Well friends, it has been a fabulous 31 Days of Creating!!! Thank you so much for coming on this journey with me. I hope you were encouraged and/or inspired to find something, or many things, that you enjoy to engage in a few minutes each day.
As Corrie ten Boom said “What feeds the soul matters as much as what feeds the body.”
As for me, tonight I finished up my fourth knitted hat and I practiced spinning wool with my drop spindle.
xoxo!
Every fall I like to make a batch of elderberry syrup. I keep elderberries and rose hips in the freezer, and purchase local honey to make it. I’m thankful for the many herbs and berries God has given us to support our health. “And God said, ‘Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.’” (Genesis 1:29, ESV) 🌱🍯🥄
I finished weaving my first project and if you guessed that it was a cotton kitchen towel - you are correct!!! After washing and hemming, it measures about 17”x 28”, so it’s a great size. I only made one this time, but next time I’ll warp enough so that I can weave several at the same time. I was surprised how fast it went and how fun it was. I plan to make many more.
Afterwards, I spent a few minutes knitting on this cute, brown hat.
Spending even just a few minutes a day doing something you enjoy can have a profound impact on how you feel.
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Oh my! This is so much fun!!! It is meditative and mesmerizing - kind of like working a jigsaw puzzle! Did you take some time tonight to do something you enjoy?
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Do you enjoy exploring new hobbies? I find that it rejuvenates me! I have always wanted to weave on a loom and my husband got me one for my birthday recently. Tonight I started the warping process (which so far is pretty relaxing) and tomorrow I will finish it and start weaving!!! Yay!!!
Does weaving sound like fun to you?
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I finished my last embroidery project a few weeks ago, so today I decided to begin a new one. I really enjoy embroidery because it’s relaxing, and it reminds me of my grandmother. She would create beautiful floral designs on the hemmed edges of pillowcases. One day I’m going to do that too.
Do you like to do embroidery?
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I have really enjoyed knitting lately. I appreciate the repetitive and soothing nature of it. When the days are busy I look forward to squeezing in time to knit in the evenings. And I love that these hats work up so quickly!
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I make these cotton dishcloths whenever I have a few minutes of time here and there. They are quick and simple to make. I keep a basket with all the supplies, as well as the ones I have finished. We use them daily at our house and we often give them as gifts. I love how colorful they are!!!
Do you have something you like to make and share with others?
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Who doesn’t love “happy little clouds”?
Some people are content to watch Bob Ross paint, and some people want to paint like him! My husband and a few of our kids have been inspired to start painting this year. They say it brings them joy! And I have been amazed by their creativity!
Have you picked up a new hobby this year?
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It was a gorgeous fall day!!! We spent some time outside and picked this beautiful rose.
Now I’m inside hemming some nursing scrubs for my daughter. Do you do alterations? They are not my favorite, but I am happy that I can usually do them.
I hope your Saturday was joyful and blessed!!!
xoxo!!!
Today was a full day and I was looking forward to some relaxing knitting this evening. Ever since I finished the green knitted hat the other day, I’ve been wanting to start another one. So I cast-on with this dusty pink yarn and I’m already about 5.5” in.
How was your day?
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Did you take some time to nurture your soul today?
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Tonight after dinner I went for a quick, refreshing walk and then crocheted a few minutes on this afghan. I love having a project like this to work on when we are all sitting around and talking because the pattern is very forgiving and super easy to remember. Plus it’s a great way to slow down after a busy day!
Do you have a project you like to work on after a long day?
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