My every day goal is to further my craft. I live to discover new and unique techniques.. things that can set me apart from everyone else.
I have recently started with Tunisian (tun-ee-sh-ian) crochet. It is fun, sturdy, and easy to do in it's basic form, and can transform into open, lacy, beautiful work with just a little extra effort. I can't wait for my new books to get here so I can create! I have already raided Hobby Lobby, and have TONS of lace weight, beautiful yarns sitting here waiting for inspiration to knock me upside the head.
The big question is, with this new area waiting to be explored, should I also start experimenting in spinning my own yarn? I have been browsing several shops that offer so many bright, squishy, wonderful yarns that literally make my mouth water, reminding me of cotton candy. I can't afford to pay $25.00 for just enough yarn to make one small hat, or 1/4th of a scarf. I am dying to work with this yarn, but I am sure my customers don't want to pay $40 for an infant hat.
The only solution to this problem is to do it myself! Am I ready for that? My yarn stash and work area already take up a significant portion of my living room... I don't know if Jackie will stand for a spinning wheel too! Who wants to donate to build onto my house? LOL. I really DO need more space, but the only option we have right now is to move two of the girls into the same bedroom and turn Rileigh's bedroom/playroom into my workroom, and right now, they all benefit from having separate rooms.
Another of the pressing concerns is where I would get the spinning wheel and other supplies I need. We live in a small town, and the nearest city only has 2 craft stores and 1 dedicated yarn shop. I have no clue about how to start up, or the cost of doing everything properly. I guess I really just need to do more research right now, and stick to what I know... Hopefully soon, though. Hopefully soon.
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