Kiwi Christmas

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packages from New Zealand
December 2017
In November, I sent the Colorful Cousin shawl to Linda B. (Razzle Dazzle Quilter) because I knew that she would like the bright colors.

Linda surprised me with a squishy package two weeks before Christmas. The tissue-wrapped parcels were placed under the tree to open on Christmas Day.

skein of merino, silk, and possum yarn
two kitchen towels with New Zealand (Kiwi) themed fabric
December 2017
The yarn (TOUCH) is one of the softest I've ever felt, and I know it will be a delight to knit. No doubt, the silk and possum fur will have a lot of drape.

Linda told me the owl on the towel is native to New Zealand - a Morepork. The Maori name for the owl is Ruru. She said the European name is better because "morepork" is the sound the owl makes. Linda said, "I used to live in an area where there were quite of few Morepork. When I went to call my cats in at night, the Moreporks would all back to me."

Linda, thank you for these exquisite gifts.


Comments

  1. kathy bJanuary 2, 2018 at 8:03 AM

    Such lovely gifts Nancy. I Want that yarn and that colorway! WOWZA. the fuzz factor will be so pretty!! I love your owl story!

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  2. SaraJanuary 2, 2018 at 8:55 AM

    Wow! Wonderful gifts! The owl fabric is gorgeous on that towel.

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  3. BridgetJanuary 2, 2018 at 9:45 AM

    How exciting to get gifts from so far away! And such lovely gifts they are. Isn't it nice to know that someone thought so much of you?

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  4. JennyJanuary 2, 2018 at 10:52 AM

    With a blog post starting like that - I wasn't quite sure what I would be reading about! How lovely, you both sent and received such gorgeous gifts.

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  5. VeraJanuary 2, 2018 at 12:14 PM

    What beautiful gifts! I bet that yarn is just so luxurious. Love the owl (and the story of the name).

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  6. BetsyJanuary 2, 2018 at 2:14 PM

    Those are beautiful gifts. I can only imagine how soft the yarn is and I really like that colorway. Great story about the owl too. You learn something new every day!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  7. elnsJanuary 2, 2018 at 3:32 PM

    What lovely gifts. The owl towel is so charming, so is the story.

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  8. WanderingcatstudioJanuary 2, 2018 at 5:24 PM

    Lovely gifts!

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  9. skyandsnowJanuary 2, 2018 at 5:32 PM

    I've heard so many wonderful things about possum or opossum yarn. I've never felt it. I would love to see what you make.

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  10. KristiJanuary 2, 2018 at 7:39 PM

    Possum yarn is a new concept to me.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2018 at 8:54 PM

    What a sweet gift! Enjoy!

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  12. Razzle Dazzle QuilterJanuary 3, 2018 at 12:45 AM

    I'm looking forward to seeing what you create with the yarn.

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  13. Far Side of FiftyJanuary 5, 2018 at 5:48 PM

    what a nice gift! :)

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