I like to start Mondays with goals usually and we'll get to that shortly. What I really want to know is, what holds you back? 🧶Is it the fear of failure? 🧶Maybe confidence and not being sure you know what you're doing? 🧶Is it pressure to live up to expectations? Is it something all together different? You see, my personality is such that if I am not confident that I know what im doing, I will not do it. Im not sure if its the pressure or failure or some combination of the two. I will tell you this, when I came to teaching crochet, I had no clue how to do that. Yes. I had experience teaching my kids crochet as well as experience teaching other people's kids in homeschool co-op classes. Teaching crochet was the scariest thing I jumped into doing. I am so glad I did. It is so rewarding because crochet is so much more than taking yarn and making something pretty with it. It builds so much more: 🧶confidence 🧶patience 🧶creativity 🧶calmness 🧶muscle memory There's more but this is off the top of my skull. It is so rewarding to watch the relationships in class grow. To see confidence in the eyes of my students when a stitch clicks with ease after so many hours (some of them minutes because they are amazing) of practice. Helping those, especially those that feel unteachable, is such a blessing. *I have permission to share my students photos.

Its the end of week 2! Show us your progress! Then head on over to the Week 3 module and get ready for some exciting times finishing out the project!

Mark your calendars, Nookies! We’re bringing the Front Porch vibes to life with our very first live Hump Day Grounding Chat. ​Wednesday is often the day when the week feels a little "tangled," so let's carve out a small pocket of peace to straighten out the knots together. Whether you have a project in your lap or you just need fifteen minutes of calm atmosphere to reset your brain, you are welcome here. ​The Details: ​📅 When: Wednesday ​⏰ Time: 12:30 PM EST ​📍 Where: Right here in the Sanctuary (Skool Live) ​What to Expect: ​This isn't a high-pressure class; it’s a mental "soft-pants" break. I’ll be live-stitching—likely working through some of that HDC rhythm we’ve been talking about—and checking in on our collective tension. ​We’ll talk about: ​Checking our grip (letting go of that "hard-pants" stress). ​The sensory feel of our current projects. ​How to turn a "Wonky Caterpillar" afternoon into a "Soft Victory." ​Pro-tip: Bring your favorite beverage and whatever you’re currently working on (even if it’s just a ball of yarn you like to squish!). ​Will I see you there? Drop a "SEE YOU THEN!" in the comments so I can get a head-count for our virtual front porch! 👇

Today is another hard day physically. I am in a really crappy flare and its lasted long enough that now neuropathy and hypersensitivity of the skin have presented (this is a normal step in my "disease ", it just means that inflammation is high) All joints and muscles are achy, but I am not letting that stop me! I am pacing myself and continuing to do what brings me joy. This morning I'm grateful for: 🌧 the sound of the rain against the walls and roof of my home ❄️ the possibility of snow (yes, the weather is killing me, but i love the snow) 🫂 snuggles from my youngest monkey 🗣conversation with my hubs 💪to wake another day 💧remembering electrolytes and supplements before anything else. ☕️fresh ground coffee; the scent, the flavor ❤️ pure will 🌱 growth What's your gratitude list this morning.

​"My hands are learning the rhythm. My mind is finding the rest." Found this one interesting... Left palm sore w/ the tighter stitches, but that isn't why I found it interesting as I knew or figured that. What i find interesting on the loose & just right is about the same for me. My think is when I turn I think is why my projects curl some now that I did this!