Boredom and Frustration - A Knitter’s Friend
Written by Lisa Akers from http://www.bestillandknit.com/ on October 6th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
Knitting isn’t Skydiving
Written by Lisa Akers from http://www.bestillandknit.com/ on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsYou know, one of the most wonderful things I’ve heard lately is that knitting isn’t like skydiving. There’s very little that you can do when you’re knitting that you can’t take back or even accept as a flaw and move on. Skydiving, on the other hand, has some very grave consequences for mistakes. For those of you who skydive (or those who’ve watched it on TV), you know that every move is critical. That’s why you practice so much. Knitting has some critical moves, too. Fortunately, each mistake you make is an opportunity to learn a new skill and to learn something new about yourself.
How do you know if you need to take time to be still?
Written by Lisa Akers from http://www.bestillandknit.com/ on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsWe’re living in an outcome-based society. If what you’re doing isn’t producing a result, chances are you’re going to quit doing it. We’re just too busy to keep doing things that don’t make something happen. When you started pruning your to-do list, I would bet that one of the first things you quit doing was taking time for you. It could be that you quit reading for fun or that you quit a hobby that you enjoyed. You may have quit spending time alone and watching the sunrise over a cup of coffee. You may have quit taking a long bubble bath. Looking back on that choice, has it served you well? What have you lost as a result of not pampering yourself for a few minutes each day? You may not know, but you should think about it.
The Benefits of Knitting Circles
Written by Lisa Akers from http://www.bestillandknit.com/ on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI was reading Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and was struck by something very powerful. He said that our growing fear and insecurity about work, finances, the future, and the vulnerability that comes with that fear is really paralyzing our society. Our response to fear is to focus inward - to focus on our own performance and our own concerns with the hope that we will be ok. That was a real scary thought for me, as I see more and more of that in myself and others. Can you imagine what happens to society if we all become hermits?
Patience is a Great Teacher
Written by Lisa Akers from http://www.bestillandknit.com/ on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI had an interesting experience last month. I was invited to teach a Girl Scout troop how to knit. I’ve taught kids before and had great success with it, but this was the first time I’ve taught a large group of kids at once. I was humbled by the experience and am giving thanks to all those fifth grade teachers out there who do this every day.
Prayer Shawls
Written by Lisa Akers from http://www.bestillandknit.com/ on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsKnitters and crocheters all over the world are hard at work making prayer shawls. Have you heard of them? These are the most amazing garments I have ever seen. It’s not because they are complex or because they use fantastic colors or stitches. It is because they are so simple, yet so powerful.
Building A Successful Craft Show Booth
Written by Lisa Akers from http://www.bestillandknit.com/ on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you attend craft shows as a vendor, you’ve probably experienced this: people walk by your booth, take a peek inside, and then walk on. Even if you do your best to greet them and invite them to browse, they smile politely and keep moving. How frustrating! I know that I’ve been there myself. I know I have great products, if people would just take a moment to come in, I know I could make a sale!
Easy Cookie Bouquets
Written by Rachel Paxton from http://www.creativehomemaking.com on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsSurprise a friend (or your mom) with an easy-to-make cookie bouquet. Use your imagination to create a gift that special someone will really enjoy.
Vellum Birth Announcement
Written by Rachel Paxton from http://www.creativehomemaking.com on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsMaking your own birth announcements can be very easy and rewarding. By using vellum, you can announce the birth of your baby while also personalizing the announcements with a picture of your new bundle of joy. Here’s what you need to make your own vellum birth announcement:
How to Make a Girl’s Journal
Written by Rachel Paxton from http://www.creativehomemaking.com on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you’re looking for the perfect gift for a teen or pre-teen girl or female friend, then you might want to consider a handmade journal. Use these tips to get started, then use your own creativity to create a personalized work of art. These journals also make great birthday or graduation gifts.
