And sew it begins....

Beginnings are good. Trying something new...a fresh start...change. Here is my go at it...for better or worse!

I've never been much of a journal keeper but have always envied those who choose to share their world through the written word. I have perhaps done the same through other means. In this blogging expedition, I hope to make some sense out of the chaos that is my world.

There have been many "beginnings" in my life. Some have been chosen, most have been imposed. I suppose most of us have similar experiences with change. One of life's greatest challenges must be navigating through times of change.

For now, my life seems a bit more stable. I have settled into a home with wonderful family and friends around me. I am trying to take time for the people and things that I love. I am surprised that I even had to come to the realization that it was a conscious decision to choose so carefully how I spend my time. I guess it is one of those concepts that comes with age.

When I am not running children all over town or throwing a football with my "can't sit still" husband, I love more than anything to work with fiber...any fiber. Fabric is my "thing". I sometimes even escape to the nearest fabric store just to walk the aisles. Of course, that most certainly means that I will come home with some wonderful new treasure that I plan to fashion into a valance, great new tote, or just add to the thrift store chair I am currently reupholstering.

Sew...then I found knitting. I spied a big fuzzy skein of multi-colored yarn on a store shelf two years ago and had to have it. I immediately sat down with the only "how to knit" book I could find and began a sheer obsession. I go very few places without a current project tucked into my knitting bag slung over my shoulder. It truly has been a source of pleasure and relaxation for me. Knitting has brought wonderful people into my life daily- from the woman I met in the aisle at the LYS choosing gorgeous yarns for her granddaughter to my knitting friends and family. My passion for knitting has become a real grounding force in my life.

In "Sew She Knits", I look forward to sharing some of my journey and meeting new friends along the road!