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posted by tina August 6, 2008
So little time… I feel a little bit like the white rabbit in Alice. Franticly running about and chanting I am late, I am late for a very important date. In fact I am not late, just having a hard time making color decisions. So my chant is “ I can’t decide,I can’t decide” added into the frantic pacing. There are colors that have to go back because it is that time of year. There are the lovely fall colors from the “color vault” that need to see the light of day again. There is the absolute MASSIVE amount that has been pouring out of me for the past two months. New colors that I am in love with and want to add to the wall of color here. and share with you all. Oh and let’s not forget the “Spirits”,who are all on my kitchen table quietly whispering and reminding me of their presence every single time I walk by. Yikes, color haunting. Because we have limited space and time, there are only so many that we can offer at one given time. This is one of the several reasons we rotate colors. Sometimes I find it extremely frustrating and a wee bit constricting. This is certainly one of those times. Which is why I feel slightly white rabbitish. Although this fellow that I ran into this weekend embodies some of the more edgy feelings I have been working with in relation to my color choosing angst.
Holding onto new colorways whether they are still in my head or on yarn is one of the hardest parts of what I do now. There is truth to the saying, “there is a time and season for everything” in relationship to color. However, I am enough of a child at heart that I want to share and say, “Ohh look! Isn’t this wonderful and wouldn’t it be great here and here and yes, even here in this yarn, with this stitch and ... look what this color does when it meets and mingles with this one.” I do have my close yarny friends I share this with and it helps a lot. Ultimately though, it is sharing it with you that is fulfilling. Seeing what everyone does with it. Who likes what and why. Who does not like what and why. Like, I still do not understand why there are not more who are head over heels for Highway 30. Don’t get it, I love this colorway. Maybe it is that season thing. Could be that this color mixture has just not hit its prime-time. Anyway, I am finalizing this next rotation today so I get the photos done and ready for the techies to put on the site on the 18th. Seems really soon doesn’t it?
Oh Tina! I simply cannot wait for your new colors! We all know how much hard work and inspiration you put into everything you do. Thank you for it is such a treat to see the final product.
posted by Sheryl Aug 6, 2008
what a lovely dilemma. color color everywhere and not a drop to drink!
posted by Theo Aug 6, 2008
dang it! still learning this new blog format and it was not suppose to be here yet.
oh well, part of the deal I guess.
there is a picture coming as soon as I can figure it out.
posted by tina Aug 6, 2008
I love Highway 30! I got my skein after I saw Cookie A’s Sock with No Name. They’re just ageing like fine wine ‘til the moment is right for me to cast on.
I don’t know how you do it, but whatever you do, I always love it.
posted by Celia/Nartian Aug 6, 2008
got it! meet my new friend. I have been coming up with names feo him all morning. Rabid Rabbit and Bruiser Bunny are my current favorites.
I love hwy 30, too! I actually find it relaxing to drive into Portland.
posted by beth grim Aug 6, 2008
Haunted by color. It sounds as if when you look at a “Spirit” it freezes you for a second in time and drains all warmth as it forces you see only the things that remind you of that color. Wow.
As for choosing, the benefit is that you don’t have to say never, you just have to say later. The downside is the exact same. But might as well throw in at least one burst of springy or summery warmth for the times when it’s so bitterly cold and dreary that we need a reminder of the happiness that will return.
Otherwise, there’s always the random number generator to help you choose. No matter what, we’ll all swoon at your color prowess.
posted by Serina Aug 6, 2008
Do you think the twitching I felt when I read the phrase random number generator says something about the level of control I might need here?
still twitching
hehehe..yeah, I could see you not liking the random number generator, but I think by writing that she really meant to say, “Irishgirlie will help you decide!” hehehhehe
Cute little bunny, but as I was scrolling down I thought for a second you were going to show us some of your dilemna!!! Tease!!
And Hwy30 will always be one of my faves as it was the first blue moon sock I made!! Its slightly too big, but still....one of my faves!
posted by Irishgirlieknits Aug 6, 2008
What an amazing picture of the coastline! Is that what it looks like where you are?
posted by Martha Hughem Aug 6, 2008
ok I am going out to the barn and tell Hwy 30 that is is indeed loved.
twitch
With his eyes glowing in the pic, I’m reminded of that trickster rabbit in Watership Down. (Even with googling, it’ll take too much work to spell it, let alone try to pronounce it.)
And going into cheesy allegory, instead of the random number generator, there’s always the pick the rabbit(color name)-out-of-the-hat trick.
yes, it is what it looks like about an hour from my house.
Yes, this is what it looks like about an hour from my home.
Never soon enough! Of course, I feel the same way about patterns… There’s never enough time to knit up everything that is swimming in my head- never mind the gift knitting, and the things in my queue.
Just remember to breathe. And thanks for all the pretties!
posted by Karen A. Aug 6, 2008
Time is relative. It seems like eons for us until the 18th! :D
posted by Jennifer Aug 6, 2008
Is there any chance we’ll be seeing “Prove it All Night” again? I sure hope so! And I love Highway 30---
posted by Brenda Aug 7, 2008
Well I certainly understand the Alice in Wonderland feeling. I’m reeling and turning and twisting a-tither. Trying to get this wedding together. Falling and stopping and stressing me out. Making sure that it all come about!
I do so look forward to your new creations. I can see how it can be an addiction!
posted by Liette Aug 7, 2008
It was seeing Highway 30 on a knitter’s blog that eventually lead me to blue moon the first time. It’s absolutely lovely!
posted by Juliet Aug 7, 2008
I like that your blog keeps us in touch with what you are doing at a given time. It’s enlightening and reinforces the lead time you need to make things happen on your end! Hope you are feeling better!
posted by Leslie Aug 7, 2008
Maybe people don’t fully appreciate the colorway Highway 30 until they take the beautiful drive that is Highway 30? Go with your gut. You are brilliant, trust yourself.
posted by hearthead Aug 7, 2008
Wow, I would love to see your “wall of color”....sounds like a wonderful place of inspiration. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!! On the note of color rotation...it’s just a necessary sacrafice that we make--as long as they’ll come back someday....
Hope you are feeling better soon.....that bronchial crud is the worst. Have some tea and sit and look at that color wall....you might be inspired while resting!!
posted by Donna Aug 9, 2008
I found your blog from facebook and it is amazing. Thanks for providing such an awesome blog post!!
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