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Crafting A New Life
It’s been a little over a week since I left my day job and I’m still working to settle into a routine. I wrote more during my first week as a freelance writer than I did during a typical work week in the office. So far it’s both challenging and wonderful to be crafting a new professional life for myself while spending my days at home with my girls.
I didn’t get much organizing done last week. So, today I started excavating the dining room and returning the last several weeks worth of project supplies to the shelves where they belong. Instead of packing away a half-finished rag rug, I decided to finish it this afternoon and put it to use. Amelia kept “testing it out” when I was trying to get a photo of it under the filtered evening sun. I waited to get a clear shot of the rug, only to find that I preferred the image of Amelia racing across it.
You can read the story I wrote about an the inspiring Beerhorst artist family and my related weekly art & craft column today on my GR Press blog. I recorded a podcast interview with the family, too. So stay tuned for that.
Posted: July 12th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 10
Comments
Comment from woolpets
Time: July 12, 2009, 10:18 pm
I like the photo with Amelia dancing across the rug in the sun. A carefree, joyful image of childhood.
Comment from michele
Time: July 13, 2009, 12:09 am
You certainly work quick. Yesterday, a pot holder, today a whole rug. Watch out for tomorrow!
Comment from Bev
Time: July 13, 2009, 5:05 am
Super photo! That girl is a star…
Comment from toni in florida
Time: July 13, 2009, 6:40 am
What a wonderful photo and a lovely rug!
Comment from Diane
Time: July 13, 2009, 6:49 am
Congratulations on taking the plunge! As talented and creative as you are, I have no doubt you’ll have a bright future as a freelance writer and doing your crafty stuff. I’m glad you made the choice to spend more time with your girls. Way to go!
Comment from tiffany
Time: July 13, 2009, 10:50 am
Good luck with your transition — it’s going to be so magical once you get organized, focused, into a routine blahblahblah. Keep your eye on the prize!
Comment from Dana Smith
Time: July 13, 2009, 2:34 pm
What a pretty rug! You may have posted about this before, but I’m new to your podcast and blog–do you have a book or a tutorial about making these?
Thanks! And good luck on your new ventures. I’m a teacher considering making a similar move so I get to vicariously live through you for now. :-)
Comment from Dulce VanDyken
Time: July 13, 2009, 3:47 pm
Great Rug Jennifer, and your story in the GR press was fabulous.
Very interesting Family.
Comment from Shannon
Time: July 13, 2009, 9:03 pm
I love the picture! They grow up way too fast and we always try to get them to pose being nice children. We start a tradition, we take the nice pictures then they get to funny and wacky pictures. Gives them a reason to behave. I’ve found those are my favorite ones!
Good luck with the changes in life. You have made the best move for you and Amelia!
Comment from sam
Time: July 14, 2009, 2:01 pm
What a great rug! I’ve always wanted to do a Sewing Project like this. How long did it take?
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