I’ve moved in, been here more than a week now, and just about everything is unpacked. I’m very excited about this. It also made me realise just how many clothes I actually own. The answer is waaaay too many. I take up so much closet space I feel bad. And I’m planning on make more. oops.
The stash is still in its plastic tubs, residing in our craft/geek/guest bedroom. I’m going to get a set of plastic drawers to keep it all in, and that will be all the stash I am allowed. Promise. But you can bet it’s going to be one of the tall sets of drawers!
The blue binder is knitting patterns I’ve printed off the internet. Note wool winder back on the lowest shelf. Also note Elrond doing battle with… something.
I think my craft stash in general will be growing, I’ve gotten the urge to start sewing now I have my machine here. I’ve always had my machine, it’s been in storage somewhere in our house since I received it Christmas when I was 9. I never wanted to actually use it until now though. I think it may be the same reason I actually want to bake now. Mum was very good at both, and anything I did wasn’t fast enough or right enough. She was neevr mean about it, but she’s the type who can’t just stand and watch me stir something slowly because I’m getting used to it or thinking about what just went in the bowl, she’d take the spoon, give it a good whisk and call it done. Now, I can work at my own pace and not worry about anyone looking over my shoulder and tapping their foot with impatience as i check the directions for the 5th time.
I have a job at a bookstore, so I get 30% off books, my first few purchases will be how-to-sew books I think. And possible some knitting books I’ve been lusting over. 
Any recommendations?
I’m looking forward to finishing thrummed mitten #2 (had you forgotten about those? I almost had!) in time for an Alberta winter. eek.
PS: for the curious, pictures of the new home. Only the living room so far, as the rest is still messy.
