Oh my. It’s been a long time since I’ve been this sick. I have taken a stab at horizontal knitting. It makes my arms really tired and does not stave off the nausea.
The couch has become a nest of poorly attempted projects and the coffee table is covered with Buffy DVDs. Maybe, tomorrow…..
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There are only two more weekends left of Whistler and I need show my full gratitude for the support I have had over the season. There is a fibreganza brewing.
Yes, spinning, crochet, wool and other assorted goodies. At the Marriot, coming soon. Stay tuned for details.
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I realize it’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to blog. The new studio, in addition to teaching has really filled my days. Thank goodness I know people who force me to have some fun.
The Seattle destination gave me a chance to catch up with good friends. (not even moderately wicked themselves)
We covered a lot of territory in the few days. The highlights…..
Behold the truffle. Bacon and maple syrup in dark chocolate ganache. Heavenly…..it was only one but I think I looked kind of like this when I was done.
Pike Place was it’s usual spectacular.
JP picked a wonderful hotel and I slept the sleep of the dead. Perhaps it had something to do with finding this at the foot of the bed in the morning. Yes, I brought my handspun on holidays with me.
On another note…..My spinning class finished. All graduated successful spinners. The gorgeous local hand dyed mohair that they were spinning with just made their yarn that much more yummy. It had such good response that it looks like I will be starting an intermediate class next week. What a great group of women!
My first full day of production in the new space.
Good times, people. Good times. I will be bringing the coffee pot tomorrow. Is it perfectly organized? Not quite, but it’s cleaner than my house and JP’s lavender is filling the air.
Today is the four month anniversary of having the studio space. Today was also the day I moved into my new larger studio space (in the same studio).
It only took four months to realize that I needed much more space. It was fine for just me, but it hasn’t been “just me” in quite some time. Every week I am thrilled to have new visitors, students, and friends just pop by.
Dismantling the old space was an ordeal. John was instrumental in getting in getting all the hardware removed. I put up a substantial amount of yarn holdering type instruments (oops, I mean Toni did) way over my head! Things were a bit disorganized (more oopsy)
I am so thrilled to have moved to the other side. Now the final bits of yarn have left our principal residence, even the storage lockers. Boxes and boxes of yarn, fleece, rovings, packaging and books. Tomorrow the rest of the dyeing equipment will land in the new home. The biggest shift of all……… I am bringing the coffee maker. Now the studio will be complete!
Here’s a sneak peak at the (not completely) reorganized, new and improved space.
And just in time…..Circle Craft is in less than 2 months. My booth number is 150 and I am right at the front door. Inventory is crucial this year and it won’t happen without the new yarn domicile. Great things are happening here and I’m officially letting the countdown begin.
The coffee pot will be on…
How could I be so lucky? Today the Space Channel is having a Star Trek Marathon. (the original series, top 10 episodes and digitally remastered). Sounds like a full day of knitting to me.
Most folks enjoy taking the day off today. How fortunate I am to have a job I enjoy so much that I want/need to work on the holiday. (and the Star Trek marathon makes it that much sweeter).
I leave you to your day with this picture. A lone, brand new skein from one of my students. Beautiful.
