Just watching the gorgeous, rich colors pass through my fingers and past my eyes as I work on this project is therapy in itself.
I saw this Deborah Norville, "Serenity Garden" yarn about a year ago and instantly fell in love with it. The colors are gorgeous and it feels really nice. I kept putting off buying some because I was trying to work through my stash. I realized that might have been a mistake when I didn't see it in the stores anymore. Uh oh! Luckily, it came back...and it was on sale! Two skeins for only $5! It's synthetic but it's lovely, easy care, and there's 185 yards in a skein. I bought five skeins for this shawl project, a couple of skeins (all that was left) of a beautiful, variegated blue for weaving, and some other gorgeous yarns. I hit the yarn jackpot that day! It didn't help with de-stashing but the color, relaxation, and the finished projects might just help with the happy.
8 comments:
Sorry for your loss, we've been hit with illness over and over too.
I'm going to have to go find that yarn, it's beautiful!!! I can't wait to see what you make of it.
I'm so sorry to hear about your uncles. Thank goodness for the solace of fiber and bright colors.
Happy is always better than destashing. I hope the yarn (and time) work for you - I know how tough it can be.
You know I have found that "sad" comes and seems to stay just as long as it needs to. Then and only then it leaves. It won't be rushed. It can be eased though - as you've clearly found in this working this lovely, lovely piece! How smart of you to recognize just the kind of project to do the trick!
Wow, the colors and needlework is stunning!
My heart goes out to you for your losses. I was in that same situation a couple of years ago with the loss of three grandparents, my step-mom, and my most favorite aunt. It was a devastating year for me. I hope you're doing well.
I'm sorry about your uncle, Cheryl. :( You are right about that yarn, though. Such pretty colors! Very cheery, indeed.
Well hello, nice to meet you!
The qoutes on my blog are from pinterest, you must check it out. It's my happy place :)
Hi Cheryl -
Wow - that is a beautiful "Happy" colorful yarn. Your latest project is going to be gorgeous (as always!!)
I am sorry for your recent loss and for the sadness you have had this year - we are at that time in our lives aren't we - its very hard to lose family and friends.
I love your "can't beat me" attitude - I enjoy yoga also - it is a great pick me up. Take care of yourself~~ keep knitting!!
Vicki
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