That's Life ... Why I've Missed Steemit-ing

I can spread out my laptop, calendar, paperwork, books, crocheting supplies, and have a functional workspace that I can whisk away to my studio (unfinished) when company is due.

So what I have been working on? As I said, I have two UBAM parties coming up; my very first in-home party and a Facebook party. I'm super excited for the home party, as I've been hoping to book one for a while now, and I get to show off so many books!

(buy it now!)

As far as my personal business, I've been cranking out special orders like crazy lately. Donald & Daisy Duck keychains, an Ariel lovey, and now a Princess Poppy lovey and caterpillar (with more orders pending). That may not sound like much, but let's break it down:
I don't go by patterns, so I have to study photos and write up my own.
Then I have to purchase the correct yarn types and colors.
I have to precisely make every single little stitch.
Sew on any additional pieces.
Take pro photos.

Then cross my fingers and hope my customer loves it.

That's a lot of work being put into one single item, and when I have half a dozen backed up along with my own personal projects, it can get overwhelming. I have an epic Doctor Who scarf in the works, that will end up being 18 FEET long, according to the number of rows.

I have a sea turtle afghan starting soon as well, with SIX different people clamoring to order one. I am so blessed with a booming business! But you can see why it leaves so little time for blog posts; I tend to do those in bursts; writing up 3-7 at a time, and saving them in Google Docs or Evernote.

I need to get back to work and brunch, but I wanted to post an update. Hope all my fellow Steemians are having a great day!

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