Six months ago after seeing my crocheted cafetiere warmer my friend, Matt, told me he would like one of his own. This weekend I finally made it for him. We've been busy, what can I say? And I was so pleased with my efforts that I've decided this would make a great addition to my website, so I took some pics and put them up. It's really therapeutic to crochet those little beauties - and it's a nice way to do something creative outside of the studio. In fact, I was able to make them in the perfect environment; my sister-in-law, the impeccable hostess that she is, hosted a craft day with the local ladies. She made fresh-brewed coffee (she even frothed the milk!), cupcakes and banana bread. It was perfect to spend a day full of chat, food, and creativity! Now that the weather has turned, all I want to do is curl up under a blanket with my slippers on and heat cranked up while I crochet to the lovely music of Count Basie.
I've also been doing a bit of graphic design, creating a brochure that I can take to galleries and boutiques to encourage sales. I have to admit it's not nearly as relaxing as crocheting, but it does come with its own little perks - namely listening to news radio while drinking coffee. Which I need to do a lot of (drink coffee that is) because we've had some workmen in painting the exterior woodwork. This requires all of the windows in the house and the front door to remain open for several hours. It happens to be breezy. The wind comes from the arctic circle. So it's a bit chilly. And right now I want nothing more than to wrap my hands tightly around a warm cuppa brew. Mmmmm. I better go get some down me!
I've also been doing a bit of graphic design, creating a brochure that I can take to galleries and boutiques to encourage sales. I have to admit it's not nearly as relaxing as crocheting, but it does come with its own little perks - namely listening to news radio while drinking coffee. Which I need to do a lot of (drink coffee that is) because we've had some workmen in painting the exterior woodwork. This requires all of the windows in the house and the front door to remain open for several hours. It happens to be breezy. The wind comes from the arctic circle. So it's a bit chilly. And right now I want nothing more than to wrap my hands tightly around a warm cuppa brew. Mmmmm. I better go get some down me!
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