I had so many creative plans for this staycation. Then, at some point last week, I stopped doing anything productive. I read an entire book in one sitting, and I hiked. I don’t regret it.
Felting
I finished a piece for the upcoming group art show. I was trying to skip the photo stage and create something from inspiration. I spent a lot of time stitching on it. I enjoyed the process as it was very meditative, but am not thrilled with the product. I’m not sure what I would do differently. It is too big for my barnwood shadow box frames, so I had to order a new one. I’m tempted to try to make something else instead of submitting this, but I’m not sure that’s realistic. I think it’s fine but I wish it were better.
I tried felting angora yesterday, as an experiment, and it was a disaster.
Knitting
I’ve almost finished my first Halloween sock! 🎉 And I have cast on almost all the October things.
Today this blog post about The Doldrums of Creativity was in my inbox. (FYI When I share things, I do not get compensated in any way. I’m not an influencer or anything like that.) It was a helpful read. I really like the part about having faith in your ideas.
This has been a Year of Projects Update. You can read my original list here. You can find out more about the group here.
Blogville Knitters Skype today at 1PM Eastern! Then my kids will be here for tofu Sloppy Joe’s and Nightmare Before Christmas.
My mums did not disappoint this year.
I really like your felted art piece, I think you should go ahead and submit it and you have ticked another thing off your YOP list which is great, It looks beautiful where you live and those planters are fun.
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Thanks, Liz!
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Your mum pots are wonderful. A week to unwind sounds like the perfect staycation. I am sad I had to miss Blogville knitting today, I had company.
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We missed you, but I thought I had seen that you were visiting or had visitors. I hope we’ll see you next week!
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I’ll be there!
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We do place a lot of emphasis on productivity. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed yourself without the pressure to produce something out of it.
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Your felted art piece is just beautiful – very evocative!
Also love your mums and the pots they are in 🙂 So glad you had a nice relaxing staycation – sometimes you really just need to relax and recharge!
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Thank you! ❤️
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Wow your view looks great – I love living where there’s good fall foliage. Your staycation looks wonderful too.
I miss catching up with you all but alas my church responsibilities have kept me busy on Sundays 😦
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We’ll be here when you are able. No pressure.
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Your mums look so pretty!!!! Your view is spectacular to me as i live in the woods as well. Your felting i awesome. I am going t talk about estimating tree height tomorrow. 🙂
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Thanks for the link. I found Kirsten’s words helpful.
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Beautiful driveway view! And that article was good. I need to listen for those whispers
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