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| Carnival |
My
brain has been in overdrive lately, coming up with ideas for new
craft projects. I've made lists, notes, and sketches for clothing,
quilts, bags, sweaters, and home decor. Everything I see
triggers another brainstorm and my magazines are full of sticky notes. Sewing and crocheting relax me (except
when I wake up in the middle of the night with an idea). I love the
creativity of designing, the fun of choosing colors and supplies, and
the satisfaction of completing an item that someone will use.
During the holidays
I crocheted a simple vest that I named Carnival, and made a
simple knit top to match it. Last week I
finished a new granny square vest called Teal Then. I didn't have a pattern, just
started crocheting and designed it as I worked. With the warm weather we've been having in Tennessee, I hope I get to wear them more than once or twice.
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| Teal Then |
January
also makes me want to clean, get rid of clutter, and organize. It
must be all those magazine articles, or possibly a side effect of
taking down Christmas decorations. Whatever the reason, the result
is a neater house. And I find things I knew were here somewhere. So
far I've tackled two closets, the pantry, the laundry room and
several drawers. In the sewing room, I put away bits and pieces from
end of year projects, filed magazines, and sorted fabric. I'm sure a
trip to the Goodwill donation drop-off is in my future.
Oh, and yesterday
I sewed a cute black and hot pink wallet for my mama.
“A
design isn't finished until somebody is using it.” --Brenda
Laurel
"Anyone who has ever cleaned out a closet and taken stuff to Goodwill knows how liberating it is. You feel lighter, your mind feels clearer." --Cecile Andrews
