Being Present

My life is pretty dull, really. Knit some stuff, spin some stuff, dye some stuff and take it to shows and markets for sale. Not much else happens in between shows except getting ready for shows. And through all of this I have been blogging away.

I think it's time to take a break from the blog. I'm spending more time writing about what I am doing rather than being present in what I am doing. I'll miss it. The blog has become a nice warm fuzzy blanket, and your comments like supportive big hugs.

I stopped rowing in the canoe so I could get a picture of a current project for the blog when I should have been enjoying the calm of the water and the remarkable sunshine. As such, I think I need to step back for a bit.

Thanks to everyone who has read the blog and commented on the way. Those virtual hugs were greatly appreciated.

An Archaeological Adventure

On my coffee table. I really wish I could be out today, but I have committed to finishing everything on this table. Each thing only needs one thing (and I am capable of those things). So how did this pile get so large?

I'm finishing the last hat for my web order so I can get it shipped today as well. Then I'll start with the cardi....from there, it should be easy. I am still trying to find my groove after the fabulous weekend.

At this point I am willing to do just about anything to see the top of the coffee table again. Wish me luck.

Gratitude and Abundance

Being in Whistler this weekend made me grateful for more than just good weather.

Good friends.

Nancy, Mark and Roger arrived with outdoor skills and tequila and Jan was the most amazing host offering appies to rival the Chateau Whistler and organic wine as well! BTW, her winter knitting projects were gorgeous. Her current Noro Bag is going to be stunning when it is finished. We just missed the paragliding adventure due to rain on Monday morning.

People's best friends....

Dagger is John's true Sunday Market buddy. But Roger returns the ball instead of eats it, so there might be a shift in the buddy department.

The inspirational surroundings.

The picture on the right is the artesian well water. The lodge is actually off the Whistler grid and I filled my water bottle more times in 3 days than I would in a week.

Being able to take in the surroundings.

Having the opportunity to create. Two different versions of cocoons.

I didn't mean to have such a photo heavy post, or realize I had so much to be thankful for.

The Calm Before the Storm.

So What's My Excuse?

No time to blog. Tell you all about it on Monday/Tuesday. Our best Whistler trip ever!


Yes there was some crocheting on the canoe...(thanks for the tip Danielle) so doable.

Moving on Up...

It happened! The bones of the studio are in place. The shelving is in place. I put a few token skeins of the hand spun in the wire baskets just so I could see some colour. It looks pretty sparse now, but I have my Turkish carpets, my drum carder, coffee corner and soon the shelves will be lined with rovings. I couldn't be happier or more sore.

I have some painting to do. And rather than an inspiration board, I've decided to do an inspiration wall and cork the wall that the glass table is against...Does anyone know where I can find a roll of corkboard?

I may change my mind, but I'm thinking it will be sweet to pin up swatches and pattern sketches.

Smooth Move

This will be ANYTHING but.......I have just started cleaning out the old studio and I'm thinking I'm on my way to coal miner's lung. How did I possibly layer so much shit in this room?

This archeological expedition of working at home for the last five years has yielded some interesting finds.

• Angelina - I have been looking for this for my carding forever.
• 3 empty cheetos bags - A monument to my stress level at times
• several sock singles - not hand knit- it is still a mystery how they got there and I can no longer blame the washing machine or dryer.
• a stack of empty Starbucks cups (apparently I was collecting them before I got my thermos)

This is my chance for a clean space in the new creative space. It's just shelving today as my hands are still not fully recovered. The sun is shining and space is being cleared in my spare room and in my mind.

How to fill them?