January 17, 2016

Perfectionism

On a bleak grey day this weekend I decided that, if the sun wasn't going to shine, I would brighten my own day by pulling out some of my favourite yarns and try and capture their unique colourways. It is quite challenging to take a good picture indoors, especially at this time of year.  One of my ongoing goals is to work on developing my photography skills.  Photography has always been an interest of mine but it wasn't until I started my blog that I became passionate about improving my skills.

 I was recently watching one of my favourite YouTube bloggers, Casey Neistat, and he was sharing his philosophy about perfectionism which I really connected with.  Essentially he says that you should never let your desire for perfection prevent you from finishing something.  To finish something off, even imperfectly, is to learn from it and then you can move on and get closer to perfection.  I think this is a great lesson for me as I tend to be a perfectionist in many areas of my life.  For example, I had wanted to start blogging some time before I got the guts to do it.  I never felt like my pictures were good enough or what I had to say was important enough. I finally realized that blogging is just something that would bring me joy and not to overthink it. I have been blogging for two and a half years now and I feel like I have improved my content of my blog by constantly publishing one each week.  I know I still have a long way to go but I am okay with that.  
With this philosophy in mind I present you with the following photos of some of my favourite yarns from my stash.

Madelinetosh 80/10/10 Sport:  Tannenbaum



Sweet Fiber Yarns Cashmerino 20:  Verve

Lorna's Laces Haymarket:  Harrison

Dream in Color Classy with Cashmere:  Carousel

Madelinetosh Pashmina:  Baroque Violet

Malabrigo Rios:  Piedras
Now the fun begins: what should I do with these lovely skeins?

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6 comments:

  1. Kat RiddellJanuary 17, 2016 at 10:22 PM

    Ooh, I love these yarns! I've also been thinking a lot about perfectionism this weekend, so thank you for sharing that quote, it was really nice to hear.

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    1. ChristineJanuary 19, 2016 at 9:14 AM

      Thanks Kat! If only there was more time in the day to knit with them. I am glad you enjoyed the quote.

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  2. MonicaJanuary 18, 2016 at 11:49 AM

    I love that you are blogging each week. Love reading you. Your words are refreshing; down to earth. And your work and yarns are sources of inspiration for me. Pat yourself in the back. You are creating beautiful work and taking lovely pictures. xoxo

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    1. ChristineJanuary 19, 2016 at 9:15 AM

      You are so kind thanks Monica! Your comment made my day. ; )

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  3. JulieJanuary 20, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    such amazing colours!! oh man, I don't know what you'll do with all that lovely yarn- maybe hats, cowls, or mitts seem the obvious choices but maybe some could be combined for fun new ideas, too- striped shawls?

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    1. ChristineJanuary 21, 2016 at 6:23 AM

      I forgot to mention that I am lucky enough to have sweater quantities of a few of them..so some of them are definitely going to be knit into cardigans, etc. : )

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