Something New in the Spring

Last night, Mr. Mersy came home to find the kitchen table, ironing board, and bed completely covered with various bits and bobs of crochet and knitting.  Yarn was tangled up everywhere, amigurumi chickens and mice peeked out from every corner, and the number of doilies strewn around was pretty shocking.  But he didn't bat an eye- his yarn tolerance is incredible!

All this mess was part of preparing for a flea market tomorrow morning where, for the first time ever, I'll be selling some of my creations.  I'm not sure that New Jersey needs stuffed chickens or hanging ornaments in the shape of watermelon wedges, but I might just be pleasantly surprised!  

Best case scenario: I sell everything I've ever made and my fascination with yarn becomes a profitable enterprise rather than just a relaxing pastime.  Worst case scenario: I don't sell a thing and someone insults my doilies.  Personally, I'm hoping for something in the middle- if I can just recoup my registration fee, all will be well with the world.

So for the past several weeks, I've spent every spare moment turning yummy cotton and cheery acrylic into flowers, and pillows, and blankets, and coasters, and...just about everything I could think of!  I've been having a blast!  I love the colors and the softness of the yarn, and the way it feels like you're sculpting out of thin air while you stitch.

The flea market will be held near the local park, and it's supposed to be partly sunny and around 65.  At the moment, the cherry blossoms are out, all the trees are budding, and the turtles have been whiling away the afternoons basking in the sun on rocks in the duck pond.  We've been soaking up the gentleness of the days now that we're out of the city.  Every day can include a walk in the park, chatting with neighbors, watching the birds, and taking Penny to the dog park.  At last, we can breathe.

So tomorrow's the big day, and I'll let you know how it goes!  If nothing else, it will be a lesson in being brave, being organized, and trying something new.  What challenges have you set for yourself this spring?  Let me know!

Lots of love,

~Mersydotes