It has now been over a month since my last post, but I have been given a boost by a supportive comment from a fellow knitwear designer, Dawn Brocco. So I am ready to give it another try (thanks Dawn). But.....I am about to head out to TNNA, a church conference, followed by friends visiting from PA. That takes us to June 24. The rest of the summer isn't much better, but I am going to give it a go! Wish me luck.
Do you ever have a project that you make over and over again? Maybe because it is so familiar it is your "mindless" knitting. Maybe because it reveals new surprises each time you knit it in a different color or different yarn. Or maybe because it is your business needs a new sample. The last would be my formal reason, but in fact, they are all true for my current felted entrelac knapsack project.
It has been a while since I had knit one and I forgot what an enjoyable project it is for me to work on. And although I typically do not like making the same thing more than once, this project is different. Each color combination is like a secret revealing itself, the familiar rhythm of the knitting is relaxing -- and yes, I can get something done for the business. All the while, in the midst of the craziness, finding comfort in a favorite project.
It has been a while since I had knit one and I forgot what an enjoyable project it is for me to work on. And although I typically do not like making the same thing more than once, this project is different. Each color combination is like a secret revealing itself, the familiar rhythm of the knitting is relaxing -- and yes, I can get something done for the business. All the while, in the midst of the craziness, finding comfort in a favorite project.
I want to be good at this blog thing, but I am not. I can come up with bunches of excuses, but who really needs that. Maybe it is the math/science thing versus the literary thing -- I don't really know. More likely it is the extrovert personality versus the introvert personality. Love to verbalize and writing just isn't the same.
So I am just going to accept the fact that I suck at this! I am going to try harder, as I believe that there can be multiple levels of benefit. Not the least of which is expanding my own capabilities. Bear with me if you dare -- it is sure to be a shakey ride!
So I am just going to accept the fact that I suck at this! I am going to try harder, as I believe that there can be multiple levels of benefit. Not the least of which is expanding my own capabilities. Bear with me if you dare -- it is sure to be a shakey ride!
So I finally got pictures taken of the very cool gift a got from my secret pal like a month or more ago. They a wonderful markers! I think they might be too pretty to use -- what do you think!
Tomorrow I am outta here -- heading back East to TKGA in Valley Forge. I will give everyone an update when I get back.
Tomorrow I am outta here -- heading back East to TKGA in Valley Forge. I will give everyone an update when I get back.
I must improve on my posting. There really is so much to share, I don't know why I find it so hard to make the time to do it. And the writing practice is good in so many ways. So, today, once again, is one week.
Tomorrow I visit and alpaca breeder who is wanting me to design a few sweaters for her, potential to have knit up and sold. I may not be the right person for the job, but I will know more after our meeting tomorrow. It is up in the foothills and they should be beautiful with all the rain we have had this year. Lucky me!!! Hopefully, pictures tomorrow!
Tomorrow I visit and alpaca breeder who is wanting me to design a few sweaters for her, potential to have knit up and sold. I may not be the right person for the job, but I will know more after our meeting tomorrow. It is up in the foothills and they should be beautiful with all the rain we have had this year. Lucky me!!! Hopefully, pictures tomorrow!