so I had to get a job. A real job that didnt involve me sitting all day with two sticks and some really nice yarn. I wish that I made enough money knitting tha t I could stay home. but alas, mortgages need to get paid, groceries need to get bought, and the kids need stuff.
that bad part about trying to get a job, was that no one, I mean no one would give me a chance.
so far I have been able to keep up with the knitting. I am home during the day when the kids are in school and during the evenings. so far so good. I cant believe that working just on the weekends will hurt my ability to continue to create and design some really interesting projects.
I have had good response to the current projects that I have done. it makes me feel good inside and therefore raises my confidence level, which is what I need right now. its like when I worked at a coffee shop in saugatuck and everyone like my brownies. I got more compliments being a baker than being a nurse. interesting and sad at the same time. now I create beautiful designs with my hands and allowing myself to think outside of the box. a new place to visit, and a nice place to stay.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
yarnin busy
I cant believe how much fun I'm having with the yarn thang. I look forward to knitting every day. I have been keeping so busy that I have not blogged. As you can see. sorry it has been this long.
My projects have included, a red mohair shawl, 2 cream baby hats with flowers to match, a " steampunk" motif ruffled scarf. pics to come. Currently I am working on another baby hat in periwinkle, with white mohair fluff, some cowels for my friend carissa for christmas presents.
I love being able to create what I see in my mind and what others desire. The free flowing ideas that come to mind when Im walking down the street that become something really beautiful is awesome.
I have always thought that I could think outside of the box, but most of my designs were tame. I am now in the place where I can truly be outside of the box and let my imagination flow freely.
Most of what I am kntting these days has been special orders. One piece sold from my etsy site, and it was to a friend. but thats okay. My yarn thang is its infancy and Im just having fun.
My projects have included, a red mohair shawl, 2 cream baby hats with flowers to match, a " steampunk" motif ruffled scarf. pics to come. Currently I am working on another baby hat in periwinkle, with white mohair fluff, some cowels for my friend carissa for christmas presents.
I love being able to create what I see in my mind and what others desire. The free flowing ideas that come to mind when Im walking down the street that become something really beautiful is awesome.
I have always thought that I could think outside of the box, but most of my designs were tame. I am now in the place where I can truly be outside of the box and let my imagination flow freely.
Most of what I am kntting these days has been special orders. One piece sold from my etsy site, and it was to a friend. but thats okay. My yarn thang is its infancy and Im just having fun.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
etsy's up and running
so the shop is up and running. the above pics are just a couple of what I have placed on the site to sell.
while I am excited about the shop, I am also afraid as anyone would be upon opening somthing like this. fear and poor self esteem are strong emotions that pound upon me quite frequently. I know that this is satan attempting to make me cower and turn away from what I want to accomplish.
he will not win, as I am creating more projects that will make their way onto my shop. most of the people who have seen it sing high praises. there was one person today that felt the need to give me a math lesson. she probably meant "well" but her comments came across as more of a teacher pointing her finger at me telling me I was wrong. as far as I knew there were no knitting police and I could create what I wanted. it is interesting that she felt she needed to take the time to write that comment.
on a more positive note, I did buy space on the knitting showcase for two of my items. all of items that are up are for cold winter weather. and there will be more added soon. I have one cowel that I am working on right now with more to follow.
I have already started spinning more wool and some angora to ply with some alpaca. angora is kinda difficult to spin as it is slippery and soft. but boy does it turn out really nice after it is spun.
come see my shop at http://www.bikergirl512.etsy.com/ and tell me what you think. just as long as there is no math involved.
while I am excited about the shop, I am also afraid as anyone would be upon opening somthing like this. fear and poor self esteem are strong emotions that pound upon me quite frequently. I know that this is satan attempting to make me cower and turn away from what I want to accomplish.
he will not win, as I am creating more projects that will make their way onto my shop. most of the people who have seen it sing high praises. there was one person today that felt the need to give me a math lesson. she probably meant "well" but her comments came across as more of a teacher pointing her finger at me telling me I was wrong. as far as I knew there were no knitting police and I could create what I wanted. it is interesting that she felt she needed to take the time to write that comment.
on a more positive note, I did buy space on the knitting showcase for two of my items. all of items that are up are for cold winter weather. and there will be more added soon. I have one cowel that I am working on right now with more to follow.
I have already started spinning more wool and some angora to ply with some alpaca. angora is kinda difficult to spin as it is slippery and soft. but boy does it turn out really nice after it is spun.
come see my shop at http://www.bikergirl512.etsy.com/ and tell me what you think. just as long as there is no math involved.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
now open!
Its open for business. what you ask? my etsy shop of course. I finally did it. after thinking it about it way too much, one night I just decided to jump of the bridge jump into the water and open the shop. I have been "working all day" on my shop. it was all day because my computer is so slow, but I plan on working tomorrow where I can get wifi. thank goodness for all of the wifi waves around my head!
I also linked facebook with etsy, so now the world knows that I am crazy and willing to take a chance.
I also linked facebook with etsy, so now the world knows that I am crazy and willing to take a chance.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Michigan Fiber Fest
The Michigan Fiber Fest. The place for all fiber enthusiasts from Michigan and beyond. The colmonation of a years work placed on tables, racks and containers for the molesting and fondling fingers of feber people.
I went down yesterday to the fairgrounds to help my friend set up her table. She was already done and waiting for her alpacas to come from home. the barn was stifling and hot and we stood talking with sweat beading on our foreheads.
MY children were with me and although walking around a fiber fest was not what they wanted to do, nor is it fun for them, they were still well behaved. I was surrounded by people who shared my love not only for the animals that bear the fleece but for the final product that makes us so happy. The colors and textures were amazing both for the eyes and for the fingers. you see fiber people dont mind if you fondle the yarn, savoring its beauty.
Today I will return to walk the barns looking at all of the wonderful colors both in yarn and roving. I purchased what should have been my limit yesterday, but will probably buy roving today. the multitude of fiber is calling to me....I must listen to the calling.
I went down yesterday to the fairgrounds to help my friend set up her table. She was already done and waiting for her alpacas to come from home. the barn was stifling and hot and we stood talking with sweat beading on our foreheads.
MY children were with me and although walking around a fiber fest was not what they wanted to do, nor is it fun for them, they were still well behaved. I was surrounded by people who shared my love not only for the animals that bear the fleece but for the final product that makes us so happy. The colors and textures were amazing both for the eyes and for the fingers. you see fiber people dont mind if you fondle the yarn, savoring its beauty.
Today I will return to walk the barns looking at all of the wonderful colors both in yarn and roving. I purchased what should have been my limit yesterday, but will probably buy roving today. the multitude of fiber is calling to me....I must listen to the calling.
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