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So before I started school, I definitely knew that this year would be an overwhelming year of a lot of hard work and not as much play. And I had totally accepted that because I was really excited to be back in school, learning new things, meeting new people, and hopefully finding my path on the next exciting chapter that is my life!
But there are some days, oh some sweet autumnal days where the golden leaves glimmer, and I sit and wonder why I'm working and not knitting. So lately I've been tackling some projects that require only my hands and not my eyes! That has sort of worked when reading is involved (and there is a lot of reading in graduate school, good grief), but I'm still getting the hang of it. I think if you watch me trying to knit and not look at my knitting.... it's a pretty funny sight. Face all scrunched up in concentration... my fingers fumbling to find the stitches. Hah!
But as much as I'd love to whip out the sewing machine and really go crafty-crazy this fall/winter, alas it will not be so. Knitting and maybe embroidery is about the only thing I can handle space-wise, sewing just takes up too much room with the machine, and all my books current occupy that desk.
On the other hand, I think I've always been somewhat of a seasonal crafter, with sewing in the summer and knitting in the winter. There is just something so nice and cozy about knitting in winter, any knitter will tell you so. And in the summer, the longer days make sewing more fun, jumping from the machine to the ironing board to the machine and back again.
As soon as the season started to turn, my ache to knit started with vigor and has not stopped since. Who knows, maybe since I've started in September, I may just reach my goal of knitting something for everyone I love this holiday season!
In the meantime, the notions will wait patiently, brightening our days with their presence and sweetness, and provide the perfect display for some finger puppets, perfect for the impromptu puppet show on the couch during these long nights. What crafty adventures have you started this fall?!
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