With all the craftiness going on in my ‘verse, Craft or Bust (CoB) seems only natural. I got a good chuckle at my list of goals as being described as a “quite organized set of goals”. I do like organization. ha ha! Although sometimes people do not understand my system of organization, particularly those only meant for me to follow! The list below is meant for everyone to be able to follow so I guess I should begin with a rundown of creative adventures from this week. I will be doing a weekly check-in on Sundays as I participate in the group.
- I am working on a 12×12 inch square for someone in the RAK group. There is a lovely soul there organizing to make afghans, or as she referred to them, comfortghans. She is honoring several slain police officers. If you are part of Ravelry check it out here. Maybe you have time to knit or crochet a square or two? She is requesting they be made in 100% acrylic. Could be the perfect way to use up that acrylic you want out of your stash….only requirement is they be in red, white, and/or blue.
- I signed on for my first art card exchange. The theme is Imbolc and the exchange has been organized by Jen over at Chasing Domestic Bliss. I have been busily working away on my card and am thoroughly enjoying this process.
- I prepared(frogged) my yarn for my Traveling Woman lace project. New beginnings.
I did get to see how many times I caught some of the individual fibers when making a stitch…hmm need to watch that one more carefully from now on. Largest piece I have ever frogged.
- Working on some new photography.
I have been continuing with my theme of clearing your space clears your mind. I have a friend that laughs when I tell her I am cleaning. “You cannot possibly have that much stuff”, she says as she laughs. I did my best to explain to her that for me cleaning, or better yet clearing, is a process. In a way, it is like a meditation. Letting go that which does not(or no longer) suit(s) you. I can feel the difference in my home as I clear my space. The theme of clearing out the old to make way for the new is in perfect time for Imbolc. New beginnings.
always impressed with how much you accomplish!
saw your link over on CoB today – squee!
That’s funny Velma cuz that’s what I think about you when I see your blog! lol! I am trying to cook V lunch and I realized I didn’t direct link Cob. So I am running back and forth between the computer and the stove. ha ha what a sight!
xo
Oh, I wish I had caught the art card exchange in time! I haven’t done an ATC in such a long time. Doh. And Imbolc is one of my favorite sabbats — I guess because it’s so close to my birthday.
I agree with you on cleaning and clearing space. That’s part of why I’m not *just* procrastinating (though it is a little of that, too) when I know I’m not ready to clean some spots — sometimes cleaning actually makes me uncomfortable when I’m not ready to let go of some of the things caught up in those places.
Does that sound wonkyheaded? Well, it’s still true.
And it means I end up lots of clutter, sometimes, but then sometimes I do a gigantic whoosh of cleaning at once, and it spawns more cleaning from the people around me. That’s always nice. ;D
This is my first one! I have redesigned it three times so far(lol) I need to finalize it tonight or at the latest tomorrow night because I need to mail it on Weds. I have a deep affinity for Brigid. Such a special time….
Doesn’t sound wonkyheaded to me at all! That is why I compared it to meditation. My studio area is finally cleared, but it took me QUITE some time to be ready to clear it and to be ready to work on art again. I don’t think I have painted since last fall. Now the space is ready and I have pulled out the paints to work on the Art Exchange. That is not to say that I liked all the results(thus the three tries!) but it feels SO good to be working with my paints again.
Prior to the last two weeks I was not ready to clear that space. Now I feel ready to clear even more, but that doesn’t really surprise me because I have been rekindling my yoga practice and increasing meditations so I feel ready. That practice helps me clear my mind (and my space). <3