The Raven Moon and Me

The Prodigal Textilian

 Wow.  I didn't intend to be away from here for three and a half months.  I've been thinking a lot lately.  There's been a bunch of things going through my head.  I guess I would describe it as being caught up in my own head.  Sometimes, that's not a positive thing.  I think we've all had our moments of angst, self-pity, catharsis...it's a natural part of life and growing and learning.  But this was a positive introspective look.  I'm working on a new aspect of my business.  It's one that I first conceived several years ago, after I'd been following the self-employment path for a while.  I'm on the brink of something really good.  It's been taking, and will continue to take, a great deal of hard work.  But it will all be worth it in the end.  That I definitely feel.

Okay, so more to come soon.  I have three shows coming up, so that's kept me busy.  And I have photos of my new work to share with you.  I've been gone for a while, so it may take me a bit of time to get back into the swing of things.  But, I feel a more talkative streak coming on...

Keep your hands off of my bunny!

 It should be stated that I do not have a big sweet tooth.  I like sweets, but I really have to be in the mood for them.  And because of this, as a child, I was to able to enjoy my Halloween, Christmas, and Easter candies long after the holidays had passed, while my brother and sister had finished theirs off by the next day.  My family would tell you that I hoarded the candy, but I was just saving it for days when I want candy.  For example, it's summer vacation, and I feel like some chocolate...oh look, I still have chocolate Easter bunny stashed away.  Sweet!!

Chocolate bunnies and I have become a family joke.  Halloween would be approaching, and yep, Megan still has bunny left.  Periodically, I would dig into my stash and notice that my bunny was smaller than the last time I looked.  I would interrogate my family to find out who had eaten part of my candy, but to no avail.  As I found out later in life, everyone was eating the bunnies, my parents included.

The beautiful, yet slightly damaged, bunny above is a staple in my kitchen.  I received this one about four or five years ago.  As you can see, I didn't get very far into it.  A couple of years ago, my brother was home for a visit, and it took him about 30 seconds to spot the chocolate bunny.  He and my sister had a big ol' laugh over that one.  Now, I have chosen to not eat the bunny.  I'll take the jokes and the laughter...it doesn't bother me.    But just remember...when your chocolate bunny is long gone, I will still have one.

Back to the days of barefoot dying

Oh sure, the weather forecast is calling for snow in a couple of days, but I can't concern myself with that.  Right now, the sun is shining, the sky is a clear blue, and I'm heading outside to clean up my flowerbeds.

Drawing and Cocktails!

  Just popping in to mention that tonight I will be the featured artisan at Dr. Sketchy's Columbus at Havana Martini Lounge.  It will be a fun-filled time with life drawing and some of the best martinis in Columbus, so grab your sketchbook and join us!

Here's your cake, Mom.

  I really think that you would have loved it...had it made it to your birthday dinner last night.

Hibernating...

There are times that working from home can be difficult.  I have to shut myself away in my studio and ignore the dishes that need to be washed or the laundry that needs to be finished.  But then, there are days when I'm happy to able to stay in my house.  Yesterday, it snowed and snowed and snowed.  I think we had over five inches of snow when it was all done.  I enjoyed watching the snow fall, tucked away inside my weaving room.  And when I went outside to shovel the driveway, I just loved the way the snow looked like cotton.  I'll venture out into the world soon enough, but for now, I'm content to stay inside with my work.

Happy 2009!

I just wanted to write a quick post to wish everyone a very happy new year.  The sun is shining today, so I think that bodes well for the year to go. 

I was working furiously the past couple of weeks to prepare for the holidays, which is the reason for my absence the past few weeks.  Now, I'm furiously cleaning and organizing my work spaces, trying to start the year off right.  I'm also working on new designs and an remodel of my shop, so I'll let you know about some of those very soon.

Well, the vacuum cleaner is beckoning to me, so it's back to work for me.

Festive Fling Tomorrow!

This has been a very busy vending week for me.  Last Saturday was the North Market holiday show.  Then, on Wednesday, I was at a holiday boutique at a local country club.  And tomorrow is the Etsy Team Columbus Festive Fling.  If you're in the Columbus area, come on down to Gresso's in German Village and have some fun with us!

I wasn't ignoring you.

I swear that I wasn't.  I've just been keeping myself busy.  Probably too busy, but you'll have that.  I had a wonderful time at Tiny Canary.  Anne and Aline did a fantastic shop of organizing the show yet again, and my thanks go out to them for including me.  I also had fun at my first open house the following week.  That was a bit spontaneous...I had an internal debate with myself about that.  But I decided that since I didn't have a birthday party this year, I would still like to have a small get-together. 

So, now I'm preparing for holiday shows.  I will be at the North Market Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza on Saturday.  I also have a show at a local country club next week, and the following Sunday is the Etsy Team Columbus Festive Fling.  I've also been taking (and retaking) a lot of photographs of my new items to add to my Etsy shop.  Oh, and keeping warm by making soups and drinking hot chocolate! 

Join the Canaries this weekend!

  Tomorrow is the start of the second annual Tiny Canary Indie Design Market!  I had so much fun there last year, and I'm really excited for this weekend.  It's becoming quite a good birthday tradition for me.  As the poster says, the first 100 people each day will receive a screen printed organic cotton gift bag with lots of goodies from vendors and sponsors.  There's sure to be a great mix of people, music, and food and beverage from Rad Dog, Pattycake Bakery, and Kevin's Espresso Cart.

So, yes, today is my birthday.  I thought that I wouldn't be able to celebrate today, but the other night, I resolved myself to the fact that there was no way I could finish my new woven scarves for this weekend along with everything else I have to do...not without injuring myself.  I had spent nine hours at my loom that day (yes, NINE), and it was far too many.  Although my dear friend (and nurse) Shirley informed me that I have pressure sores on the back of my thighs, I'm calling it a mild case of chapped ass.  Way too long on the loom bench!  But the positive side of my pain is that I've decided that tonight I will indeed be celebrating my day.  Bring on the margaritas!!!