It may be a sign of the Apocalypse - the Joann's Etc. near me actually restocked its yarn department! I nearly swooned. After fanning myself and breathing deeply, I picked up some cute new fun stuff to sample - check this out:

It's a little hard to see in the photo, but the Bernat Boa is a rich, deep purple, just gorgeous. The other yarn's colors are true. I'll take both to the nursing home with me and swatch. I was not sure what I'd do with the purple feathery stuff, then remembered - I have some black Microspun in the ol' stash, and this purple would make a good carry-along for accents on a throw pillow. I also have some gorgeous black and purple Homespun in the same stash, awaiting new life as an afghan. I think a project has been born. The colors were so vibrant and fun, I could hardly decide between them - now I'm glad I grabbed the purple, it has a purpose after all.

No idea what I'll do with the bright Cha-Cha, besides swatch it and enjoy it - but it would also be adorable on a funky throw pillow. Fun, silly stuff, I love it!