I’ve been in denial and down for the count for the last two days. Since I haven’t been able to get dressed or leave the house or keep my head upright I opted for finishing some custom orders in my few moments of lucidity.
January is a strange mionth. Oddly enough, I look forward to the January rain. Sort of washing everything away. I like the cool and dark and I find myself working with a lot of grays in January. Gabi has had me working on a few custom pieces for her (happily in lovely grays) I’m going to wait for her photos with them on beautiful babies, rather than my IPhone pictures of them laying flat on a table.
Today I am tidying up a few things, Gabi is swinging by to pick up two hats and a pretty little surprise. As it was a rush order, I did not spin or dye either one of the yarns but rather treated myself to a skein of Punta and a skein of Malabrigo.in rich, rich, reds. Yummy. Pics from Gabi’s shoot to follow.
Kim and I lived large on the weekend and headed to Victoria for the day…which can only mean one thing….a celebration of all things yarnie. A trip to Beehive as well as Knotty by Nature netted us some pretty fab yarns and such.
My new prized possession, my Jordana Paige Rio Bag in green.
New lesson about the ultimate knitting bag……just because this purse can hold several skeins of yarn and tons of accessories does not mean you should fill it until bursting.
The 355 project is coming along nicely, although a great little 3 ply is slowing me down a bit. I’ll try to update with some new additions to the 355 page tomorrow. I’ve enjoyed this project immensely. Exploring my desire to spin and the yarns that satisfy me on a given day is giving me a deeper understanding of myself. Now more than ever, I find the yarns a finished result of my expression.
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As well as the teaching, I’ve been feverishly working on the 355 Project. Inspiration for my current skein came from one of Felicia’s exquisite rovings. BFL and silk are my favourite combination of fibre, the lustrous long wool and the drape from the silk make gorgeous yarn. I’ll post a pic when it’s done so you can see for yourself.
Looking forward….new studio mates, new yarn, new possibilities.
I found out yesterday that one of my studio mates is leaving at the beginning of March. I’m completely bummed out. The place has just started to have it’s own groove. The cafe macchiatos are brewing, I’m not getting completely rejected when I play the Buffy musical CD and I really enjoy the company of everyone there.
Change is good, right?
Change is good.
Change is good.
Change is good.
Toni and Kim just helped me redecorate and create a great new space and is it really too much to ask not to have any more change right now?
I have neglected posting some pics for the 355 Project (just trying to deal right now) and the changes to the studio space. Does anyone locally know someone who might like a functional basement studio space (small) with a fancy coffee maker and some yarnie ambiance.
Must like elderly cats, the occasional curious child and listening to textile talk. Anyone, anyone?
It’s been a long time since we’ve had a full afternoon together. I have missed our quality time my sweet Louet Drum Carder. Thank you for not judging me for our time apart. I promise I won’t abandon you again.
