Friday Afternoon in the Studio

 What a week!  We are officially 2 weeks into the new school year and it is a lot to get used to.  Everything is so different (my high schoolers are doing a hybrid option where they go into school 2 half days a week and the rest of their learning is on line).  This week has required so many adjustments in our schedule, wellness practices and attitudes.

I haven’t been able to work in my studio as much as I’d like, but I have spent a few evenings cutting triangles for some flying geese bags.  It has been very monotonous and therapeutic.  Today the sun is shining and I am starting to assemble the flying geese for some project bags.  And although I am exhausted and ready to call it quits for the week, moving my hands and assembling these little pieces is bringing me a great sense of calm.

There are also some beautiful new fabrics just waiting to be cut into.  One of my favourites parts of my job is sourcing prints for project bags and choosing zipper colours.  Having this gorgeous pile sitting in plain view makes me very happy.

Even though it has been a very hectic week, I have managed to knit a few rows on some of my wip’s.  Kate’s Poncho by Nice & Knit is the one I have been reaching for often.  I brought it into my sewing studio for any mental breaks I need.  It is such a great pattern to pick up and put down as needed as it is so easy to follow the pattern.  I am about halfway through and am really enjoying it.

The weekend is just about here and I am ready for it.  In the meantime, I feel very lucky to have this studio space to unwind and reconnect with my creative self.