An unexpected surprise

On Friday, i had gotten an email saying a package was being sent UPS from NHAC, it's a government program thingy, don't ask! Boy was i surprised when this arrived!

A few months ago I had helped C. with a project for NHAC, and because she heard about my yarn obsession. She picked this gorgeous yarn up while she was traveling in New Mexico this summer! She must have been traveling with V. from NHAC as she signed the card as well, and mentioned that these colors reminder her of the sand layers in the desert. Wow, do I incorporate this into the travel blanket or save it for something special?