Even if you aren’t a knitter, you might enjoy the Grocery Girls’ podcast. They are so funny. And, they’re so . . inspiring or maybe a better word is enabling. I want every yarn, every pattern, every gadget they show. They show amazing yarns – hand dyed, speckled, striping . . just about everything yarn related. They also show lots of finished projects and lots of in progress projects.
Every time I watch one of their podcasts, not only do I get some good laughs, but I’m always inspired to get busy knitting.
The podcast I watched yesterday talked about Tin Can Knits’ new book, Strange Brew. I had been thinking about getting the book but after seeing the podcast and hearing them talk about all the projects, I tracked down a copy of the book. Right now, they’re not easy to find in the U.S. so I ordered one from the U.K. I hope it gets here quickly because you know I need another project!
So . . that brings me to this . . do you ever feel the need for inspiration? If someone asked me that question, I would say “No, I’m always inspired!” But that really isn’t true. After watching the knitting podcasts, and realizing how excited I get seeing the new projects, I realize I draw lots of inspiration from others.
So . . that brings up other questions:
- Where do you find inspiration, whether it’s for sewing, quilting, knitting, gardening, cooking?
- What inspires you?
- Are there degrees of inspiration? Sometimes I find inspiration but it wears off, then other times, I find inspiration, drop everything and start a project.
- Do you feel you do a better job of whatever you’re doing after getting a boost of inspiration?
Sewing Sue says
Inspiration, a wide topic! I’m generally inspired first by color or shape or design, I go tearing off after a new yarn or some gorgeous fabric. For me inspiration comes and goes, and it’s a good thing that sometimes it goes because those are the times I use to finish some of the projects I was inspired to start! I’m never happy doing just one project (I’m calling myself a process person rather than a project person) so I’d be bored only working on a single thing. I think I’ve cured myself of Second Sock Syndrome by knitting two pairs at a time, alternating between them, while working on a scarf or sweater too.
Laura Haywood says
I find lots of inspiration from sewing with others. I just attended a three-day local sewing retreat that was great fun. I also go to monthly sew-ins with a group of modern quilters at a local shop. Reading quilting/sewing magazines gets me revved up as well. Inspiration can be anywhere; these are my main sources. Sometimes I need to take a few days to a week off from sewing – I still work full time and occasionally lack the energy to go sew. I think how good of a job I do depends more on my energy level than on a boost of inspiration, although I love those boosts of inspiration!
Kathleen says
I find inspiration from lots of things. Workshops or classes. I’m gung ho to continue at home. Show and tell at quilting functions – I want to make everything! Things I see online – I want to try so many things. I have to be careful not to get overwhelmed and then shut down. I need to learn to only take on what I have time to do (or just a little more). I have lots of projects that I’ve gotten the materials for and haven’t started or got part way and then life (or other newer projects) got in the way. Sometimes the inspiration goes away and they become ‘have tos’.
Oh, of course I get inspired by your blog post – it got me back into knitting.
Joyce says
I get inspired by retreats…knitting, bobbinlace, etc. the inspiration lasts until I get home and have to go back to work and all the stress that comes from that.
Nelle Coursey says
yes I do!
dezertsuz says
Those are good questions. I think most of my inspiration comes visually – quilt show, magazine, blog photo, something I can see. I tend to finish things … but sometimes it takes a long time because I don’t realize how much time is passing as I move along, or don’t. So what I finish may not be what I started two months ago!