Thank you to the blogistas who responded kindly and tolerantly about touch, much appreciated! Different strokes and folks, all that. I think it's important to avoid being dismissive about people whose perceptions are different from our own.
Speaking of which, I notice how different my two knitting groups are. Both officially coalesce around knitting, crochet and sometimes stitching. But they're such different environments.
One is where we discuss anything but what we're making beyond show and tell, with people who are definitely buy the pattern, buy the yarn, make the project.
The other has artists, opera singer, spinner of own yarn, freeform stitcher, where I can bring in things like the fabric book, the pinloom or spurtzler, knowing they'll be interesting and seized on to try. Talk there is largely fiberarts, relationships, different from the other more impersonal group.
I love both of them, while marveling at the difference. Neither is competitive, though, which I value since knitting in particular tends to bring out the dogmatic if you don't look out! Like miniature making, it plays to the perfectionist approach, so it's good to be aware.
I wonder if that's why some knitting groups work well for new participants and some aren't ready to welcome them, despite what they say. I still encourage anyone to try though. A couple of meetings will tell you if it's a good fit for you. And if it isn't, not your fault!
And these are the projects I'm officially involved in. Moving from one to another, butterfly style, sipping and flitting, flitting and sipping.
Cool day, but I still sat out a while, reading about the bishopric of Barchester
And here's maybe smart weed, still flourishing
Happy day, everyone!
I am reminded that when teaching the same lesson to two different classes on the same day, it could go quite differently.
ReplyDeleteExactly. It's two different experiences.
DeleteNever mind about lounging about outside reading about the bishopric of Barchester, you needed to read my blog post for the day.
ReplyDeleteYessir, coming right up sir!
DeleteOur days of sitting out are probably over for this year! Enjoy that time, Boud! Precious this late in the year!
ReplyDeleteYes, I was thinking that, too.
DeleteI am going to go to a pottery class this morning with Jessie. She tells me that it is a very open space with little instruction but a great deal of creativity. I believe she thinks I need to get out of the house. I think she's right.
ReplyDeleteLet us know how this new adventure goes! And what kind of clay you use.
DeleteYour bead and goldwork piece is so eye-catching! Glad you rediscovered it and put it back in your project pile!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed I lost track of it. Definitely getting back to it.
DeleteBoth of your knitting groups sound really interesting and in different ways. I loved seeing the work itself that you shared. I need to find your earlier post (just beginning to catch up after England) -- it sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed at your catching up! My knitting friends are happy to show, and now even ask for pictures!
DeleteWe have two more days of mild weather, then it changes. You are ever busy! So many projects.
ReplyDeleteI'm also quite lazy at times, but not for lack of projects.
DeleteI don't imagine you ever have a chance to be bored with all the projects and reading you do. Having two very different knitting groups is a boon too because they both feed different parts of your soul. Pretty good life if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm lucky to have access to two groups, for the reason you so clearly stated, thank you!
Deleteso many little projects going. I'd never finish anything.
ReplyDeleteSome are pretty large, the fabric book, the fusion quilt. But I finish everything. I don't usually present them all here though.
DeleteOoooh, I like the bead project. It is interesting how different groups have different dynamics, based on the personalities involved (I guess).
ReplyDeleteYes, different people. Also two different towns, different atmosphere, library systems, because different counties. People are very local.
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ReplyDeleteMethinks, group dynamics being different in each group is good for the soul.
Being around people is a way of settling ourselves.
Having an outdoor space to sit is wonderful. I've taken to stopping for a seat before I go indoors with my groceries. Now that it is cooler, I don't have to worry about things thawing much.
I hope to get outdoor sitting for st least a little while longer. Temps hp to the 80s tomorrow
DeleteIt nice to have a few projects going so you can have a variety to choose from
ReplyDeleteYou’ll never get bored. The world is made from all sorts of people. Like you said. Go to a group, and see if it fits you. If not. Just move along to the next. It’s about finding you tribe
Sometimes different groups answer different needs, too. Like having different projects!
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