The design is simple, it appeals to me, a little change in stitch and I'm looking at leaves. Crochet is becoming another way I am expressing myself. The yarn was unbelievable to work with. It is a blend of 65% silk and 35% bamboo from France. I got two cones and thought I might attempt a shawl. I am NOT a shawl girl. Although today a few mini scarves may appear, something to actually match to these hats...I was going to do 5, but the pattern is still changing, so I need a sixth to actually work out the sizing. I will have these at my show this weekend at Portobello West. $60.00Moving on to my issue. I was turned down for a show. No, it was not one of the ones I was dying to do, an untested venue, but to be rejected, turned down, ouch baby. I am an artisan because I need approval (tell me who doesn't) and this flies in the face of how I earn a living and goes to the core of the ego I claim not to have.
I have been lamenting that I am too busy to fit in one more show and that I couldn't do it anyway, but it still burns my cheeks.
A little prayer.....
I throw myself at your mercy, goddess of craft, understanding that you only have my best interest at heart, that you love me unconditionally, allow me to pursue my craft and are only trying to keep me from carpal tunnel and other repetitive injury.
I know that you want me to live a calm, stress free life, in an uncomplicated creative bubble and that this rejection was meant to keep me humble and my life unhurried. I know I am not meant for the demands of 9-5 and you have chosen an artisan life for me for a reason.
I accept your plans for me and I thank you for this humble reminder.
Okay.......now how to find another show. I am all about acceptance, but this girl has an American Express bill to pay.
Today I will drown myself in silk and mohair and let this experience wash over me.
