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Thursday, March 04, 2010

I haven't had the opportunity to meet that many bloggers in "real" life. So, you can only imagine how super excited I was to meet Barb and Heather and hang with them at Knit One. Keana and I have been wanting for that to happen for a pretty long time. It was so much fun, I wish we could have sat there for days knitting and talking. Next time, Keana and I are traveling to see them. Very, very soon.
And guess what? Heather brought me something she KNIT! You can only imagine how thrilled I was. I mean, how often does a knitter get a knit gift? Not often. My mom has made me things in the past. But not for a very long time. Melana made me a gorgeous scarf. (That I wear a lot.) Other than that, this was it. I was speechless. Well, not really. I think I said thank you a bunch, maybe even fought back a tear or two. Even stalked her on the phone on her way home to thank her again.

Since then, that baby has gotten around. It's been to the post office, Trader Joe's, the drug store, the dry cleaners (twice), and stopped by a friend's house.
It's been in the kitchen, the bedroom, the family room, Libby's room (hello! do you have my amazing hand knit gift? I don't think so, missy!).
It's been to the middle school, coffee shop (twice), the stationery store and the car wash.
Yep, I believe this knit is going to get around.
Thank you, Heather. I adore it!!!!

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51 comments

  1. Sounds like great fun and a wonderful bunch of knitters! Beautiful scarf. Isn't it a treat to have something pretty to brighten up your day while you're running errands?

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  2. Yay for getting to meet fellow bloggers! And even better - bloggers bearing gifts! Sounds like a fun day!

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  3. i'm with libby! i'd try to borrow it too!
    hooray for bloggy meet-ups! i'm planning on meeting ms. upperpond in a few weeks! super excited!

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  4. Oh, the places you'll go! (In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday...) It's an exciting life we mommies lead, isn't it? Still, it's nice to be well-dressed for it, and that shawl is beautiful! Sounds like the get-together was fun!

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  5. Looks fab on you-so glad you're getting some fun wear and tear out of it, Leslie! So great to see you guys:)

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  6. I want to meet you too! Maybe this summer.

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  7. i am soooo jealous, i would love to have a group of great knitting friends! most of my friends are just admirers of the art:)

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  8. aww...getting to meet knitters friend who blogs is soooo cool :)

    may i (one of these day)

    is that the tea leave cardi ? lovely.

    great giftu got there :)

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  9. How lucky you are - a beautiful knit and a fun group to knit with! So envious.

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  10. it's great fun to meet blogger friends in real life :) and a special treat to get a handknit gift :) :)
    have a good weekend!

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  11. That story makes me smile! So true! Knitters are amazing friends!

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  12. It's like a FLAT STANLEY! Or one of that gets stolen off someone's lawn and turns up in vacation photos to Paris.

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  13. please tell me...was it Knit One in Pittsburgh? If so, I'm so sorry I missed you! I live right by there and would have LOVED to see you there....I love your blog and check in to see what you're doing daily!

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  14. Anonymous3/05/2010

    A blog meet up and a hand knit gift... you truly are the luckiest knitter in the land :) I am totally envious ;)

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  15. Just wanted you to know I love your blog so much, that I've started knitting class :)
    I really hope to get as good as you are (or at least close!)

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  16. Knitted gifts are the best.

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  17. What a wonderful meeting of knitters! And that scarf - so generous and gorgeous! Glad it is getting around!

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  18. What a wonderful gift. Why is it that we don't give knitted gifts to our knitting friends more often? We've got to change that! Hoping you could tell me if you made your camera strap, if there is a pattern or a site to purchase one? Thank you!

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  19. We need to do a girl's getaway to NYC...sounds as if you had a great time! Love the scarf!

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  20. What a good time! I just had my first knitting meet-up yesterday. Such a good time, to sit in a coffee shop and talk knitting while actually knitting! Meeting in a yarn shop could be even more fun (and dangerous for the wallet)!

    I'm in PA, too (Bucks County), if you're ever looking for a mid-state meet-up!

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  21. Leslie--did you make the sweater you are wearing in the photo of you in the closet(I think you are in the closet--not really sure). It's really cute and if you did I would love to know what pattern it is! Love the scarf too--very sweet gift.

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  22. leslie it is so pretty! i bet that blue is just stunning on you! what a delightful gift! and i am sure heather loves seeing it get around as much as it has!

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  23. How exciting to meet up with blog friends! You look so good in your new shawl - that blue is beautiful on you!

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  24. They look like a great group of ladies - how fun!! What a lovely scarf, and how special that it was made by a knitter friend!

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  25. i love it, leslie. sounds like you guys had a great time!

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  26. Beautiful! I was just thinking I need to knit something for my super knitter neighbor!

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  27. Ooo such fun. It's such fun to meet bloggers!

    I'm always stumped when it comes to giving a knitter something. Especially when all the yarn I have is prolly 1/8th the value of what he/she has.

    But seeing this makes me think a knitted item might just be the ticket no?

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  28. i want to knit with you guys so badly! one of these days! (you know, when i can find a decent chicken-sitter) ;)

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  29. What a fun knitting time! It is always such great fun to get together with folks who love a craft just as much as you--that scarf if lovely!

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  30. It truly is a rare treat for someone to take the time and care to make something especially for you. I think we who create often forget the squee we bring to others.

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  31. Damn' right we are takin' a road trip girl!! I'll bring the wine & you bring the yarn! We will go when the weather gets nice & the trees are bloomin'...

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  32. So much fun. There are very few blog or Ravelry people that I have met as well.

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  33. So stinkin cool!!! You do know you have an entire fan club, but really cool that they knit you gifties, you are right, knitters never get knit gifts!
    xxoo

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  34. Lately it feels like every time I read your blog, I have to add another pattern to my Ravelry favorites. My "want to knit" list is getting longer and longer!

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  35. what a wonderful day with wonderful friends and yarn and gifts...knitted gifts even. so fun for you!

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  36. I didn't know we lived so close!! I live in Cranberry! I clicked on Heathers blog to see if I could find the pattern to the lovely scarf she knit you and saw her post on meeting you....I've never been to Knit One....I go to Yarns Unlimited in Sewickley. What a small world we live in! Well, it looks like I've found my next project!

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  37. looks like it was a wonderful time spent with good friends! you look great in your new knit!

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  38. This get-together looks like so much fun!

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  39. If you ever come to South Africa please join me for a Cafe Latte or a cup of tea for a knitting session! Contrary to what some people think, it gets very cold here in winter and we sit with our knitting and coffee and get down to some serious chatter.

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