with free shipping to US addresses! If I had to take an exception, at least I took it as inexpensively as possible!
I'm holding Exception #2 in reserve because I'm quite sure a family member or dear friend will request yarn I don't own. OK, I'll limit myself to two exceptions. That's it. Really.
Now, as for this reward. I REALLY want to try some Fleece Artist, Koigu, CTH, or Anne yarns. Using stash really should allow a knitter to purchase more yarn, shouldn't it?!?!? Again, I think I'll reserve my reward choice until closer to the time I need it. After all, some other family member or friend will probably request something I don't own.
Can you tell I really love my family and my friends?
Rejoice in your Summer of Stash, my friends. It is great that we have them.
Hugs,
Deb in Atlanta
posted by Deb in Atlanta at 2:49 PM
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