Spin your own Art Yarn

We had a nice class today at Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn.  The ladies learned to spin their own Art Yarn.  They caught on quickly and they created beautiful handspun yarn.

Valentine weekend knitting

I bought this wonderful vibrant yarn in Ashevillle at the Knitting Diva yarn shop.  I wanted to make something special out of it.  I've wanted to make lace shawls but they are so fine and detailed I wouldn't even try a complex pattern.  But, I found a kindred spirit in ravelry who designs simple lace shawls with bulky yarns and more importantly easy to follow patterns.  I'm obsessed and will be making more shawls.  My first shawl I made is called 'My Valentine', I loved making it and it's full of self-love energy.

I finished the 'Purple Heart' shawl this morning.  It needs to be blocked in order to really have the leaves stand out.  I ran out of yarn, so two leaves are missing.  I love it too.  These shawl patterns were designed by Taiga Hillard designs on Ravelry.

Fiberarts Workshop

The ladies and I had a good time catching up at the workshop today Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn.  We talked about planning a road trip, discussing spring knitting projects, the coming snow and of course politics.  We won't be gathering next week check in later in the month.

Yarn Shop Hop

While we were on our business retreat we had to feed our yarn addiction.  We stop at several yarn shops and craft supply stores to fill up our stashes.  There are several between the beach and the mountains so we stopped at a few of them.

Our first stop was the yarn Mecca Friends and Fiberworks in Candler.  I was in overwhelm with all of my favorite yarns and accessories.  I found some great novelty yarn to make a summer shawl project from.  I am addicted to the polymer clay buttons they sale.  They are like candy.

Next I had to go to Earth Guild the craft supply store in downtown Asheville with all the unique products for handcrafted fiber projects.  Weaving, basketry, knitting, surface design, batik, etc.  I had to get supplies for my upcoming basket workshops I am teaching.

Next we went to the Knitting Diva yarn shop and teaching center in North Asheville.  The owner is a fellow UpLeveler and we got to chat about the healing properties of knitting and yarn. I got some wonderful bulky yarns and books and a handcrafted mug with my favorite phrase 'knitting is cheaper than therapy'.

  

Finally, on our layover in Chapel Hill due to the storm on super bowl Sunday we stopped at Downtown knits in Apex, NC.  Tad a 🎉  I was in heaven!  A yarn shop and a sewing center with all latest and trendy yarns and fabrics.  The owner and her teaching staff were warm and friendly.  A nice cozy place to take classes and just sit and stitch.

I am so happy that I was able to connect with other crafters as well as learn new business concepts at the retreat.  It was a perfect balance for me and I enjoyed getting out and about with my fellow 'Crafty Diva's.'

Click Business Retreat

Clickster's, Hipsters and my creative Sisters! We are ready to Uplevel

I am having such a great time with my business peeps at Uplevel You 'Click' event sponsored by Christine Kane, Inc. in Asheville. We are networking with other business owners and focusing on growing our businesses in a way that is in alignment with our Souls. I'm wearing @arttowearhouse designed by my favorite art to wear designer Suzanne Armstrong. My jewelry I'm wearing is made by my friend and gallery owner/artist Jennifer Johnson @obxbluepelican. Check out their websites for more gorgeous whimsical wearable art. ‪#‎arttowearhouse‬ ‪#‎obxbluepelican‬ ‪#‎clickasheville‬ ‪#‎christinekane‬‪#‎Craftydivacottage‬

old negative mindsets in the trash and replacing them with positive empowered ones.  ‪#‎clickasheville‬ ‪#‎christinekane‬

Last day in Asheville. Here is a photo of the Dream wall where people put their bucket list. Very creative