by carmen | Dec 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
This is why I am so thrilled to find out this morning that I was accepted to Creative Chaos for June 5,6, 7. Already paid for and documented in my new RUMI 2009 Planner (thanks John).
With 2 more shows to go and Whistler this weekend, the 2008 calendar is full. Not enough to prevent me from spinning this…
and knitting this.
Nothing better than a 8.5 ft scarf to get the juices going. The silk is just so shiny and wonderful.
I’ve already knit a 2nd one as this is my personal hat and scarf choice for the season. Yes, there have been other loves, but this one is the love that will last.
And the custom work continues. I am currently about half way through Santa’s list. Really, the elves have been on strike for an entire week. The benefits that they are asking for….outrageous ..so it’s just me and these little fingers trying to keep up.
Got to get ready for Whistler. John’s treating me to the film festival this weekend. We’re in our favourite hotel, the cat sitter will be taking care of the babies and a car load of knitting will be coming with me.
by carmen | Dec 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that a good portion of my knitting gets done while I am watching the Space Channel. A great deal of my knitting and crochet is free form so I a not concentrating on counting and rows and colour changes. As a result, my mind gets to wander and I love the visual distraction of the television. It hleps pass the many hours that I have needles in myhands.
And why the Space Channel? I don’t know. I’ve always knit and I’ve always liked sci fi. It’s calmed down quite a bit ove the years. I’m in a my mid forties and I’ve stopped going to conventions. Nut I do have some toys in my storage locker. A klingon distrupter and a medical trcorder and stacked a ong an x-files t-shirt (trusto no one) and some vintage Star Log magazines from the early 90’s. I believe there is also an Enterprise Hallmark ornament.
I now collect yarn the way I used to collect sci fi gadgets. Have I replaced one obsession with another. No, I think they are married together quite well. John doesn’t understand either of my obsession—tehn again, I’e never understood how he could consider 18 pages of manual calculations eciting either. Maybe that’s why it works.
Today, while I was having mu usual morning Plurkathon, I garnered several replies from like minded sci fi folks when I posted about DS9 (for and against the show) but interest none the less. So it got me thinking, is there some secret sci fi knitter geek connection out there. BTW it also seems to coincide with a slight caffeine thing as well.
I would be thrilled to hear what your sci fi poison of choice is for knit or crochet or if you are “tuned in” to something else to pass the time with your knitting or spinning.
Don’t let me be the only geek.
Oh, and here is a picture of the cable knit mug from Starbucks that I was talking about. It’s decaf in the mug.
Cheers!
by carmen | Dec 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
You’ve been “chummed” about. Thanks Sam. You are super sweet choosing my felted hat for the top of your list.
BTW, my list is the same as yours (with the exception of the hat). This hat is still available with a one week turn around for shipping next week. It’s a fuzzy wet mess in the studio right now, but so worth it.
Have a feltastic day everyone!
by carmen | Dec 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
……at 8:00am on a Sunday morning a complete stranger waves hello to you with their penis.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I have given up caffeine so I’m not as wide awake in the morning (which is why I thought a nice brisk walk in the rain would do the trick) on my way to the craft show. Imagine my surprise at this lovely Yaletown greeting. After wishing myself blind, I was also subjected to some bad Motown —–I believe by the same offensive waver—but there was no way I was going to turn around to confirm that.
This is when I wished myself temporarily deaf as well.
I ran (not walked) to the nearest open coffee shop and ordered a double shot Americano…straight up please and pondered the event. Was this a sign of some kind for my potential sales for the day or more importantly a sign of the times?
While I am all for extending the hand of friendship…well you get my drift…..
Back to knit talk.
The Roundhouse was an interesting show, but one I do not think I would do again. The venue is lovely, the vendors were terrific(for the most part). However, there is one thing I cannot abide by at a craft show and where I draw the line.
I can’t do shows where other vendors recreate copywrited material for resale and profit. Making something for your own personal use is one thing, but to pass it off as your own design when it is not is just offensive —–and in a juried show, I expect the organizers to have a fibre person in the jury who would be aware of this.
It’s a shame really because I think the show had great potential.
I also succeeded in injurying myself today. Just at the end of the day, I was using the pricing gun to put a hang tag on the baby coat and hat that I was going to be delivering and I price gunned my thumb. Yes, I shot a plastic tag through my skin and priced myself….apparently I am currently on sale for $200.00….any takers….?
I think the massive dose of alcohol should take care of the matter, but I will sleep on it and see. Now is not a good time for my thumb to be behaving like my big toe.
Maybe the wagging penis was a warning of the impending damage to my thumb appendage….Oh, God, just get the image out of my mind, count sheep, yarn, think happy thoughts…
Night all.
by carmen | Nov 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
This show required some fresh look to the display so I revamped the felted sign. I like it. I have this huge brush stainless steel sign. Sure, it’s nice, it’s slick, but what does it say about my fibre art. This sign is simpler, but sweet and more represents what I do.
The show set up was a breeze (thanks to Mike). He has a way with just rolling up his sleeves and making it happen. While I am fluffy and puffing, he is making sure my display won’t land on someone’s head and that there is some balance and artistry to the set up — a good second pair of eyes.
Pirate corner is pretty sweet and I’ve gone Pirate Purple folks. The soft grey is such a nice accent.
My personal favourite is the white corner. It’s mostly hand spun and it just reminds me so much of winter. One of the few things I miss about living out east.
Oh, and this I’m just showing off. Hand spun all naturals, camel, silk, merino and suri alpaca. Deer antler buttons….I don’t care if I ever sell you my little lovely!
I am very excited about the show tomorrow, even thought it’s currently 1AM and I am still embroidering wet felt and Mike is picking me up at 8AM (which means virtually no sleep) there is one thought holding it all together for me. There is room in the van for me to bring my KIWI. Folks there will be spinning.
The day is going to pass by at lightening speed. And what will I be spinning…All the batts from last week piled up in the studio…Yeah for me.
by carmen | Nov 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
I am the proud and blushing parent of this beautiful, bouncy baby…….SWEATER SET. At last after a week of carding, spinning, plying, knitting and seaming….I present…
The process for this little bundle of joy was amazing. Each step , from calculating a formula for the batt, to having 5 skeins at a consistant spin, to knitting this much of my own hand spun was really a test for me. The results, in my hands today are off to their new home any time now…
Bye, bye, baby….!
And a MelonHead KnitWear Update…..any orders processed through the website up to this date are ready for Christmas (guaranteed). Any orders received after today will not be able to be guaranteed for Christmas delivery…Not impossible, just no guarantee. The elves are slowing down folks. There is even talk of a union……
