The craft retreat has ended, and I have made it home, loaded down with all my stuff and some sore muscles. Lucky for me, they’re sore from sitting and crocheting all day long! That all-to-familiar kink in my neck and the sore fingers that have been manipulating a crochet hook for hours and hours this weekend. I know the feelings well, and I like them. Feels like I actually did things this weekend.
And I did!!! I had a few project options to flip flop between and I ended up choosing a particular blanket pattern and sticking to it the entire time I was away! I didn’t finish it, but I completed 66 out of the necessary 80 pieces that made up the centre of it. I went in thinking I could easily crush this blanket in a weekend, but clearly I had never made one and had no idea how long it would take. I got pretty discouraged quickly and figured I wouldn’t even get halfway done, but I ended up getting a fabulous chunk done. I put my head down and worked, and still managed to visit with my friends and enjoy my time. I feel really good about what I all got done 🙂
Also, seriously, is there anything more satisfying?
Ok, yes, there are many more satisfying things than this, but I’m a big fan.
I arrived home today to a clean house, and a bunch of freshly washed children. Everyone was SO nice and SO happy. Yet I admit that I feel like we’re all about to fall apart. I’m pretty sure I’m just really tired, haha! My eyes want to close, but its only 5:30, sooooo we’ve got a ways to go! But I’m so thankful to be home with those I love, after a weekend of hanging out with people I also love, getting some really fun crafting done! Was a fantastic regroup! I highly recommend it to all!