But first…

…a peek at my backyard yesterday morning.

I want to express my gratitude to the wonderful Secret Elves at Crochetville. They have been very generous with me. I only hope I have in some way returned your kindness and can do so again in the future. Please accept my sincere thanks for all of the wonderful Christmas cheer you have sent my way.

These gifts are all beautiful and you all have touched my heart. Each one of you, in your own way, has made my holiday season brighter and warmer. It was a delight to find each one of these packages waiting in my mailbox for me this week and last week.

Homespun yarn for my free-form crochet:

Pure alpaca yarn (and this elf drew a cute little tomato on the card, which I must share with you):

Crab earrings and pin:

Assorted yarn and a lovely handmade card:

A mountain of assorted yarn:

Plastic bags for my plastic bag crochet:

Yarn and postcards for my collection:

Yarn and rovings and postcards:

A crocheted chapstick holder:

Plastic bags and yarn:

Vintage crochet magazines:

Postcards: