After my doctor's appointment on Thurday, my mom and I drove up to Cedar Rapids. I had been dying to go back to Beads and Beyond for weeks. I wanted to get yarn for a baby blanket and of course more beads. I love that store.
They have also been kind enough to display The Preemie Project flyer in their store. I'm so grateful for that. They're so nice and helpful. It's fun to see the store owners as excited about knitting as I am. You must stop in and say hello if you're ever in the Cedar Rapids, IA. area. I look forward to my next trip!
I purchased this yarn for a baby blanket. It is the softest, fluffiest yarn! There was a small baby blanket already knit up in the store out of this. Once I felt it I had made my decision. I don't know the sex of the baby so I thought that white would be a safe color. They didn't have it in yellow which would have been my other choice.
I also purchased beads to make some RAOK, gifts for secret pals, and gifts for family members. If you're looking for cute charms, beads and Beyond has a wide selection. I had a lot of fun browsing around. I must have spent at least an hour and a half in the store.
I was already so grateful to Beads and Beyond for displaying my flyer. Look what else I came home with:
Beads and Beyond sent me home with this large yarn donation for The Preemie Project. Thank you so much for your generosity! It was a wonderful surprise.
If you would like to see the contents of this bag up close, click here for pics. Look at yarn donations 4-6 in the photo album.
I'm so overwhelmed by the generous donations I've recieved so far. I'm on my way to having enough yarn to get a local group together to knit items for The Preemie Project.
These yarn donations do serve another purpose. They are sent to people who want to help but cannot afford to buy the necessary supplies. If anyone wants to help but needs to have supplies sent to them, please contact me. I would love to have you as a volunteer.
Here's another stash enhancement:
I purchased this Debbie bliss Cotton Angora on ebay. It is ten skeins of a light leafy green color. I got an GREAT deal! It was less than half of the MSRP. I was surprised b/c I've found it difficult to get a good deal on ebay lately. I was in the right place at the right time I guess.
I'm not sure what I'm going to use this Debbie Bliss for yet. Perhaps a summer tank for myself? We'll see. Too many other projects to finish first.
I worked on RAOKs all afternoon yesterday. I wanted to send them out today. Instead I am going to get a bunch more ready an send out a large RAOK on Monday. I'm also going to send out my Iowa Chicks Knitting secret pal gift #1. I hope everyone enjoys their surprises!
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