Winner for 5 DECEMBER 2011 - Eirwen due to Lesley being a lovely sweetheart. Next draw will now be in January.
Win my new Socktopus book, and enter a draw to win a pair of socks, custom fit and hand knit by yours truly. Help out Hong Kong Dog Rescue by donating to help them rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abandoned dogs. More details here.
Check out the new ‘Shop’ link in the menu bar! The online shop has the Dye-It-Yourself Workshops & the Spritely SMSKAL as well as a smattering of ex-club yarns. Sokkusu Yarn pop-ups will be from the new shop. Yay!
If you are signed up to the Socktopus Newsletter (there’s a new button on the right for the Newsletter, and one specifically for the Sokkusu Yarn pop-ups) this will probably be yesterday’s news, but I’m still all excited and anxious and freaked out and need a place to share my anxiety/excitement.
I signed a contract for a studio.
Eep!
A year long contract.
Eek!
It all happened so fast. But when I saw it.. I knew.
The building is home to a lot of designer-makers. Great for day to day inspiration. And it’s full of light. Literally! Glass windows everywhere.
There is a gallery space on the ground floor for exhibitions, and a cafe. Very important, the cafe. They have an espresso machine. I checked. Good thing too cause it would have been a deal breaker. You know how I like my coffee.
The studio is on the second floor. The floors are made of wire mesh – Deuce wasn’t so certain about walking across it but managed beautifully (he did have some treats as an incentive).
This is the view from upstairs down the atrium to the cafe.
It’s a nice space. Northwest facing. Plenty of space for Dye-It-Yourself Workshops!
Overlooking the Grand Union Canal. Purdy!! The two middle windows open right up. To this.
Glorious!
A wise friend told me not to freak out: “making a commitment will encourage you to step things up and keep the momentum going”. I think this is sage advice. I’m freaked, but inspired. Step step step!
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Wooww, what a place!
Congratulations.
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With such a stylish environment to work in you could not fail to be inspired
catherine recently posted..Frogging
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I’m totally inspired by it too! Can I come work for you??
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Très great!!
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Hmm, an upcoming trip to London for a dye workshop? Why not!
Sandy recently posted..Waiting For The Train
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omg, i recognize that quote, hee-hee!
i’m so excited about your studio; what a great space and an inspiring view!
anne recently posted..and of course- there was yarn
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Your new workshop looks amazing! I hope to be able to visit for a dyeing workshop some time!!
josiekitten recently posted..Just spinning around
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