That sucks. I hate that so many parcels got lost in the mail! I don't understand how the blank pieces could easily get to all of us but once we altered it the mail ate them up!!!
It is always better handmade!!! Even if you can buy it in the store the fact that someone made it specifically for you is the best thing in the world... well to me it is.
I found all the yarn for my partner I had an issue finding it all to begin with because my Jo-Ann's Store is kinda small, so I went to one about 30 minutes away and it had everything I needed. Now I can begin!