I've finally worked up the courage to
attempt a Pembroke
vest for Peanut. It's a lot more fun and less frightening
than I thought it would be. The cable work requires attention, but
isn't actually too difficult. Placing a marker at the beginning of
each pattern section makes it a lot easier to avoid – or find –
mistakes. The shoulder shaping on this back piece is impressive. It's
a nicer finish than a straight shoulder. I'm curious to see how it
will fit.
This little bag has been my creative
space on the road. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling just to look at
it and realize how much promise it holds. When we were packing up in
Chicago, I put together the tools that seemed like absolute
necessities for sewing and knitting, my two Elizabeth Zimmerman
books, and Cal Patch's pattern making book and figured that would
keep me covered and busy until our shipment arrived in the
Netherlands. Two months and a bit down the road, no regrets yet.
Between what I can borrow, get on-line, and buy along the way, I've
been very happy.
Somewhere, some day, I dream of my own
space – a beautiful sunny room with big working surfaces, a comfy
chair, and a wall of inspirational images and ideas. But that will
just be a luxury. It doesn't actually take much to make a lot. All
the stashing, stocking, oohing and aahing are often more distracting
than productive. The making time is what counts –
it's probably my most valuable space. It's carved out between kids
and husband and family and friends and moving and cleaning and
cooking and everything else. For now, I'll concentrate on that.
Go see more creative spaces!
Go see more creative spaces!
i love that you can fit your necessities into a bag - well done, that amazing.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I'm dreaming of the amazing studio that will magically appear at my house one day. Until then my empire comprises the hall cupboard and the kitchen table when the kids are out/asleep.
Love the cable stitch.
Jenny