I'm a self-taught crafter. Though my family owned a craft store when I was young, for some reason no one ever thought to teach me how to craft. How I wish we still owned that store.
Right now I "specialize" in fiber arts (I'm so fancy). At the moment this means crochet and sewing. I hope to eventually add knitting to my repertoire. I truly enjoy using my hands to create something tangible. As it were, neither crochet, nor sewing, are too hard to pick up. I'm not extravagant in my creations and I've yet to learn to read a pattern, but I suppose all of that comes in time. Until then, I kind of like my wonky creations.
I first picked up a crochet hook in 2007 when I decided to try my hand at an art that possibly needed less talent, but more heart. I received plenty of strange looks and questions about why I felt the need to perpetuate "woman's work". To me, I was just trying to find something that was distinctly me. I felt good with a hook in my hand and I took pride in the art I created.
I bought my sewing machine in 2009 for less than $100 at Target. My pockets were full of birthday cash and it happened to be on sale. It was as if the stars aligned to show me my calling. Ok, maybe that's a bit far, but sewing has become second nature to me. I find zen in the bobbing of that needle as it pierces the fabric I feed through it. I'm constantly buying fabric for projects I have no business making, and I own more sewing books than I know what to do with, but I figure I'll get there soon enough.
I've taken an extended break from both crochet & sewing, but I'm ready to get back in the swing of things. I've picked up my hook and am ready to tackle a pattern (my first). I'm going to document my trials and tribulations here, for you to see. I hope I can inspire you.
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