i think i’m ready to start a new knitting project. it’s been a nice break since finishing my mohter’s tea leaves sweater, filled with sewing, enjoying the warm weather, and a little bit of tattooing (don’t worry, just henna).

cris let me experiment on him. i tried cliping the corner of a plastic bag, but it wasn’t exact enough. i think a frosting bag (whatever they’re called) might be better. we’ll see…

the sewing has been a mix of work and pleasure. i’m starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. i’ve got the kids, the old job, the new job starting, the house planning (YES! i said house planning! foundation and logging for the framing!!!!!!!!!!!!!), and now my website, the local retailers (two that i am involved with right now), this year’s craft fairs, and newly added to the list, the farmer’s market. i’ve got aprons cut out, a new bag pattern cut out, crayon bunting rolls prototyped, print ideas to carve into blocks (did i mention cris and i are brainstorming a book?!), supplies to order to make more sandwich wraps (only 2 left!), and all my personal projects. placemats for the kids, cropped pants for summer, dresses for me, skirts for both of us girls, and so on… add to that the two raised beds i built in the back yard yesterday (i, not cris), the seeds ordered for the big garden…is there anytihng else?

but i will survive! i’ve made a chart of all my venues, projects, to-do’s, and supplies needed. the calendar is slowly being color-coded. i am breathing. life is grand!