life list

So with the passing of my 27th birthday a few weeks ago, I had a slight freak-out about 30 being so close. I know, I know..... 30 is still 3 years away - BUT... 3 years ago, Jake and I were living in Portland and that seems like just a few months ago. The moral? Time goes by very quickly.

So, to make sure I do things I want to before time slips away from me, I've decided to make a list of things I want to do before I turn 30. Some will be big, some will be small, but all are things I've wanted to learn how to do and figure there's no time like the (semi) present to get them done.

- learn how to crochet so I can make cool things like this.
- knit a sweater for every person in my family
- learn how to play one (hopefully more) of the following instruments: fiddle, banjo, mandolin
- write down the children's book i have floating around in my head every day, even if no one other than any future children i may have read it
- start graduate school
- take some photography classes
- volunteer more of my time to people less fortunate
- get a pattern published in a major publication (got plenty of ideas for that one!)

I will, of course, continue to add to this list should anything else come to me, but for now.... this is what I want to accomplish in the next 3 years. It's possible.......... right?

And so this isn't a photo-less post, here's a friend I made at SAFF -

Fiber Love

So recently my good friend Chrissy has picked up needle felting, which looks really fun, and really complicated. Obviously, there are simple(r) things that can be done with needle felting, balls and such, but I can only imagine that Chrissy is jumping in feet first and tackling the hard stuff, as she is the most creative person I know.

Olive Needle Felted Wool Acorns by truLuxe

The wonderful thing about fiber is that it's so versatile. You can spin it, felt it, knit with it, use it for stuffing - you name it! And there are so many different fibers! Wool, alpaca, cashmere - love them all!

Hand Dyed Romney Roving by auntjanet

I enjoy wool because of the many different things you can do with it, but as far as knitting goes, I prefer something softer like cashmere, alpaca or silk - they're a dream to work with!

What is your favorite fiber?

Alpaca Farm Day!

For anyone living in the Athens, GA area, next Saturday (September 26) Crooked Pine Hollow Alpaca Farm in Winterville is having its annual Alpaca Farm Day. This looks to be like a super fun day, and I am going to do my very best to make it out there! For more information, visit their website. 

If you're headed out there, leave me a comment - I'd love to meet some fellow fiber fanatics!