Making Dreams Happen

Part of the reason I started this blog was to get some footing in making a crafting business for myself, but as you may have noticed I tend to make most of these fun creations for myself.  I suppose there's a part of me that always worries that these sweet little creations won't be loved as they deserve, which is silly I know- but I hear so many stories about unloved hats and discarded sweaters that I've become a bit reluctant to craft for just anyone.

Lucky for me, the first custom order for knitting I got was from an endlessly inspiring person that I've admired for years.  She asked for two hooded cowls to be made, and in a heartbeat I was doing my best to get them knit up and ready to be loved by her.  

She might not know it, but the relief to have her be my first hand knits customer was immense.  I couldn't imagine a better home.

While it may have not felt like it on the outside, I was so delighted how relatively quick they knit up.  I made basic rectangles for the hoods, then stitched them up the back, and then attached them to a long strip that buttons in the front.

Maybe it was the pure excitement of making these for someone, or the practice I've been getting as of late, but I've never felt so chipper about how well my knitted items were stitched together.  

Soon enough my dreams of selling knits to a good home were made a reality.  Over a cup of tea she opened up the package where they laid in wait and scrunched the fabric of the knitting to make sure it had the proper feel.  

I never realised how easy it could be to sell a knitted item until I saw how much other people can value the time and love that's put into something.  Here I've been, hoarding away all my creations (save for minor moments where I make something for my mother or partner), yet seeing my friend take these hoods home was just as good as the first time I wear something I've made out (and it doesn't take up as much space in my home!).  

So in the season of sharing and loving, know that even if you've heard the horror stories or experienced them yourself, there will always be wonderful people out there that appreciate your time and energy, all you have to do is know the difference.

Stay sweet, stay crafty, and stay tuned.