The studio is ramped up to full production. It’s wonderful to have the company there and to have the view change somewhat. Joan’s spot is not as decorative as it used to be as all her inventory is out at shows (market season, you know). Mine is a complete disaster with fibre strewn everywhere in piles. Then there is Sonia’s space…It’s heavenly to have a weaver in the studio.
This is my space….
I am comforted knowing that this will be inventory. I have been working my way through the 5lbs of alpaca I recently received. I’ll hold back a little for a rainy day (particularly the natural black) but the rest is being carded and blended and hugged and loved.
I have some hand dyed chunky merino to finish off my ever growing list of kids hats. Don’t get me wrong, I love doing the markets (even when it dwindles away my show inventory). As John says, why does it matter where you sell it? But I hate having bald patches in my booth when I run out of a style or size.
I rewrote my calendar for this month and have noticed some new numbers for my numbers game.
14 days until we are on the ferry to Filberg
3 lbs of alpaca to card
2 more Farmer’s Markets until the show
5 people at the carding group tonight
3 the maximum number of BBQ chickens I can continue to substitute for cooking real meals while getting ready for the show
25 days and then I start Circle Craft production
4 the number of days I am giving myself as non production days.
1 -the most supportive partner I could ask for. This number is a constant.