PEACE

Peace.
It does not mean to be in
a place where there is no
noise, trouble or hard work.
It means to be in the mist
of those things and still be
calm in your heart.

~ Unknown

Thank you are all the emails and
calls checking to make sure we
are okay , yes, thank goodness,
although there are others in my
state who are still dealing with
all the flooding South Carolina
has endured, and it looks like more
rain is headed our way this weekend,
sigh. I have decided to take the Scarlett
O'Hara approach and not worry about
the rain today, I'll think about that tomorrow.
Today I am at peace and just enjoying
this life.

I have taken advantage of the sunshine
and much cooler temperatures to spend
as much time outdoors as I can. To be
honest if it wasn't for the mosquito's I
would sleep outdoors, but oh my, they
are huge and fierce!

I have enjoyed watching the birds, the
insects, butterflies and moths as they
gather nourishment for the colder months
that are not far off.

I have been knitting, but you knew that right?
Hats, lots of hats, so easy,but so appreciated.
Did you see the newest pattern release from
Quince & Co.?  These wicked cute boots will
be on my needles just as soon as I get my kit,
they are so stinking cute I can't stand it!

Do you have fun plans this weekend? My Mike
and Alex have to work and with the rain I
plan on staying in, my studio could use a declutter
and I have some much needed home loving that
needs to be attended to.  Enjoy your weekend.

Much love,
Tracey
XO

BEAUTIFUL YARNS

"You must do something
to make the world more
beautiful." ...

~Barbara Cooney

and Camilla does just that.

Her new shop Mountain Girl Yarns
is filled with the most lovely of yarns,
have you had a chance to visit? The
only problem I encountered was trying
to decide which yarn to put in my cart,
I wanted them all. I finally decided on
the yarn Town and Country, not only
for the awesome colors of the yarn, but
for the name, I love it.

I placed an order on Friday and received
it today, Montana to South Carolina in
three days, wow! Kudos to the PO too
for really helping.

I know I am suppose to be working on
my Christmas knitting, but I couldn't
resist winding up a few cakes and casting
on another pair of socks. Sock knitting =
heaven.

When you get a moment stop by and
say Hello to Camilla, she is beautiful
inside and out.

PS: I am not compensated for this
post, these are my feelings that I
share freely with you.

SOUL GROWING BLOG HOP

To practice any art, no matter
how well or badly, is a way to
make your soul grow.
So do it!

~ Kurt Vonnegut

I was honored by Leigh from
Leighside Knits to participate
in a blog Q & A post so here
goes....


What am I working on?

While I have several projects in baskets around
my studio my attention has been focused on
two projects, Tea Olive Leg Warmers and Aise'.
The leg warmers were a spur of the moment, I
must cast something on right now! project that
I made up as I went along, while Aise' is a long
term project that lives next to my rocking chair,
one I pick up each day and work a row or two
when I have a few spare moments.

How does my work differ from others in it genre?

Truthfully I don't think my work is different from
other knitters. Since learning to knit 4.5 years ago
I have learned and grown from so many others
and I like to think there is a little part of them in
everything I create. Without so many other kind
and sharing souls I know I would not be where
I am today with my craft so thank you.

Why do I write/create what I do?

I think I've mentioned it before, but I
create because it is part of who I am.
As far back as I can remember I have
created whether it's painting, drawing,
cross stitch or cooking....I create because
it makes me who I am, my soul would
wither if it couldn't create. Right now my
passion is knitting, but I have a list of
things I want to accomplish in this life,
weaving, sculpturing, pottery, spinning,
dying yarns, wood working,  [I've given
up on sewing my own clothes, ahem.]
I have dreams of owning my own kiln
and wheel one day,  throwing clay for
hours, but for all my dreams I still see
knitting as part of my life, always!

How does my writing/creative process work?

Ahem, this is a tough question for me, it's something
I've never really thought about.   Most of the time
I see a pattern that I love, the texture, style, color
and I know I need to have it on my needles. There
have been times when I am standing in the LYS
and see a yarn that just speaks to me and I bring
it home and then spend hours trying to find just
the right pattern to use, as it the case with my
Aise'.  Living in a southern, coastal area has influenced
what I knit since we rarely see snow, but I keep
holding out for a huge climate change so I can work
on some heavier knits. ;)

Leigh, thank you so much for the opportunity to share
and now I am suppose to keep the hop moving and
invite others to share their story...
Kim from Mothering with Mindfulness
and
Anke from Our Little Piece of Heaven
would you please share your stories?
And it there is anyone else out there who
wants to share, please do, I know we
would  all love to read your stories.