Internationa Tote Exchange Project Mailed

It's been awhile since I've posted and a lot has been happening. First and foremost, I finished my bag for the ITE-III and put it in the post today. It should arrive at its New Owner's door on Saturday, but no later than Monday. I paid an extra 50¢ to have confirmation of delivery, well worth that amount I think, since there seems to be some problems 'someplace' with deliveries.

The last photo I posted of the bag was at the completion of the bag's body. I ran into some problems with joining different colors of yarn at the beginning of a round in a slipped stitch and had to tweak it a bit; no problem (other than a good bit of time) the bag turned out beautifully as I expected it would. I added the button closure and a gorgeous lining and filled it with goodies that I hope my partner will enjoy. It was actually hard to give the bag up and I thought for sure my daughter was going to convince me to send a different bag so she could have this one; she gave it her best when trying to convince me. My husband took pictures and declared, should I want to participate in the next exchange I should go ahead and knit the bag and have it ready to go (as if I don't have a half-dozen other projects in progress right now).

The exchange has been fun and I've enjoyed reading the blog each day and seeing the excitement from other members as they give and receive their bags. I would want to participate in the next exchange using some of my own ideas for a creation. I'll stay tuned.