Before Annabelle was born, I laid out a plan of what I thought I could actually achieve with an infant and a toddler underfoot.

I knew that physically creating would be a challenge (to say the least…) so while she was very, very tiny and liked to sleep all the time, I learned to make my own handspun yarn.  Once the wheel became too exciting for tiny hands to resist, I moved into the next phase of the plan, switched gears and focused on laying out the website of my dreams.  I have been deeply immersed in learning the skills to make this happen–not an easy feat.  It’s just about there though and I’m pretty satisfied with the overall appearance and set-up (like the bare bones of my gallery!  take a look!)

And so comes another shift.

The time has come for me to drag my mothering hormones away from the children (sometimes kicking and screaming–me, not them) and into the studio for a few hours a week to hit the machines.  We have a summer market coming up you know…but don’t say that out loud because I start getting a little frayed around the edges.  The plan was to begin creating inventory in January and I honestly can’t stop myself.  I just walk into my studio, sit down, and automatically start stitching things together.

Slow and steady.  That’s me.

And that’s a tall order for a woman whose mind follows the pace of the speedy little rabbit.

This year I plan to offer a wide selection of handspun yarns, a variety of knitting and crochet accessories (like the hook and needle cases), and a limited collection of handmade clothing of my own design.

Which just might utilize my skills in hand dyeing and/or applique, like this custom skirt in the works:

And due to the unexpected arrival of the girls last fall, you just might see an appearance of some handwoven goods.  Like belts.  Maybe.

So click your heels three times, whisper a spell and it might come true………

A blanket of snow quietly greeted us this morning…

…and set the perfect tone for some time snatched away to devour a bundle of handspun yarn.

Another benefit to having a mama who is an artist?  She spins up some crazy yarn.  I’ll be making a hat for the Etsy FAST December Challenge (a teamwork theme) with this little bundle.

Or maybe I’ll keep it for myself.  It sure is purty, isn’t it?

I’ve been working on a signature peacock feather design and I think I’ve come pretty close. 

So sorry kids, this headband’s staying right here with me.

Not only does it feature a new motif, I’m picking up a new skill for the bordering yarn:

Wish me luck!