On being creative

I love fabric & yarn.  And if you're reading this, you probably do too.  Something as simple as a combination of color and texture can be so pleasing to the eye.  I don't think my house would be the same if I didn't spend lots of thought and time into making sure there are at least three knitting projects lying around and a dozen quilts spread throughout the house.  I'm a stay at home mom and I feel as if I've had a successful day if I've effectively balanced child rearing and my fiber obsession.  I wasn't always like that.  In fact, when I was in college I was sure I was going to be a lawyer and work out of an office the rest of my life.  Sewing and knitting were not even a thought in the back of my head.  The thought of that now makes me cringe a little.  Not because I don't think that would be a terrific life, but not for me.  I want to create every second I am not diapering boys or cooking meals.  It's funny how the little choices in life we make can make such a huge impact on what brings us joy.  But even if I were a lawyer or manager somewhere, I think I would have discovered this joy and make time for it in the evening or on weekends.  A lot of my dear friends who are either grad students, paralegals or even doctors find time to forget about spreadsheets and enjoy something more "hands on" and timeless, like knitting or sewing.  I love that.  One of my good friends is a vet student, but she still loves to come over and quilt.  So, in a nutshell I guess I'm saying that being creative is for everyone.  No matter if it is a full time obsession or a part time hobby.

I love this color combination.  Simple & elegant.

Ozark Handspun's "Light Natural" wool.  It's not even been knitted and it is beautiful.

I bought these Czech glass beads at the Nashville Flea Market, and will knit them into a cowl.