“Last night while driving home the sun was already
quite down and the rays were this golden yellow that is so typical to the fall…
and this morning I was out and about very early, there was dew on the grass and
on the small under growth, the air was cool and the dew looked like frost. No,
it was not frost yet, but the definite chill in the early morning air made me
think of it. It is still supposed to be a warm week, so my mind is not yet
thinking autumn-ly thoughts, I am enjoying the quiet of the late summer, when
the growth is slowing down, the hustle and bustle of the summer is calming down
and you can feel that there is change in the air once again.”
I wrote that in the beginning of the last week. Now we
are one week deeper into the fall and today the weather is grey, it has been raining.
The wind is in the north and that brings us up here at the threshold of the
fall.
Fall is wonderful; many people think that the
beginning of the year should be in the beginning of the fall instead of in the
middle of the winter, and I fall(!) into that category too. Autumn brings along
the lovely routines that have been left behind in the spring, and it is a
perfect time for something new, as most of us are well rested after the summer
months. New Year should not be in the middle of the winter right after
Christmas. It breaks the lovely celebrations, the much-needed vacation, the chocolate
overeating abruptly, one has just gotten into the mood of enjoying the holidays
and the good food that have been prepared weeks before, and then the bang! With
the fireworks, the New Year rolls in and the feeling of guilt… suddenly you
should – according to the magazines, start eating healthy and making plans for
the new coming year…it is like you have been in the dark room dozing quietly
and somebody walks in from the fresh air and turns on the light and tells you
to get moving…and you ask, what did you say? Like now? This of course might
only apply to the northern hemisphere.
I have longingly passed the aisles of pencils, sharpeners, notebooks and all the school related stuff while in the book store. How I loved to shop with the girls for all the school necessities in the fall when they were small. My crafting year starts in the fall. I am not always
sure what the new year will bring and often I am puzzled and little worried of
not knowing just where to turn to. I look at my fabrics and yarns and papers
and pencils and keep tossing and turning my brain to find something motivating,
something that will pull me through these coming winter months when lights dies
out and the surrounding nature falls asleep. If
only I had the patience to wait and see what happens, but no, I must keep
racking my brain and this often leads into frustration and picking up something
new every single day.
Couple of weeks ago I took out the box of kittens to give
away two and the box seemed empty after those two were gone (into a very good
home), that I had to make new ones. Of course, I cannot replace the two but I made
two new ones with their own personalities. Once again, the process was interesting
and rewarding and somehow heartwarming and I just need to make one more…or two or three or four...
Maybe this will be the year of the kittens, or then maybe
of something else. Here’s to the new crafting year! May it be full of creative
ideas, learning and fascinating processes! And may it bring you lots of
happiness, as we all need it. There have been many sad incidents during these
past weeks, I have felt hopeless and sad as many of you must also have felt. My
sincere condolences to all who have been hurt in any way.
Wool with you,
Lene
Lene, would you sell a kitten? I think having one would brighten my world. To pick it up, admire its workmanship, smile at its whimsy, and be warmed by the thought that it was made by the hands of a "blogpal" thousands of miles away in a different country and climate....
ReplyDeleteSo good to "hear" your voice again. Like Michelle, I would love to purchase one of your kittens as well...they are just so darn cute. Our mornings are darker and I love coming into my most favorite season - Fall!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to hear from you again! As always, you express my feelings - in this case, about fall - so much better than I can myself. I will think of you as, here in Maryland, we also begin to experience that golden sunlight of autumn. It won't be long!
ReplyDeleteAlways lovely words...........
ReplyDeleteHello Lena! I know I am not alone in being thrilled to find you back online again! How wonderful to hear from you. I share your sentiments about fall. It does feel like the year should begin now... and I too miss buying school supplies for my kids. Your kittens are just charming. Yes, cheers to a new crafting year!
ReplyDeleteAhh. As always, a delight to hear from you. Thanks for taking the time to stay in touch, Lene.
ReplyDeleteI think we are soul mates. My year always begins in the fall. I have been very lazy this summer and look forward to the new season!
ReplyDeleteI love your posts - always takes me away to happier places -- LOVE LOVE your kitties - are the available for purchase or do you have a pattern? Please keep sharing your beautiful thoughts!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your kittens !!!!
ReplyDelete(have a good creative year ! ;-) !)
Kittens with sweaters and hats! They are ready for fall and cooler days. Love the last two especially. Maybe it's the memories of new school years, but fall always signals new beginnings for me too.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy your words and art. Lovely.
Happy Fall!
annie
I love your kittens! I made dolls and bears for my children and I felt like once I gave them a face, they had a personality. Your kittens have TONS of personality! I also think the new year should begin in the fall!
ReplyDeleteFall and spring are the best seasons!
ReplyDeletePerhaps its time to let the kittens open their eyes?
I also consider Autumn the beginning of the year. It's a glorious time!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are back and all is well! I envy you your kittens - they would be such wonderful companions, at a time I could really use it! In the meantime, enjoy making them, they are so incredibly adorable.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back.
ReplyDeleteOh Lene how adorable are your Cats, and the pants ..... are so lovely
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving the world hope and inspiration... I'm always zo happy to hear from you and your special Nordic life.... And the Cats they close there eyes because they are so full of happiness....
Knitinglove from a automnal Netherlands....