Right off the bat my Santa (the fabulous Gingerina) sent me a message asking my thoughts on stash yarn. I have not met a yarn I wouldn't use. I'd use Red Heart for charity projects, Homespun for stuffed animals, and there are plenty of projects on my Ravelry queue with various yardage for anything else.

My gift arrived today and it was HEFTY in such a good way! This flat rate box was PACKED with yarn. First was some delicious purple Homespun. Right now I'm thinking it might become an octopus or squid! More Homespun underneath, in white and then harvest red/green. I'm going to be able to make SO MANY STUFFIES!

In the corner though was the crown jewel of my exchange. Some Manos del Uruguay which is fair trade merino. Pictures do not do this justice. I want to pair this with a magenta yarn because it reminds me so much of spring flowers!