deflated balloon
That was how I described my creative drive at the end of last January- one of the good things about blogging is the record of such things. Now I can chalk it up to a yearly cycle and feel as though I am making progress if I get back to my studio before the end of January!
Hard to believe, but I’ve been gardening- doing the fall clean-up that I never got to in the fall. It was 70 degrees outside yesterday- which is just too very strange for Boston. I guess I can’t use the too cold up in the attic excuse for not working.
A few things that the blogging world brought into my house over the Christmas season-
Shobana’s wonderful knitting book- lots of inspiration in it. Knitting often gets me past a slump- I should start a project…
and this wonderful pin cushion from Betz White-
I love pin cushions!
I was excited to see that Forest Rogers has a new blog. Her work is amazing, the faces especially. And beautiful photography.
So I’ve got a question- is this blog working better for you, oh reader? Are the photos showing up? Is it unbearably slow? Better then before or worse? It is better on my end, but I have to admit I don’t know how badly broken it has been… I kept finding new problems over the last 6 weeks. Feedback would be very helpful.
Some things I’d like to get to this coming year-
-write up and publish at LEAST one pattern.
-make cards, probably through cafepress shop
-go back and finish the many unfinished dolls sitting around my studio- they are all untouched since I showed them here and here. For the most part, they need clothes.
-teach a class- wool dolls
-more linking, more commenting, spend less money, make more dolls, go on a real vacation, laugh more, garden more, make a new friend, worry less… I’m sure there is more but that’s all for now.
January 7th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
your blog is looking fine and loading fast for me, I read it on Bloglines without any problems, pictures pop up quickly,
I’m not game to list my ‘things’ for 2007, I haven’t finished the 2006 list yet!
and I agree with you about Forest Rogers, a very talented lady
January 7th, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Blog working well from this end, Mimi.
What I’d give to be in your wool-doll class! Such a hoot that would be.
January 8th, 2007 at 2:39 am
Your blog looks good to me too. Pictures loading quickly and well. I haven’t tried any of your links today but I’ll let you know if I find any problems in the future. It’s important to find out from other people how our blogs look because we all use different servers and software.
January 8th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
i have no problem with pictures, Mimi. Links worked well also.
mary
January 8th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
It sounds like you have a lot of plans buzzing around in your head!
Oh how I WISH *squeezes eyes really tight* I could take your wool doll class. I just know that I would love it!
And by-the-way, your site has been fine for me - I just miss the little face that used to peek out at us from the banner!
January 10th, 2007 at 12:24 am
With the weird comment problem fixed, it all looks good. Thanks for the link, what gorgeous work!
January 10th, 2007 at 7:54 am
I’d love to take your class if you do one, let us know! I’m in the area so I’d definitely sign up. And also if you print a pattern. I love your stuff. Let us know too when you will be doing a show again, I did see you at one in Cambridge before Christmas.
E
January 10th, 2007 at 9:40 am
Happy New Year Mimi!!! 70 degrees?!! that sounds wonderful and awful at the same time…it’s been crazy warm here too (well, not like Boston) but i worry about some of my perrenials not making through such a lazy winter. You have quite a list there! I want to take you doll-making class too
and i (of course) look forward to seeing more of your finished work here over the year. also, all is fine again with your blog on my end too.
January 10th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Your blog looks good to me too. Pictures loaded for me well.
I stumbled upon your blog from another blog name Soule Mama. I was wondering about the beatiful knitted/felted pin cushion you received.
Where is the pattern from or is it one that your friend came up with?
I would love to know.
I am too far to ever enjoy your work in person but will keep checking back as I enjoyed looking and reading through your blog.
Layla
January 30th, 2007 at 9:50 am
[...] I am doing another paper bag themed project- this one with my doll club The idea for this one was that each person who wanted to participate would put a selection of materials into an opaque paper bag- a fat quarter, trims, buttons, whatever. Then, all the closed bags were shuffled up and redistributed. The idea was to get people inspired and excited about something new. Not that I need inspiration… I’ve got a huge long line of ideas I haven’t gotten to yet, but I wanted to participate anyway. I am finally getting to work on it (doll club is Thursday and I’ve had the bag since November!). I am using this project as a way of dressing some of my poor naked dolls- see New Years resolutions. [...]
February 6th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
Hi Mimi,
Backtracking from that incredible ‘bag doll’ (2/6/07 post), I came across your plan for ‘07 to teach a class on wool dolls. Please consider my name on the mailing list for that!!! Your ‘bag doll’ is so so fabulous. I want her outfit for myself. The hair is amazing. And I love the shoes. The layering is so elegant — just lovely. Everyone has already said it all - just joining in with my 2-cents.
December 31st, 2007 at 12:51 pm
[...] I just went back and read my January 2007 post about what I hope to accomplish this year. Here is the list- [...]