Hello!!!
Life has been busy and I can't believe that two weeks have passed by since the butterflies made their kaleidoscopic appearance here in the Attic. Last week we were away on a family holiday, and this week has pretty much been spent recovering from the aforementioned holiday! Not in a bad way mind you (if you don't count the laundry mountain), more a like a slow acclimatization to being back home after a hot, hot week in a foreign land. We had a wonderful holiday and although I've uploaded a collection of photos to share with you, my mind isn't in quite the right place for me to articulate the experience just yet.
I'm also in the middle of yet more laundry and packing as I go away again in the morning, so time is running away with me a bit. I'm heading down to Dorset for a short break, it's a solo trip by train for me this year for various reasons (broken car, teenagers etc) but I'm very much looking forward to a bit of sea air and some breathing space. It's a whole year since we buried my Mum's ashes, and I need to be where my heart is pulling me for a short while.
I'll be back here in the Attic next week - I hope you are enjoying your days..
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This colorful shawl made me think of you :) https://www.garnstudio.com/pattern.php?id=7641&cid=19
Please, design one for this winter. That would be so great.
Posted by: carine07 | August 30, 2018 at 05:05 PM
Thanks for all the tutorials, particularly the mandalas. I have one on the wall opposite to where I'm sitting right now.
Posted by: Joon Flowers | August 29, 2018 at 07:35 PM
While you were away ... I voted for you in the Knitting and Crochet awards.
Posted by: Linda Xenophontos | August 29, 2018 at 01:35 AM
I’m new to your crochet community, just finished my woodland blanket and I’m so pleased. I’m a relatively new to crochet, so it’s not perfect but beautiful and bright for for drab Oregon winter days. I’m looking forward to starting a new project, as I find the pictures beautiful and so easy to follow. I too recently distributed my mom’s ashes, in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and in the town where she was born and raised in Nebraska. It gave me wonderful closure and we felt we honored her well. I trust this will be the same for you.
Posted by: Luann James | August 28, 2018 at 05:37 PM
be happy
Posted by: Manisha sharma | August 24, 2018 at 02:21 PM
take care lucy
Posted by: Manisha sharma | August 24, 2018 at 12:53 PM
Stay safe, Lucy. I hope the weather holds for you. Xxx
Posted by: Christina | August 23, 2018 at 02:21 PM
Wishing that your trip to Dorset will be everything that you need it to be. I made your Artisan Bread today and it may have been a mistake. We LOVE it. Lol
Posted by: Charlotte. | August 22, 2018 at 07:18 PM
Enjoy your break! We’ll wait for you to come back 😘
Posted by: Laura Gabriela Martin Del Campo Sescosse | August 22, 2018 at 03:33 AM
The first year is the hardest. I know. Enjoy your me time! Rest reflect rejuvenate.
Posted by: Chronicstitcher | August 21, 2018 at 10:53 PM
Have a nice break in Dorset!
As you are crocheting a felted bag, maybe you can knit a pair of felted mittens for this winter https://www.garnstudio.com/pattern.php?id=7561&cid=19
Posted by: carine07 | August 21, 2018 at 01:26 PM
Enjoy your time away. It will be good for your soul.
Posted by: Wendy | August 21, 2018 at 03:48 AM
Pleased you have had a great family holiday Lucy, you certainly deserve it. Best wishes for your time in Dorset, a time for reflection and thanksgiving. A hug from me. Annette x
Posted by: Annette Frater | August 20, 2018 at 05:14 PM
Hope your trip is restful and peaceful and filled with lots of toe wiggling in the sand. xxoo
Posted by: Susannah | August 20, 2018 at 04:03 AM
I hear you. I get it. I've done the exactly same thing over here... One year... I can only imagine the emotional roller coaster getting into swing. Take you time. Enjoy the train ride seeing the beautiful country side flash by the window. I always find that to be healing and fulfilling. And to be honest. time alone is precious for a Mum of three. Breath deep and just be you.
Xxx
Annette
Posted by: Annette | August 19, 2018 at 10:25 AM
“I need to be where my heart is pulling me.” I have been feeling exactly that for awhile now (for many reasons), and just haven’t been able to articulate it, but you just have. I get it.
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I hope you find rest for your body, and peace for your mind and heart while in Dorset.
Blessings....xxxx
Posted by: Janet | August 19, 2018 at 05:55 AM
Hugs Lucy and have a nice break xo
Posted by: Wendy | August 19, 2018 at 04:52 AM
Ok Lucy, ten years last Sunday since my husband died and not long after when you taught me to crochet!I wouldn't have done it without you and I think of you -and our meeting - often. Learning to crochet at that awful time in my life brought me great solace, as you know, and still does. Where did those ten years go?? Feeling a bit chilly last night after an enjoyable evening in Chester Grosvenor Park watching Much Ado About Nothing in the open air theatre- I changed to my granny stripe 'Winter' blanket on my bed and put aside ('for the wash' my coastal stripe Summer version!)Lots of love and thanks as ever. Have a lovely break. xx
Posted by: sew | August 18, 2018 at 09:41 PM
Have a quiet, thought provoking time while you are near the sea. Every year since my mom died I find a quiet place to remember her and her wonderful mothering. I will "hold space" for you while you are away. xxoojill
Posted by: jill siegler | August 18, 2018 at 06:02 PM
I am slowly reading all posts of this lovely blog of yours starting ...well from the start so I feel a bit like an intruder!I am very much enjoying your writing style and your crochet creations as I have a real love for crochet myself. I also have 3 children same age like yours and reading your blog has brought back memories from when they were growing up.Of course they are teenagers now like your children and oh! the beauty of this age but also the struggles. Memory eternal to your mother.It seems like it's going to be a soul searching travel so I wish it will be a peaceful one!
Posted by: Aggeliki Tsavou | August 18, 2018 at 04:14 PM
ENJOY! TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF, LUCY XX
Posted by: NORA McGRANN | August 18, 2018 at 03:46 PM
God be with you as you go and remember and think of your mum.
I hope the sea air is as invigorating as possible.
Posted by: Pom Pom | August 18, 2018 at 01:48 PM
Take care my dear girl. Do what you need to for you. We have all been there in different ways. You are good to realize you need this and it's a blessing that your family understands.
Safe journeys Lucy.
Posted by: Deb Cox | August 18, 2018 at 12:57 PM
Hey Lucy,
Have a great break. Hope you enjoy it :-).
Sweet greetings,
Emily
(casacreaemilia.blogspot.nl)
Posted by: Emily | August 18, 2018 at 09:51 AM
Glad you've had a good break, I'll look forward to hearing about it. Have a lovely time in Dorset. CJ xx
Posted by: CJ | August 18, 2018 at 09:37 AM