This was my first Secret Santa and I am just blown away by the care my Santa put into my wonderful gifts. I can't thank her enough! Like me, my secret Santa is in the SCA (SCA.org) and I can't describe how excited I was to be matched with someone that would understand my special kinda weird. She messaged me to ask a few questions about my persona and to my great delight told me that she was planning on hand sewing something for me. Given that there were but a few short weeks I was unsure what could be accomplished but eagerly awaited the results. The package was waiting for me when I returned home from teaching a rapier fencing class and I eagerly opened it. It took a lot of self control but I managed to take some pics with my phone along the way to show the beautiful wrapping job and the contents of the box. The box contained three presents! The first I opened was a book called "Here Comes the Reign, Sir Guillaume!" by Scott A. Farrell. It is a collection of stories about the SCA and Medieval history. I had never heard of the book and greatly look forward to reading it during the winter break. The Second gift was a beautifully made metal Blacksmith's puzzle. I absolutely love these and this one even comes with a display stand so after I work it out I will be able to display it for my friends to see and try! The last and best gift I unwrapped was a hand sewn, hand embroidered, wool belt pouch. I can't even describe the level of artistry that has gone into this beautiful bag and the pictures don't do it justice. The attached note reads: "I am made of 100% wool. My embroidery is in metal and 100% natural dyed silk. I am hand sewn using linen thread. My closing is a glass button. I will hold your valuables from your belt, but I am also delicate. Please do not wash me in the washing machine. ~The Viking Hedgehog~ Merry Christmas!"

Thank you so much for making my Christmas,

Estadan