In the meantime…
I’ve started working on a new pattern, a Corgi dog! I’m hoping to publish it the last week of September.
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Last week, I thought it would be a great idea to share some behind-the-scenes photos of my design process on Instagram. However, my timing was a little off, as Summer break is just around the corner. My boyfriend works in education and has a long holiday, and this break is important for me too. I choose not to work during this period or, to put it another way, I don’t start any new designs during these six weeks.
Taking this time away from thinking about “how should I do this?” or “how can I create that?” really helps to ‘unravel’ my mind. It allows me to return after Summer feeling refreshed and brimming with new ideas. Since much of my inspiration comes from nature, I use this period to wander outdoors and try to see as much wildlife as possible.
I’ve already had a fabulous experience in my village following a family of long-eared owls. I discovered the chicks just as they had branched and was able to follow them for several weeks. It was absolutely wonderful to watch them grow up. And just a few days ago, when I couldn’t find the owl family, I discovered there’s a kingfisher family living in a local pond. I had so much fun taking pictures of them hiding underneath a silly mosquito net!
Of course, new ideas always pop into my head, but for once, I don’t feel the need to act on them right away.
That said, I’m excited about the idea of sharing more Instagram stories about my creative process, and I plan to continue with that. I have a lovely home studio that I can’t wait to show you. It looks very organised right now, but when I’m working on a new pattern, my desk quickly fills up and things get delightfully messy.
After the Summer break, I’ll finish the sheep project I’m working on, and I’m also planning to create an improved tuxedo cat pattern. And my shops, of course, stay open, everything there goes fully automatically.
For now, I wish you a wonderful, fun, and adventurous Summer filled with yarn crafting and more. I’m currently knitting a rather cool stripy henley sweater, fingers crossed I can finish it!
Have fun, crafty peeps!
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