Monday, February 16, 2015

I love my life!

In September of 2014, I decided to change the focus of my life.

                      Pictures from my Cardboard Weaving activity 
                      Meet the Artists XXVII @ Central Library 
                                                    2/14/15

Since then I make my living by teaching, selling and showing my knit and crochet works of art.

I have  been asked to create pieces of art to show; have participated at events where I encourage others to create their own pieces of art; have had increased opportunities to teach more people how to knit and or crochet; have had the pleasure of creating unique pieces for a wide variety of customers; have thoroughly enjoyed my time volunteering with my grandchildren's schools in addition to being able to increase the time I volunteer at another school as a reading mentor; am able to knit and crochet until the early morning hours and then sleep as late as my body wants to without feeling guilty.

I have more available time to spend with my children and grandchildren; I'm able to enjoy long afternoon walks; my health has improved and the only stress I have is when I have several items due near the same time.

I am continually learning how to run a successful business.

I have met and re-connected with some great people.

I am very fortunate to have a very loving, supportive and patient family.

Thank you to everyone who has played a part in the happiness that is my life!
~Denise



Thursday, February 12, 2015

Art that's truly from MY heart!

With all of the works of art that I've created there have been 3 times that I had a really strong emotional connection.  I didn't realize it until after completing them though.  I'd be excited while working on them but couldn't figure out why I had a hard time actually finishing.  Then it hit me, once I complete a piece it's no longer mine, but is then shared with others.

I first experienced this with a piece I created for the Fiber Tales art show.  The piece titled Hair had been in my head for over a year before I decided to bring it to life.

Then it happened again when I completed this doll and wheelchair for a friend's grandson.  I think it was knowing that this young man would not only have a doll that resembled him but also his form of independence.

I once again experienced this while completing my knitted quilt piece Log Cabin.  It is on display for the month of February at the Pike Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.  I wanted to show the versatility of knitting while sharing information about the Underground Railroad Quilt Code.

 

 

  

I'm proud of everything that I create but when I finish a piece and feel like crying happy tears, I know that I've created something that very truly is a piece from my heart.
~Denise