Keep a fine balance.
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Jane Brocket shows you her pile of her beautiful knitted socks.
Christabel Balfour wrote about 2024 being the year of real life.
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The beauty of sunrises, trying the balancing act, festive rituals, soothing music, the power (good and bad) of stories, and reflection.
Ingenious knitting techniques, crochet mysteries, awe-inspiring fiber creations, satisfy your career curiosity, and book recommendations.
Fascinating women throughout history, a dose of good news, keep your reading organized, a fantastic art mag, and a fun game.
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Sometimes the mundane is just what you need.
prefers the dull moments. Keep a fine balance.
at tries to manage the balancing act.(You know when you think: “I’d love to do that one day!” That’s how I feel about weaving. For now though I’m living vicariously through Sarah’s musings.)
The gift that keeps on giving.
captures the beauty of the sunrise.(There’s something universal about human’s love of sunrises. Karen Davis’ photography is stunning and so varied!)
Stir it up for some good luck.
suggests a ritual for your Christmas Pudding.(I’ve been thinking about what I’ve planned for Christmas and bringing some new and old rituals to the experience. I’ll incorporate “Stir In A Wish” into my Christmas Pudding which I’ll be making soon.)
Explore another world.
scores the first chapter in a utopian novel.(His music sends me to another realm, it’s so evocative and soothing.)
What are you telling yourself?
’ post on Telling The Story is heartfelt and moving. “How are your stories? What stories need revision, to move forward, to bring joy into your life? What stories will enable you to fly free?”
(This resonated with me about the stories we tell ourselves and how if we find they are no longer serving us, we can let them go.)
Reflecting on the year almost gone.
It seems it’s reflection time and forward plans. Thinking about what you’d planned for 2023, what you’d achieved, and planning for 2024.
There were some excellent ideas shared.
on the value of reflection. shared how to keep momentum in your craft practice. wrote about how we can move forward in our lives. shares her thoughts on productivity and planners. discusses how your time is finite.Make it your own.
helps you understand the reasons for modifying a knitting pattern.More hand-selected recommendations for paid members below!
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