1. How Does My Writing/Creative Process Work?
Well, I'm certainly not a writer by any stretch of the imagination but in the last 4 years since I've been blogging, it's given me a chance to hone my writing skills and better than that, has enabled me to 'meet' and keep in touch with the most interesting and talented people from all corners of the globe, who I may otherwise have never had the chance to connect with. If I had my own private jet, I think I would be pretty busy hopping from one country to the next visiting some of them - they know who they are! As for any creativity which I may possess, if you're talking about painting or drawing or designing, I don't own any of those skills but I think I've made a pretty good job of creating and raising two very fine and handsome sons and I also adore being a 'Nana', which some of you have probably guessed by now as I'm forever harping on about it! On the creative practical front, I love to knit and crochet and sometimes sew, skills which I learned at my Mother's and Grandmothers' knees and which have stayed with me for this long and which I now hope to pass on to my two Beautiful Grandaughters.......
......I can also be found somewhere out in the garden .....
...I like to do all my own decorating and 'upcycling'!
....revamped gigantic mirror and lampshade
....and I make award-winning marmalade occasionally too!...
...everyone's creative in their own little ways, right?
2. Why Do I Create What I Do?
A long time ago and in a galaxy far,far away, the sight of a good-looking man would have been enough to turn my head, now, with Winter approaching (or any time of year really!), an old woman's fancy turns to......WOOL SHOPS! Yes, I love nothing more than browsing the shelves and taking in the colour and textures and when something catches my eye, bringing it home and casting-on, either with hook or needles, depends which mood I'm in. I'm very flexible that way! I find great solace in the wool and hooks/needles and lately I've been making loads of baby stuff because they're a quick and easy fix to my woolly addiction! 'Ravelry' is your friend for hordes of inspiration and free patterns!
3. What are You Working on Right Now?
.....a latest test pattern for a lovely French Lady.....I'm calling mine 'Baby Claus'. Hopefully, the latest pretty addition to our Clan can wear it as part of her pretty Christmas outfit.
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And that concludes my contribution to the 'Around the World Blog Hop'. Now I'd like to pass you on to Betty who has very kindly agreed to take part and if anyone else out there wants to have a go, feel free to join in and say that I sent you!
Thanks Julie for extending the invitation to join in. Hope I've done the 'hop' justice!
See you next time.
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Hello Anne, A beautiful post ... thank you SO much for taking part. I really enjoyed reading this about you ... I did not know you had raised two sons (as I have also). Your knitting & crochet is just gorgeous, as is that little "Baby Claus" outfit you are working on - dont forget to post a photo at christmas when the littlest clan member wears it :-) Thanks also to Betty for agreeing to take part. Thank you again Anne. x0x0
ReplyDeleteLove the 'Baby Claus' outfit, it;s so cute! Oh yes definitely wool & wool shops over a good looking man, I have just misplaced a 20% off voucher for my local one & I am most peeved. I must find it.
ReplyDeleteWell now that was a well written post, Nana. The darling little dress will be a really sweet thing for Christmas, eliciting smiles all around.
ReplyDeleteGeraniums do get leggy without their sufficient amount of strong light, and when they are not so pretty, they will be banished to the garage for a long winters sleep. You DO have a green thumb!
This was such a nice read. I think you're very talented and your writing is always engaging and interesting to me. I really enjoy dropping by to see what you've been up to. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to read more about you and how you work and what you get up to! xx
ReplyDeleteI feel i have got to know you that little bit more after reading this post and you certainly are a clever ol stick.........xx
ReplyDeleteoops steady on!!! I'm nearly there - will do my blog hoppy thing over the weekend - this is a great way to connect with other bloggers - thanks for the invite. I do think your post was way too modest...you didn't mention you are a great swap partner, emailer and parcel poster as well! Betty x
ReplyDeleteLovely things to learn about you my friend. I am with you, who needs a good looking man when there is wool around?
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
In total agreement re. wool shops ... but it's driving me nuts that my doc has forbidden me to knit just now, and so I'm choosing to stay out of them as that would make my knitless time even harder to swallow.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous mandalas!
What a sweet post Nana.......you are so talented y'now......cooking and crafting and being a lovely mom and nana...go you! x
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to read about wonderful you! I hope you're doing okay, Nana!
ReplyDeleteYou never stop old friend, do you?
ReplyDeleteMind you....I wouldn't expect you to x