Freedom
Thank you for all of the pinafore love. Someone asked if I would be publishing a pattern, but unfortunately the answer is no. I wasn’t sure what I was doing drafting a pattern for myself so clearly I wouldn’t feel confident to do it properly. Maybe, once I’ve figured it out a bit better myself I’ll post a tutorial.
So I finished university, maybe forever, last Wednesday. Since then I’ve been celebrating that a little, crafting a bit and generally enjoying my new found freedom. Today I went to an exhibition about Pixar in the Museum of Scotland (or whatever it’s technically called - the one on Chambers St). If you’re in Edinburgh it is absolutely worth going to. My friend Sarah and I were most enchanted by the 3 dimensional Toy Story zoetrope (sp?). I think we watched it 6 times over, and then we felt very dizzy - it involves strobe lights and lots of spinning. There were also lots of polymer clay and resin models of characters from the films which were fascinating and which inspired me to get out the polymer clay that arrived last week. I’ve been wanting to make some more dolls for a long time, and promised myself that I could do so after exams. When I got home from the museum I made a start.
Sitting by this head is a little dish of eyeballs for more dolls.
Here are a couple of other things I’ve been playing with recently. I have so many things to share, so I’m sure I’ll be updating lots this week. Right now it’s all a little overwhelming, as blogging always seems to be when I haven’t posted for a while!
I just got up to close the curtains and spotted something that made me smile - one of my neighbors has a dressform that looks like my one’s twin in their livingroom window.
p.s. My delightful (but dangerously nearby) lys has a new online shop: http://www.hkhandknitonline.co.uk/index.php
Posted: May 14th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 12
Comments
Comment from Sarah
Time: May 14, 2007, 10:54 pm
The Zeotrope is amazing, and I would say it was worth the admission price all by itself. I, too, stood and watching it for about an hour, entranced by waving aliens!
And congratulations on your freedom from university! I have another two years to go, so I’m very envious. What’s your next step? Back for more learning or moving into the real world?
Comment from Michele
Time: May 15, 2007, 12:20 am
congratulations on finishing university!
your doll feels like she’s full of personality.
Comment from geertje
Time: May 15, 2007, 12:30 am
congratulations!!! have you figured out yet what you’re going to do next?
(and i’m much impressed by your doll!)
Comment from mary
Time: May 15, 2007, 4:07 am
CONGRATS!!
You’re way better at sculpting than I ever could be…what is the mystery knitted object at the bottom of the post?
Comment from Jezze
Time: May 15, 2007, 8:28 am
Congratulations! Sticking it out all the way through a degree can be pretty tough; enjoy your freedom, it’s well-deserved.
Comment from Laura
Time: May 15, 2007, 8:52 am
Congratulations on the university-finishing - it’s a huge milestone! Welcome to the rest of your life!
Comment from Wiggley
Time: May 15, 2007, 1:58 pm
Congrats !
We stumbled upon your Blog on Mum’s bookmarked list.
Mum said after University, it’ll be a real test of life everyday from now onwards !
By the way, Mum loves your site. She’s learning how to knit at the moment, and struggling with her first sock.
Comment from shadkitty
Time: May 15, 2007, 3:58 pm
Wow! Being all finished with your university is huge! It must be exciting and almost overwhelming. I look forward to all of the updating. :)
Comment from Heather
Time: May 15, 2007, 4:03 pm
Congratulations on finishing university! Enjoy your freedom. And what are you using for eyes for your dolls? Looks like peppermints!
Comment from Alice from france
Time: May 15, 2007, 5:08 pm
Congratulation on finishing university! Take your life and go on! I am happy that you finished your studies!
Will you talk about your projects on a next post? And have you finished your grey hoodie sweater?
Comment from Mindie
Time: May 16, 2007, 12:55 pm
The doll looks amazing, truly lifelike. Congrats on finishing Uni. It’s a wonderful time in your life, full of potential.
Comment from Elaine
Time: May 16, 2007, 5:20 pm
The Pixar exhibit rocked didn’t it? I loved that heliotrope thing - it was real magic before my eyes.
Congrats on graduating :0)
Thanks for the HK handknits online shop link - I never seem to get through to Edinburgh enough so this is perfect!
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