Women of Fiber

Don't you think that 99.9% of the women who work with fiber are AWESOME? I wish it was 100% but you know there is always a few. LOL.


There has not been a time in all the years that I have been knitting that when I had a question or needed a kind word or a straight answer that it wasn't right there. What an amazing group of women. I am truly blessed to have these women in my life. And what about the women I've never met face to face, but stay in contact with through blogs, ravelry, etc. We are never really alone, because these ladies are amazing at taking time out of their busy days to stay in touch and share of their experiences. Many blessings to them.

Tonight my prayer is that we all take some time to be grateful for our fiber friends & family. Keep them in your thoughts and hold them close in your heart.

The Miracle of Knitting

I don't know about you, but for me knitting has saved me millions (slightly exaggerated) in what I would have spent going to a therapist. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with going to a therapist. I've been there after my divorce. Note: I wasn't knitting that much during that time. Anyway, over the years of knitting and blogging I have a reoccurring theme. Knitting can soothe the soul, can heal a multitude of things and can be the perfect meditation. It's a great cure for whatever is ailing you.

So what is ailing me? Adjusting. I like change, really I do. I like meeting new people, I like new environments, I like the challenge of setting up a new home and all that goes into that. But, I've needed a knitting break. So today I sat down and pulled out some beautiful Wedgwood blue, Knitting Hemp 6 and made two little soap cozies. A local store here within walking distance makes the best bar soap I've ever used so I went down there and bought 2 bars of soap and they fit perfectly into the my little cozies. I can't tell you how good it felt to knit and clear my mind and make something. It was like drinking a shot of espresso. I felt energized and happy and ready to get back int to the "adjusting." The pattern is on Ravelry.

I'll be honest with you all, it's been a crazy couple of weeks. So many things hit at the same time that were totally because of other people not doing their part, or doing what they said they would. But, we got through it, on top of maintaining everything else that goes on with a big move. So we adjusted to all that.

So what else am I adjusting to I think it's a good thing, but, people here are so nice, and they want to get close to you, like a step or two within your bubble. And I'm not just use to that. Being where I use to live we kept our distance for safety sake. So I'm adjusting to trusting these people and not being so one guard. I don't want to come off as a Bit@#. They are really creative people and enjoy their lives and enjoy getting together with other creative people and sharing. I have had a lot of fun meeting them, and yet I'm adjusting to being the "New" one.

So, with all this going on, guess what I'm thinking about doing? Nope, I all ready have had a glass of wine, try again..... yup, I'm looking again at spinning wheels. I figure if knitting is magical and using a drop spindle is so relaxing, learning to spin on one of those fabulous wheels has got to be close to heaven. I'm sure it will definitely help me adjust. ;-) So I'm looking again. I should have a little extra change in a few weeks, so I'm open to suggestions. What should I get, and why. I can't wait to hear from you.

Blessed be.

I'm now a resident

I'm now a resident of Gatlinburg, TN. It's lovely up here right now, and living in the Arts and Craft community is awesome.

We are still unpacking the last few boxes, and dealing with all kinds of crazy changes from the Culinary School that my daughter is attending. Things are nuts, but exciting. Hopefully I'll have some time to put some photos up soon.

I hope all is well with you and yours, and enjoy the weekend, lots of knitting & spinning.

Saundra