Be willing to be a beginner every single morning. ~ Meister Eckhart My first attempt at Craftvent II didn't go according to plan. Taking advantage of the first attempt, I decided to change out the main color and go for a longer needle. This does not reflect how I feel about the event/kal as a…Read more Craftvent Take Two
Holidays
Craftvent Day 2: The first yarn
Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either. ~ Elizabeth Zimmerman I was eagerly awaiting December 2 to see the first yarn for Craftvent only discover it was a fuzzy alpaca base. Mohair type yarns aren't a style of yarn I gravitate towards, and sadly, I can't wear…Read more Craftvent Day 2: The first yarn
Craftvent Day 1: The Journey Begins
Your greatness is not in what you have, but in what you give back. It's December 1. The holiday season is officially upon us. This year I find myself not making to do lists, but finding ways I can give back. This is my second year of Craftvent. Yes, last year's project is still uncompleted.…Read more Craftvent Day 1: The Journey Begins
Rain, Rain Go Away
Find peace in the rain. Have you ever thought about vacationing with your cat? Given the British Hubby and I normally travel via our sidecar motorcycle, taking the kitties with us would be impractical. However, they would love all the napping nooks and windows at our home away from home on Orcas island. February in…Read more Rain, Rain Go Away
Craftvent Day 18
Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold. ~ Bob Marley It's day two sans the British Hubby. It's hard being a single cat mom. Burt's decided he can't eat the same flavor of tinned food two meals in a row, and I have to provide Ernie with…Read more Craftvent Day 18
Craftvent: Day 17
Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” ~ Saint Francis de Sales Have you ever had one of those days when everything annoys you? And then you start to question what you're doing…Read more Craftvent: Day 17
Craftvent: Day 16
Surround yourself with things that nourish and comfort you. The quote above came in one of my monthly tea club packages. I love getting tea in the mail. I also love the idea of only having things in your life that nourish your mind, body or soul. I guess the day job nourishes my bank…Read more Craftvent: Day 16
Craftvent Day 15
Peace is always beautiful. ~ Walt Whitman It's day five of 2019. I'm officially 11 days behind the end date for Craftvent 2018. My holiday vacation is over from the day job. Sad, I know. Even sadder, I'll have far less knitting/crafting time. Second set of strips complete! 2019 is the year of the tart.…Read more Craftvent Day 15
Let in the New Year
The beginning is the most important part of the work. ~ Plato New Year's Eve and New Year's day are filled with traditions. How do you mark a new year? A kiss from your sweetie at the stroke of midnight, special foods for good luck or fortune or maybe you let in the New Year.…Read more Let in the New Year
Craftvent Day 14
If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it any where else. ~ Marvin Gaye It's the last day of 2018. Where did the year go? 2018 was the year of Intrigue, Conspiracy and World Domination. I'm not sure how much I dominated. There were many times I felt dominated by the…Read more Craftvent Day 14
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