twoandsix

happy weekend

I love weekends. 

I look forward to my 'mini-holiday' at the end of each week with much anticitpation.  

The next two days will be filled with soccer and netball games [] dance exams for my three girls [] frame shopping for my new glasses (yes, i'm finally admitting I need glasses!) [] coffee at our favorite cafe with my sweet husband [] catching up with friends [] a little playing [] a little work [] a little knitting.

What will you be doing this weekend?  I'd love to hear about your plans.

Wishing you all joy, magic and adventure this weekend x

sev[en]circle

My sev[en]circle. 
This wonderful pattern spoke to me as soon as I saw it - an original design  by the talented Kirsten.  The finished piece is incredibly beautiful - it drapes and hangs perfectly. 
Quick and easy, exactly what I needed: a knitting 'fix', a small distraction before I get back to all my work and orders.
Made for my daughter - i like to think that each of the seven rings represent a little piece of love from each of the seven other members of our family.
She loves it.  So do i.
There will be another, next time in grey (of course), for me.

island love

I've been home three days, and I still feel wonderfully overwhelmed by my experience at the Mothers Market last weekend.  Firstly, i'd like to say thankyou for all the 'good luck' emails and best wishes I received leading up to the market - your thoughtfullness was incredibly touching.

It was definitely a step outside my comfort zone, however, I had a wonderful two days and was lucky enough to be able to share it with my beautiful friend, 'Sweet P' - her help and support was invaluable.  The crowds braved the freezing weather and poured through the doors. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, bought my pieces and cards, and added to the overall wonderful atmosphere.  It was an incredibly successful couple of days.

I met some beautiful makers who made my weekend all the more special. I was welcomed with open arms the moment I arrived, and when I get a chance I'll be adding their links to my blogroll - our little island is filled with so much talent and love, I simply have to share!

I have quite a few orders to fill, so I can't put away my sewing machine or needles just yet... but it's nice to have some space to breathe, take photos again, answer emails and start catching up on everyones blogs and streams -  and of course, I've already started a little project for one of my girls - just for the pure joy it!

the beauty of grey

The sun has dissapeared from my small part of the world.  The last of the golden and fiery red autumn leaves are falling, leaving branches bare and exposed.  Gone is the glorious summer light, and delicious long days.   The  darkness of evening arrives far too early, and the cold seeps into my bones.   Winter is here, and i'm surrounded by grey.  Beautiful grey.

I have to confess that I stuggle with the colder months and tend to hybernate indoors whenever possible. However, despite my yearning for warmth and light, i've been overwhelmed by the beauty that has accompanied winter this year.  Maybe it has something to do with a photography project  I began this month - just for fun.  As i have discovered, (even if it's cold and rainy) a grey sky is not simply just grey, but an ever changing palette of shades and azure blues - some dark as indigo, others  brilliant as a sapphire.  Why haven't I ever appreciated the winter sky before I wonder?  I'm sure I've noticed, but I think the act of physically stopping, and taking a moment to see and capture and breathe in the beauty has made the difference.

I've embarked on another little adventure that has been taking up a lot of my time these past couple of weeks.  I'm going to have a stall, selling some of my sewn, knitted and crochet pieces at the upcoming Mothers Market in Hobart.  I've been working with the most glorious of materials, many of them grey  - 'Sublime' Cashmere Merino Silk aran in Granite, wools, linens and organic cotton fabric and yarn.  Splashes of color married with the beautiful greys, all coming together to form my little collection.

It has been many, many years since I've participated in a market, so along with feelings of anticipation and excitement, lurk the pangs of nerves.  I've been working feverishly, but have I mentioned I  have my  six children at home on school holidays?  Productivity is not as high as I had hoped - yet, but it's the beginning of something wonderful and beautiful. 

And now, I must turn my attention back to my piles of wool and fabric.  I'll be back soon x