PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
“Letting go of items that no longer serve you is freeing.”
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There is a lot of talk (especially among those of us of a certain age) about decluttering and simplifying. All of a sudden everywhere I look there is a new way to sort and declutter all the years of stuff we have over accumulated. It seems like a great idea when I am reading the book but putting it into practice isn’t always that easy. I actually have to DO it. But taken in small sections it can be do-able.
Take for example a yarn and fiber stash.
I for one have a lot of yarn, thread, and fiber that I will likely not actually use. I can divide my stash (which everyone should have in ample supply) into four simple categories:
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Definitely will use–I have a project in mind for this.
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Most likely will use–I like the colors and using this weight of yarn.
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Can’t quite give up on–maybe I will want to make a _________someday.
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Donate to the Auction NOW! Why on earth did I ever get this and why did I EVER think I would do with this?
Categories one and two are no-brainers. They should have a prime spot in my stash where I can find them and put them to use. Category four also is a simple fix. However,
category three is more problematic and frankly this takes up a great deal of the stash. I think I would like to use it, it is mostly very nice quality and would, I am sure, make up some lovely handwoven items. But the truth is it is probably just going to sit there another year or two waiting for me to make up my mind.
Or should I share it with someone who will use and enjoy it sometime soon?
Donating the yarn and fiber that doesn’t work for me is liberating. Not only does it make room for more yarn that I WILL use, but it makes me happy to see someone pick it up and say, “Oh! I’ve been looking for something like this.”
I challenge each of you to take some time and go through your stash. Look for those things you love and put them in a place where you will use them soon. And as for those that you won’t—get them bagged up and donate them to the guild Auction. You can bring them to the meeting this month, or make arrangements with Kim for pick up.
It is a win-win!
Skagit Valley Weavers’ Guild Auction is coming Saturday, May 1 during our regular meeting time. Bring your checkbook or credit cards and several fiber friends!
Questions? Kim McKinnon kimbert@earthlink.net can answer them!
Our program this month will feature Cally Booker from her studio in Scotland speaking on twills. If you can’t join us in person, here is the zoom link for the program.
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Be sure to bring some show and tell this month! We will not be having it in May!
Looking forward to seeing you in April 5.
Susan
president@skagitweaversguild.org