I obviously loves me some Sandi Genovese or else I wouldn’t have named a color after her for my Craft line of yarn. I respect her as an artist, TV host and business woman. I just wanted to share with you though, how thoughtful she is as a friend as well. Most of the crafty people I know (often, me included) have given up paying attention to the personal touches in gift giving, especially when it comes to our loved ones. Ironic, I know, but there’s only so much time in the day. Sandi however, remains faithful to her craft in all aspects of her life. I feel honored to reap the benefits of her generosity of spirit.
Yesterday, Dave and I received a wonderful wedding gift from her in the mail which included this handmade card from her line….
and the COOLEST, eco-friendly platter, made from international newspapers (adorned with lemons from her backyard).
We just love it–and I was so touched that she remembered us. I can’t believe we’re only 2 months away from our 1 year wedding anniversary! Crazy.
So to recap: Handmade cards=sweet! Eco-platters=awesome. Thoughtful crafters=kick ass.
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It’s hard to believe it’s already been almost a year since Vickie’s Wednesday’s Snood pattern came out. We’re excited, though, to be able to revisit it with our new kits! Snap to it! (Link in bio, or go to YarnYAY.com)...
I am devastated by the loss of @hillcountryweavers founder, Suzanne Middlebrooks.
I wrote a longer tribute to her on my blog and Facebook (links in bio). In short, though, she had been sick for a long time but had been a master at not letting the illness get in the way of her living. So, it was often unimaginable that she wouldn't be with us for longer. Last June during an industry convention in Chicago when Susanne came over to the bar booth I was sitting at and plopped herself next to me to chat, I had no idea that it would be the last time I'd get to see her. I'm so thankful though, that when we parted ways to go back to our respective meetings, it was with a hug. Rest in purls, my friend....
OMG please tell me there are instructions out there somewhere on how to make one of those. Soooo cool.
How cool is that? She is awesome!
Such a thoughtful gift. She seems like such a nice lady.