What a week it's been!

On Monday, my project for Spin Off magazine was due. I think I emailed the text for the article after the editor was already asleep, lol, but I got it done!

Tuesday was our live Open Studio for the Ocean Virtual Art Residency and the publication of the virtual exhibition. If you missed us live, you can watch the recording here!

I was actually still working on the last piece during the live event...

But on Wednesday I got her finished and onto the blocking boards!

And then this morning I pulled a muscle in my back underneath my shoulder blade while pulling up my pants. 😆

At least it didn't happen until after the work was done, though! I plan to take the next few days to try and rest a little.

Of course, I do still have a pattern in testing.

And once the last Ocean piece is dry I'll get measurements on all four so I can order the wood panels for mounting them on. (I can't wait to see them fully finished!)

Then there's the new Moorit magazine call for crochet designs that's got a few wheels turning in my head...

Plus the open call from the National Parks Arts Foundation for the next residency opportunity at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and you know I would just really love an excuse to spin for and crochet a big black and red volcano inspired colorfield!

And I'm still working on the 100 Day Project, too!

The next five paintings are available in my Etsy shop, by the way.

This set is a bit moodier, don't you think?

I'm still having fun with these, though. They offer a nice little break and it's nice to splash a little color around in between other things!

A few of these might end up in next year's calendar... I am also definitely feeling an urge to crochet with some colorful yarn!

Oh, speaking of crocheting and color, be sure to mark your calendar for March 26th: the next Color Lab will be all about stripes!

More about that soon, but if you have any questions (or hot tips) about stripes in your crochet projects, I'd love for you to hit that reply button and share with me.

I'm working on a list of different ways to use and plan stripes and during the live session I'll be available for questions, demonstrations, and brainstorming—or really, whatever y'all might need! It's looking like these Color Labs are going to be scheduled on the fourth Thursday of each month for the time being, so you can go ahead and pencil one in for April 23rd as well!

What's your number one question about color in your crochet projects?? I'd love to help you answer it!

Okay. It's time to go do some more stretching. And then start dinner, actually. I can't sit still for very long with this back/shoulder thing before it starts bothering me. Hopefully it will feel better tomorrow.

Cheers, y'all!

-Connie

P.S. These three skeksis-looking kids are still hanging out with momma hen Frankie, but they do NOT like it when I go outside! 😆