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PERSONALIZED WOVEN LABELS FOR KNITTING PROJECTS
http://www.charmwoven.com/page.html
    
KNITTING-THEMED STATIONERY
http://www.knittersreview.com/boutique/categories.asp?cID=4
http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=KLLA-007
http://knittersreview.com/boutique/product.asp?pID=93&cID=34&c=14131
http://www.paradisefibers.net/SearchResults.asp?Search=notecards
          notepads and notecards featuring sheep or yarn art
         
KNITTING POSTERS
http://www.knittersreview.com/boutique/product.asp?pID=54&cID=28
         express your love of knitting even when your yarn and needles are tucked away
 
WILLIAM ADOLPHE BOUGUEREAU'S KNITTING PORTRAITS
http://www.art.com/asp/sp-asp/_/PD--11730237/SP--A/IGID--852890/Tricoteuse.htm?s
Orig=SCH&ui=6EB8AA5503184A8681486153C22E6C44
  portraits of girls knitting
         my favorite is "The Knitter" by William Bouguereau (French, 1825-1905)
young girl bears striking resemblance to my daughter Amy
                     painting hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland & our livingroom

KNITTING IMAGES
http://www.lionbrand.com/cards/Knitting.html
         painting and stamps capturing tender moments of knitting
         many available as reprints from www.art.com

ONE WORLD BUTTONS
http://www.oneworldbuttons.com/community.php
http://www.oneworldbuttons.com/contact_us.php
http://www.yarnsandthreads.com/the.store?cart_id=4624313.18030&page=buttons.html
         celebrate cultural and artistic diversity with handcrafted buttons
         unique choices from Cambodia, Ghana, Nicaragua, Ecuador

KNITTING-THEMED PINS AND KEY CHAINS
http://carodanfarm.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product610.html
         a subtle way to attract other knitters for conversation
  sweet sheep pins from Ireland with real fleece

SKACEL ADDI NATURA BAMBOO CIRCULAR NEEDLES -- MY FAVORITE KIND!
        I've tried many kinds and Addi Natura is my number one favorite
        cord doesn't kink (no need for brief boiling water treatment in the frying pan)
        join is smooth and doesn't snag any yarns
        highly recommended for knitters of all levels






"AMERICA'S WOOL" STAMP GIFTS
http://www.harmonydesigns.com/product/detail.php?catalogNumber=1423
         sheep introduced into the American agriculture by Spanish explorers in 1500s
         by 1810, sheep familiar sight in the countryside
         today wool produced in all 50 states
         custom-made keychains, rulers, luggage tags, mugs, bookmarks, magnets,
                      paperweights, ornaments, pins, posters, cards

KNITTING-THEMED GIFT BASKETS
http://www.fabulousyarn.com/gifts_baskets.shtml
            absolutely beautiful!
            colorways are outstanding  
     select from small, medium, and large baskets
                     choose colors and types of yarn
                     needles, and patterns, gift card, and gift wrap included         

KNITTING-THEMED MAGNETS & NOTEPADS
http://www.yarnoholics.com/gifts.html
             "JUST GIVE ME YARN," "I'D RATHER BE KNITTING"

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
http://www.heifer.org/site/apps/ka/ec/product.asp?c=edJRKQNiFiG&b=477887&ProductID=164820
             give a share of a "knitting basket" in the form of a fiber-producing animal in honor of recipient
             excellent for group giving (whole knitting basket)
             countless bundles of wool for families to make clothes, blankets, ponchos and more
             handcrafted pieces earn income for food and basic necessities 

RUBBER STAMPS FOR KNITTERS
http://www.villagespinweave.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/hierarchy/0K/product-id/503361.html
http://www.villagespinweave.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/hierarchy/0K/product-id/503377.html
http://www.villagespinweave.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/hierarchy/0K/product-id/503381.html
            sheep doing a cartwheel!
             "Thank ewe" :) (large and small size)

GIFTS FOR HOMEBOUND KNITTERS (AS WELL AS ALL OTHER YARN LOVERS!)
http://www.halcyonyarn.com/yarn.html
http://www.yarnofthemonth.com/
http://www.threeirishgirls.com/catalog.php?item=152
           first URL - "Yarn Store in a Box": selection of over 40 sample cards,
                    featuring individual strands of yarns showcasing all available colors
                    plus, information about the yarns and their use and other goodies
           second URL - "Yarn of the Month Club"
                    four yarn samples, pattern, and newsletter
           third URL - another option called the "Stash Menagerie"

ADOPT A SHEEP
http://www.schachtfleecefarm.com/adoptasheep.html
http://www.schachtfleecefarm.com/adoptasheep/sheepforadoption.html
          adopt an Icelandic sheep
        
SEE MY "KNITTING FUN" PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL GIFT IDEAS!




    
THE BEST "GEMS"
-- winders & swifts!!!
ADDI NATURA CIRCULAR NEEDLES FROM AMAZON