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Sorry for the small absence! Needed some time to sort some personal issues. With the quiet personal time that I had, I delved into my knitting in a therapeutic way – it was refreshing, relaxing, and soothing. No pressures to finish anything or make anything fabulous; instead, knitting purely for the delicious, rhythmic, comforting movements. All those yarn loops, coming off the needles, there’s something about it that touches the soul. For me, this is something that I can have some mastery over (if I can’t have control over anything else in my life, at least this); and when something beautiful emerges, the act of creation itself pleases something in the innermost depths of me.

So because I have been such a process knitter lately, of course, I’ve barely finished anything. I have at least 5 WIPs just sitting around waiting to be 1) blocked, 2) seamed, 3) felted. For now, I’m working on finishing at least something.

In the meantime, I’ve done some other projects…

Homemade Borscht – The first time I’ve had this soup (Russian-style) was in Pike’s Market, Seattle. Absolutely hands down fell in love with it. I’ve been trying to recreate it in my kitchen ever since, and I think I’ve found the recipe I like best:

Banana Bread (recipe courtesy of Caitlyn – thanks!)! I always love banana bread, and I am already accumulating a collection of different variations. This one I’ll definately add to my pile. I think it’s the healthiest banana bread I’ve ever made (which is a good thing)! It’s soft and sweet and very yummy.

Other projects I’ve been occuppied with… and I am so excited to reveal… my new craft/sewing room!! (Click on a thumbnail for a close-up)

I have to first say that I have a very understanding husband, who wanted to see me happy because of all the sadness I’ve been clouded with lately (he was successful – I was absolutely giddy with glee). I also have to say that this is only half of the actual room – it’s a rather large room and I felt way too guilty to take up the whole space, so my crafting space is taking up only one side of it (the other side is a computer, a guest futon/bed, etc.). I picked out a light sage color for the walls, and all the furniture are pieces from IKEA. I finally have enough cabinet/storage space to neatly organize all my things. The table space is perfect for laying out my fabrics and cutting/sewing, and I especially love the bookcases and the glass flower doors (I have a small stash, so it all fits in there perfectly).

It’s still a bit bare as I am still moving things into that space. But I’m already getting things organized and having so much fun with it!

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