I enjoyed your references to routine and rigidity; I am very much the same. Although I don't do knitting or sewing projects like yourself, I have been thinking of a similar idea with regards my writing (which is my only real 'craft'), as well as my reading (of physical books), and yoga practice, which is something I love but often sideline unless I'm attending an actual class. I like your idea of 'a little bit is better than nothing'. I have been trying to incorporate something similar in the past few days: just reading one page of a book; just doing a five minute yoga video, for example. It is more tricky with my writing, as I don't like to sit and write unless I know I have a chunk of uninterrupted time. Now I'm wondering whether I could incorporate your ideas here as well, and how this would look for a short burst of writing. Thanks for sharing your ideas! :)
Oh, this is such a good reminder that I need to get back into my own yoga practice! I'm always telling myself I don't have time, yet my favorite routines are only about 15 minutes long. I also am not good at applying my own rules to my writing - I do typically like to set aside large chunks of time for that. I'd be curious to see if you have any success with shorter, possible more frequent, bouts of writing!
You've inspired me to find time today to get into my sewing room. I still have that velvet jacket to finish (I will NEVER sew silk velvet again!), as well as a different jacket to alter down to my size. Both are close to being finished. Now I think I'll just work a bit each day on one or the other. Thank you!
Oh, sewing silk velvet does sound extremely tricky! That's the sort of thing I feel I'd have to sew in short bursts, lest I get too frustrated and bin the whole thing.
I enjoyed your references to routine and rigidity; I am very much the same. Although I don't do knitting or sewing projects like yourself, I have been thinking of a similar idea with regards my writing (which is my only real 'craft'), as well as my reading (of physical books), and yoga practice, which is something I love but often sideline unless I'm attending an actual class. I like your idea of 'a little bit is better than nothing'. I have been trying to incorporate something similar in the past few days: just reading one page of a book; just doing a five minute yoga video, for example. It is more tricky with my writing, as I don't like to sit and write unless I know I have a chunk of uninterrupted time. Now I'm wondering whether I could incorporate your ideas here as well, and how this would look for a short burst of writing. Thanks for sharing your ideas! :)
Oh, this is such a good reminder that I need to get back into my own yoga practice! I'm always telling myself I don't have time, yet my favorite routines are only about 15 minutes long. I also am not good at applying my own rules to my writing - I do typically like to set aside large chunks of time for that. I'd be curious to see if you have any success with shorter, possible more frequent, bouts of writing!
You've inspired me to find time today to get into my sewing room. I still have that velvet jacket to finish (I will NEVER sew silk velvet again!), as well as a different jacket to alter down to my size. Both are close to being finished. Now I think I'll just work a bit each day on one or the other. Thank you!
Oh, sewing silk velvet does sound extremely tricky! That's the sort of thing I feel I'd have to sew in short bursts, lest I get too frustrated and bin the whole thing.
Exactly how I worked on it.
I love the idea of building consistent craft habits too and currently trying to get back to spinning. And the images you've shared are beautiful.
I want to get back into spinning, too! Must have a dig through my fiber stash this week.