Today's SBQ and Pay-it-Forward update

First of all - thanks for all of the kind comments on the beads - they're one of my favorite styles, and I love that beach glass look that they have.

As for Pay-it-Forward's - I will now admit to having 3 spaces open in my PIF. I wasn't sure how much time/energy/effort I would have, and so reserved the PIF spaces for a while. I've completed the first two, so will open back up the PIF's to the next three people who email me at caycay @ shaw . ca (take out spaces). Pay-it-forwards are random gifts that I think the recipient would like, and so may be beads, stitching, or other crafty whims. I also ask that if you receive a pay-it-forward that you do something nice for the world - whether it's hosting your own PIF, or by giving of your time, talent or other gifts.

It's been forever since I've done one of these, so here it goes:

Do you like to buy “chartpacks” that include charms, buttons, and/or beads or do you prefer to gather all materials yourself?

I have bought quite a few chartpacks, and will buy them especially if there are things that I can't find anywhere else. I love Jeannette Douglas and Victoria Sampler charts, and buying the chartpacks is much easier than trying to find all of the accessories later.