My International Tote Exchange Pal Rocks!

This is somewhat a continuation to after Bear and I returned from celebrating my birthday the night before, but upon returning home that night, there was a package on my doorstep (btw, I hate when the carriers just leave packages on my doorstep. They're supposed to just leave a note in my little mailbox to tell me to go pick the package up at the PO, but I'm just glad I haven't had any of my packages go MIA *knocks on wood*). The name on the return address didn't look familiar until I saw the last name. Is it, perhaps, my secret Int'l Tote Exchange pal? Opening the package, sure enough it was... check out the gorgeous felted bag I received from Judith:

I had to wait until I had some sunlight near the house to get some good photos because I don't like using flash unless I have to. It's such a beautiful felted tote! I found out later that the bag is crocheted - wow! The felted bag is so sturdy and felted really nice - care to share your felting tips with me? :)

The details on this bag... do you see some little embellishment on the right hand side of the strap on the photo above? Well guess what it is:

It's a MINI SOCK!! How did you knit those teeny tiny socks, Judith???? I'm amazed! I wanted a project tote and I sure got one! Not only did I get a beautiful felted bag, she was extremely thoughtful and generous and sent me much, much more. Check out all the other stuff I got:

I also received a dishcloth (with a pattern design by Judith), a cute knitted tissue holder, and a cute mini bag in a beautiful shade of purple (another design by Judith!). She was kind enough to include the patterns of what she knit for me in the package. I even got some yarn with a pattern for a felted purse and some cotton yarn for my own dishcloth knitting :)

Oh no, I'm still not done with what she sent me. She even included a needle case! And I really could use one too! Thank you!

On top of all those goodies, she was so thoughtful to also include a knitting book called "Ready Set Knit" that has great pictures of different types of stitches and instructions on how to knit them - great for someone new to knitting as myself - I can refer to this book when I want to experiment trying a new stitch pattern.

Thank you so much for your generosity Judith! This has been so much fun! Look forward to seeing how everyone else's bags turn out (including the one I'm making too!)