Domestic Bliss
My copy arrived in Saturday's post (despite the strikes?). Its sooooo beautiful. It's the kind of book you look forward going to bed with just to marvel at the stunning photography and words of wisdom.
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October 07, 2007
October 01, 2007
Between Islands
At last a F.O. to show! 
This is my "Between Islands" cushion. 
The name comes from the fact that I bought the yarn (arran weight natural 100% wool) on Islay about five or six years ago then finished weaving it this summer on Skye. 
That's not to say it's taken five years to weave but it was a long time between finishing the weaving and sewing up. It seems that my (un)love of sewing up knitting also extends to weaving (oops).
The button is from Woolfest (in fact I have one either side). I rushed to sew it up yesterday for our Guild exhibition which opens on Friday 26th October at the Castle Arts Centre in Frodsham, Cheshire. I'm not sure it will be chosen to be exhibited as there are some real experts in our Guild with beautiful work so I've also put in a handwoven scarf I finished last year as another possible exhibit.
It will be the first time since Uni that I've been part of an exhibition so it's very exciting!
On the job front I've had two offers - both in Chester. I've decided to accept one this morning which is a huge relief and I start on Monday after a couple of days training later this week. It's a lovely city to work in but I have to beware as it's also the home of Stash!
Its been an interesting month away from work full of highs and lows but the thing I think is really important is that I've chilled out. I had no idea how stressed I was about everything and how unpleasant I must have been to be around. I know when I'm working again there will be new stresses but I hope that I can remember some of the lessons learned during this period.
