WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY

The weather here in the Catskill Mountains is unbelievable. It is warm and the woodsy smells make me feel so wonderful. It has been a high energy day too. The weather has taken me out of the studio and into the garage where I am painting and staining in preparation for my friend Annie who is going to help me build a sideboard tomorrow. We are both very excited.

Last night was knitting with the Mountain Top Knitters. I love going because we get so much knitting done. Monica came in with a beautiful afghan that would have taken me two months to do but it only took her one week. She is amazing. But she isn't the only one. I really got lucky when I moved to this road. Karen loves to sew and Ruthie loves to knit. How more wonderful can it get.

Well, back to the garage to paint some more.

THE PLIGHT OF THE UFOS

I am told that having several unfinished projects is part of the artistic process. I must be really creative then because I have more ufos than I care to admit. Christmas is coming, grandchildren to knit and quilt for. Holy cow.....I feel guilty sitting here writing in my blog instead of working on my projects. How do others handle ufos is beyond me. Sometimes I swear that I am not going to work on another project until I finish the ones I started. Trust me, that hasn't worked. Neither has denying myself a sewing goody until I finish something. Maybe I should just pick up the first one I come to and get it done.

I think that is what I will do.

A WEEKEND OF CREATIVE ENERGY

My friend Cate and her husband came up from NC for a visit. It was terrific seeing her and fun to go to the Rhinebeck Wool Festival. There was so much to see and so much wool. There were spinners and weavers. I almost bought a pair of glass knitting needles for $60.00 dollars. I really, really, really wanted them but couldn't convince myself that they were something I couldn't do without. I am proud of myself because I didn't. I am on a diet and eye candy is on the "do not buy" list!!

Cate spins. brought me some wool and silk that she spun herself. Her spinning wheel is so wonderful. They make electric ones now. Just doesn't seem right does it. Well, anyway, Cate tried to teach me how to spin. It isn't as easy as you think but I can see how relaxing it can be. She makes it seem so effortless and fun. My other really good friend, Karyn came over and tried it. She looked like she was having fun and seemed to pick it up quicker than I did. I really enjoyed the three of us being together spinning and knitting.

Cate's visit really got my creative juices flowing and I spend a couple of hours in the studio today working in the studio. I finished the hat I was making. Yeayyyy!!!! The only problem is that my middle finger joints are locking up. If it isn't one thing its another. Just one more thing to have the doctor check out. Hey, did you know that drinking alcohol keeps Rhumetoid Arthritis at bay? Like is good.

IT IS OCTOBER ALREADY!!!!!!

OK, I know I don't need to remind everyone that winter is approaching. You wouldn't think so though if you were here on the mountain top. It is beautiful and warm; a healing place for sure. Even though it has been quite awhile since I posted it doesn't mean that my studio has been quiet. Quite the contrary; It has been a wonderful place of activity.

Jay and I were married in our back yard. We have lots of pictures. Friends and family made up family/wedding albums as gifts. It is so awesome what you can do with the help of the internet.

WEll, I guess I had better go because I have a chair to refinish.