A tiny new friend

While I was away, I received a package. I was not expecting anything but when I got home, this darling little bear captured my heart.

 I took part in a Pay It Forward from BumbleVee, otherwise known as Vee who has a wonderful, delightful and humourous blog called "The "Bearister" Bookcase." Pop on over to see the other PIF little ones that made their destinations safely. 

As you can see, Rusty (the name I came up with) is completely posable(jointed) and is made from felted wool. He can sit and he can stand but he doesn't talk so he is a quiet sort or bear with his little scarf.

Vee also gifted me with a couple of batik fat quarters in my favourite colour and look at that sweet little mouse on the card.

 Here's Rusty and Ron Slippers waving "Hi" to Vee to let her know that all is well. 
Ron hails from the UK and also wanted to say "Hello" to Midge and the Soggibottom gang to let them know of his newest friend - a cowboy bear from out west.

And now, it's time for me to finish up my end of Paying It Forward so, if you are still waiting, just know that sometime soon, there will be something in the mail.

Just because

It's always nice to receive gifts but it's even nicer to give. Last month I signed up for, not just one, but two Pay It Forwards.

Midge of Soggibottom fame was quick on the draw and got her PIF gift done in super quick time. You have 365 days to complete your task but this wasn't even a month.

Little Ron Slippers helped me open it. He was so eager when he found out where the package came from. Look, Midge even wrapped it in my favourite colour tissue.

And just look what we found inside. A bag - just for me. I am always making them for someone else and now someone made one just for me. She spun the wool and then knitted it up.

 Here's a better photo of the front - don't you just love that orange pompom that is used as a 'button' closure?

 The back.

Inside, satin lining and it's where Ron and I found...

my very own hand knitted fingerless gloves/wrist warmers in the best colour ever. This extra must have been meant for my birthday.

Little Ron thought they were his very own matching sleeping bags.

So, I had to show him how they work.

He just revelled in all the lovely woolness. Here he is waving to his UK family.

And now, on to the Pay It Forward part.

In case there are those of you who don't know how this works, it's easy:

I am committed to sending a handmade item within 365 days to 3 people who would like to sign up here,

on this post.

By accepting my invitation, YOU then, agree to Pay It Forward to 3 people who sign up with you (on your blog) and send them something within 365 days.

Want to join the fun and Pay It Forward?