Getting Started: 5 Ways to Overcome Creative Resistance

When I read Rachel Mankowitz’s blog post about struggling to write music for some lyrics she’d heard, I could relate. How often have I had a spark of inspiration, a desire to do something, but never managed to follow through? Even when it’s something I really care about, resistance to working on the project is always there. In fact, the more I care, the harder it is to start. Why is that?

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Making Rope Out of Leaves, or Why Simple Projects Are A Must Right Now

I love making things, which is probably why I’m so annoyed by all the people who are insisting that the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to tackle a big creative project or be more productive. I want to be making things, people, trust me. But these are not the best conditions for creating.

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Storm Cloud Shawlette: The Perfect Project For Imperfect Handspun Yarn

Two years ago, I bought some soft blue Corriedale wool with touches of yellow silk in it. The minute I … More Storm Cloud Shawlette: The Perfect Project For Imperfect Handspun Yarn

Finished Friday: Knit Tomato and Napramach Bag (In Progress)

I continue to knit at random. When I told a friend this, she imagined yarn strung all over the place … More Finished Friday: Knit Tomato and Napramach Bag (In Progress)

Finished Friday: Knitted Octopus and More Yarn

I finished another Hansi Singh pattern this week. I was curious about the shaping of the octopus head, so I … More Finished Friday: Knitted Octopus and More Yarn