Knitting-crochet block

For over a week I have not been willing to pick up a crochet hook or knitting needle. I have not did any more practice with the knitting sheath.

Any one else ever get these blocks like this.

I just can not get motivated the last several days to knit or crochet. I need to get Ava's socks done and a wedding gift I am crocheting.

I haven't used the knitting sheaths since I talked to Arin last week.

BLAH

Hugs & God bless, Dennis & Gail

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SpikeDriver
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Sometimes I have those spells, too. Usually if I just do something else, read a book or something, it will pass and I will be back into the fiber stuff with refreshed enthusiasm.

Good luck! BonnieBlue

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BonnieBlue

Oh yeah, all the time. With me, I go in fits and starts. I'll go a while doing nothing but knitting, then drop it and do nothing but cross stitch and ignore the knitting completely. Then, when the mood hits me, I'll pick up the knitting but still keep on with the cross stitch until I eventually go back to knitting 100% of my available time.

I must have some combination of OCD and ADD when it comes to needlework

The Other Kim kimagreenfieldatyahoodotcom

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The Other Kim

Hi Dennis,

It seems to be going around. I have several friends in blogland who also are experiencing slumps. I went through one recently myself. It will pass and you'll get back into it. I think the suggestion of reading a new book or magazine is a good one.

Hugs,

Hesira

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hesira

On 5 Sep 2006 09:03:21 -0700, hesira spun a fine yarn

or as the famous quote goes: "this too, shall pass" Noreen

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YarnWright

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I have just had it like that! Other things was suddenly important, and I couldn't understant why I earlier "longed for the needles" (..or, may be: Yearn for Yarn)! LOL! Well, I just say to myself, I knit because I like to do it, not because I have to! Therefore I have done other things I feel for just now. But few days ago I wanted to feel soft textiles/yarns in my hands :-) and now I'm knitting a baby sweater. I have had periods of knitting, crocheting, different sorts of stitching, sewing, silk painting, fiber felting, weaving, reading, refurbishing, even CLEANING!!!!!! As long as I like what I do, I have the luxery to do what I want! It is worse if you have to do things for a living! AUD ;-)

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What some great ideas and comments form every one.

I haven't read a good book in years. I used to read 2 or 3 good books a month or so. I will have to call my brother-in-law in Memphis and ask him what is good, he reads constantly and always has good recomndations on books.

Love u all, Dennis & Gail

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SpikeDriver

What some great ideas and comments form every one.

I haven't read a good book in years. I used to read 2 or 3 good books a month or so. I will have to call my brother-in-law in Memphis and ask him what is good, he reads constantly and always has good recommendations on books.

I did call my daughter tonight but Ava was in bed already, I thought it might motivate me to finish Ava's socks.

I might order some good gansey yarn from across the pond to see if that lights my fire.

Love u all, Dennis & Gail

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SpikeDriver

Did someone say books??? That's my other obsession. I probably have more unread books in my house than time to read them in this lifetime (and no, I haven't reached SABLE - stash accumulation beyond life expectancy - yet ).

What types of things do you like to read? Let's see if I can recommend some for you.

The Other Kim kimagreenfieldatyahoodotcom

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The Other Kim

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When I retired two years ago, I decided to spend my time in my own fashion. This means crocheting, reading, crosswords, writing, and watching every Mets and Yankees game. I live around the corner from the Library and almost never buy a book. My Library will purchase books for their collection if you request them. Most recent book read was Anna Quindlen's 'Rise and Shine'. It was excellent. Of course there is always Ann Tyler, Anita Shreve, Steve Cannell, Elizabeth Howell etc., etc. So, my suggestion is to go to your Library and see what they've got. You may not like what others do. Enjoy = Joan in Connecticut

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Thanks Kim,

I am open to almost anything. I used to read a lot and so did Gail.

I just love to read almost any good book.

A well written novel is hard to put down.

Hugs & God bless, Dennis & Gail

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SpikeDriver

Joan,

We have an excellent library that will borrow from other libraries.

So that is nice for a small town like ours.

Thanks for the advice.

Hugs & God bless, Dennis & Gail

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SpikeDriver

Very true. Of course, most of my reading the past couple years has been nonfiction, but I've read a few good "novels".

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, by Mark Haddon. Just wonderful. Told from the perspective of an autistic teenager who finds his neighbor's dog killed one night and decides to solve the crime. In the process he learns the truth about his family. I loved how the chapters were numbered

The Lovely Bones, by Alice Sebold. Told from the perspective of a teenage murder victim as she looks down from heaven at the people she knew when she was alive.

A Million Little Pieces, by James Frey. Yes, I know that parts of this are likely complete fabrications. That doesn't change the fact that it was the best read I've had in years. When a book that size only takes me a few hours to read, it's good; I'm an incredibly slow reader. The sequel, My Friend Leonard, is also very good.

If you haven't already read these they're definitely worth checking out.

The Other Kim kimagreenfieldatyahoodotcom

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The Other Kim

He probably wouldn't read knitting mysteries! There are a several out there to get you motivated.

Check for books by Maggie Sefton, Monica Ferris, and Debbie Macomber. Great reads! Debbie Macomber's "A Good Yarn" is what put me on to knitting socks on 2 circulars. Before that I had yet to finish a sock because I just couldn't get the hang of dpn's.

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Pat H

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:34:01 -0500, Pat H spun a fine yarn

Hi, Pat! I KNOW you from socknitters! Noreen (plus I read your blog!)

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