Birthday Haul!

I had such a great day! I got lots of yarn , visited with friends, and just had a great time. The Big Texan outdid himself. He got me this Opal Herbstmelodie, hand dyed.


He got me the entire "Feelings collection" of Opal Yarn.


And I got to pick out yarn from the LYS!
Here is the total haul!


Wow!?! Can you believe it? I am thrilled!

Then he took Betty Boop and I out to dinner. We went to the Melting Pot. YUM! It was a delicious meal and we all had a wonderful time.

Progress report:
Here is what I did on Saturday.
I felted the big bag that I made. It came out a little muddy looking and I even put it in vinegar water to set the dye - but once I 'shave' it a little, it should be fine. Now I have to line it - yuck. I hate that part.

I was trying to make a felted camera case for my new camera and the red bag is my first attempt. No - I didn't swatch. Why would I do that? It is a cute little bag. I have no idea what I will use it for - probably give it to Betty Boop. The pink bag is the second attempt. I like it and it fits the camera perfectly.

Now I am finishing the Sockret Pal socks I need to make, then I will work on Betty Boop's afghan. And maybe knit a pair of socks for me - did you see all the yarn I got?!

All in all, it was a wonderful birthday.