the WeaveRing
I’m still rather new to this blogging stuff and frankly, I’m in awe of those who can create such lovely sites with interesting posts and near-professional pics. I have to wonder whether these people have young children? I’m so thankful when I have a moment to do the actual knitting or weaving, let alone take award-winning photos of my projects or write witty prose about it! But I’m whinging now, amn’t I?
(I feel myself being pulled away from the topic again…can’t help it…distracted by Irish language….my 6-year old son regularly says, “Amn’t I?” Such as, “I’m a good bike rider, amn’t I, Mama?” It’s such an interesting contraction, I must say. Haven’t decided whether it’s correct English grammar, though. I’ve been told at our Dublin Stitch n Bitch gathering that it would come from a more literal Gaelic to English translation. It’s cute on my son, but not sure I’ll want him to say it when he’s grown. Hmmmm…..)
Back to blogging…I was wandering along the internet discovering various blogs when I came upon the WeaveRing. I think I would like to be connected to other weaving blogs. (That is, if they let me in!) Weaving blogs are a rare breed, I think. Not as grossly prolific as knitting blogs. Don’t get me wrong, I love knitting and am often inspired by knit-intensive bloggers. But there are just so many of ‘em! And I’m easily overwhelmed following link after link filled with knitted fancies!
But to take the woven blog road less traveled is more my speed…kind of like weaving itself. You can’t rush it. It’s thoughtful and contemplative. As a new student of weaving, I’m just now learning to appreciate what depth of skill a weaver has to have! So as a newbie, now off I go to read and learn from those skilled craftspeople who are sharing their thoughts and pics on their blogs…I’m riding the weave ring!