more yarn for the stash

As you would know, if you have been reading this blog for more than a couple of months, I make semi-regular trips to the Big Box Craft and Homewares Store. Last week I found 100g of sock yarn for $2 per ball. Obviously they are clearing current stocks and not intending to carry this line again next year. A few balls decided to come home with me!

It is not the softest yarn I have ever knitted with but it washes and wears okay and softens up after the first wash, especially if rinsed in hair conditioner (thanks for the tip, Susan).

Yes, I know it's called sock yarn but it could also be used for other things like children's jumpers or cardigans, or even a lightweight blanket.

On Tuesday I visited the store again. I bought twenty metres of 120cm wide calico to practise quilting on my frame! I also bought a new pair of embroidery scissors to replace the ones I 've had for so long I can't remember where they came from. I think they were manicure scissors. I know I've had them since long before I was married thirty-four years ago!

"Christmas Basics" fabric was on sale for $6.95 per metre (usually $9.95 per metre) so I bought two metres of this print.

So what do you think: drawstring Santa sacks or Christmas stockings for our fund-raiser stall?