Gosh, what a busy week! I've been working each day preparing for my first workshop, getting everything ready for my lovely group of hooky ladies who will come to my studio tomorrow. I've been winding, winding, winding lots of yarn cakes, soaking up all that glorious colour. It's not been a bad job, quite satisfying actually. I see now that I am a little short of greens, darnit, I should have ordered more green. But I made a yarn rainbow today! I had this tiny bit of time to myself in the studio after our knit and natter session this morning and I arranged my yarn cakes. Deeply satisfying.
In quiet moments during my week, I've been winding all my odds and ends of leftover yarn onto little cardboard bobbins. We'll use these to do bits of embroidery on the birdie and crochet up some small flowers and leaves to decorate the bower. I have been bagging up stuffing and eyes, printing out sheets of patterns and instructions and hoping (really, really hoping) that all my visiting lovelies will enjoy a wonderful time tomorrow. I am very much looking forward to the day, but confess I am ever so slightly nervous. It's good to tiptoe out of one's comfort zone every so often, isn't it?
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Hi Lucy - Just a quick message. I am coming to Skipton on Sunday for a few days and would like to go the the cafe below your studio ( as you rave about it ) but I can't remember its name - could you let me know how I can find it. Thanks!
Posted by: DEBORAH TAYLOR | February 07, 2014 at 10:57 PM
It'll be brilliant I'm sure, wish I could have joined you! Your colourful posts are always so inspiring.
Posted by: Muriel | February 07, 2014 at 10:56 PM
It will be a wonderful day, so just relax and enjoy it xx
Posted by: Winwick Mum | February 07, 2014 at 10:46 PM
I love your yarny rainbow, hope it goes really well tomorrow x
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Posted by: Helen | February 07, 2014 at 10:46 PM
Yes, it is a good idea to step outside of your comfort zone! Have a great day!
Posted by: Beth | February 07, 2014 at 10:43 PM
Well well well, dear Lucy!As you know, the Bower Bird lies resplendent in my summerhouse. However, like you I'm feeling anxious as I have my first evening class on Monday next for ladies who seem to think I can teach them to crochet - I DO hope they are right!! One thing is for sure, if I hadn't chanced upon your blog, I'd never have learned to crochet, never have met you/invited you chez moi/journeyed to Provence etc., etc.... Love it all, Lucy, yarn, red boots and your lovely contribution to Simply Crochet magazine! They, and we, are lucky to have you:)
Posted by: sew | February 07, 2014 at 10:39 PM
I wish I lived closer too. Just to pop in to thank you for you ignited a passion for crocheting in me :-)
Soooo good to have a passion in life :-))))
You'll do brilliantly tomorrow. I know that!
Have a wonderful day, Lucy :-*
Posted by: Daisy | February 07, 2014 at 10:36 PM
good luck for your day.
Posted by: Patrícia Andrade | February 07, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Good luck Lucy am sure the day will be very successful....wish I lived closer xx
Posted by: Linda Jones | February 07, 2014 at 10:29 PM
Definitely good to step out of your comfort zone - just looking at all of those wound cardboard bobbins is giving me summer flashbacks!!
I'm sure it will be wonderful. Wishing you lots of luck xx
Posted by: Hannah@HomeBaked | February 07, 2014 at 10:29 PM
Oh what beautiful yarn! Enjoy your day tomorrow I'm sure it will go spendidly!!!
- J
Posted by: J | February 07, 2014 at 10:24 PM
Wow, you have been busy indeed Lucy! I'm sure it will all go beautifully and I can't wait to hear all about it xxx
Posted by: Nadia | February 07, 2014 at 10:22 PM
Good luck wish I lived closer :(
Posted by: Lynn | February 07, 2014 at 10:22 PM
Have fun ♥♥
Posted by: janie | February 07, 2014 at 10:22 PM
Good luck!
Posted by: Aisha | February 07, 2014 at 10:20 PM
I'm sure tomorrow will be a huge success. Well done with all your prep. The coloured 'cakes' look very inviting. Try and enjoy your day Lucy. The best of luck x
Posted by: bernice mitchell | February 07, 2014 at 10:19 PM
Good luck Lucy, I am sure it will all go swimmingly. They cannot fail to have a good time in your beautiful studio, with all of that lovely yarn to play with. I have just sat here for a quiet moment looking at all of the wonderful colour and wondering which ones I would pick out. I'm in the mood for pinks today.
Posted by: CJ | February 07, 2014 at 10:17 PM
What a wonderful rainbow :-) surrounded by all the color, is no wonder you are so creative ;D have a wonderful time with your hooky ladies! m.
Posted by: mari | February 07, 2014 at 10:07 PM
Congratulations! I know your workshop is going to be a great success!! We are all rooting for you and as you put out such great instructions for all of us here in blogland there is no way you won't be a fabulous teacher in person!!!
Posted by: Melody A. | February 07, 2014 at 10:05 PM
Good luck Lucy and enjoy. I have photos on my blog that are colourful that will cheer you and a heart garland giveaway. Com in over.
http://eclectichomelife.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/flowers-flooding-and-crafting.html?m=1
Posted by: eclectichomelife.blogspot.com | February 07, 2014 at 09:50 PM
My eyes were so delighted looking at all the wonderful yarn. Like Kim, I too would like to know if anyone knows the difference between Stylecraft and Red Heart and/or Bernat. I consider myself at the intermediate skill level, and just now working on my first pair of baby booties - hoping both come out the same size.
Wishing everyone a Wonderful time tomorrow - and a bit envious that I can't jet over to join.
Posted by: Michele Boucher-Hines | February 07, 2014 at 09:47 PM
It is always good to tiptoe out.It may be scary but it is good.I cross my fingers for you!
Posted by: Karolina | February 07, 2014 at 09:40 PM
What a feast for the eyes and imagination! Best wishes for a successful workshop!
Posted by: Diane | February 07, 2014 at 09:38 PM
Ahhh, so beautiful! I have a question for you, or anyone else who may be able to answer. I'm interested in this Stylecraft yarn you mention, and am considering purchasing it and having it shipped to me in the US. Here in the US, our bargain yarn is Red Heart. For anyone who has used both Red Heart and Stylecraft, can you please compare and contrast? Thank you so much.
Posted by: Kim McCulley | February 07, 2014 at 09:37 PM
You will be great and all will be well!!
Posted by: Nusch Eluard | February 07, 2014 at 09:37 PM