Procrastination and Speed Wrenches

The past few days have been busy here in Philly. First off I had a strike on Monday for a theatre in the city. I was extremly excited about it once I got there because I got to strike the electrics with the ME which has never happened before. Stage electrics is my actual trade and what I do. I almost didn't bring my speed wrench but I figured better safe that sorry and it was so true this time.

Yesterday I had a deadline and well I procrastinated, a lot. The only thing I knew about my knitting submission is that it was going to be a modular knitting project. After about four hours of research, swatching, sketching, filling in forms, taking photos, and two cups of coffee I had a finished submission. The last design that got accepted came into being much as this one. As much as I like to be prepared and have things done early I am starting to think I do my best work under some pressure. Well see what happens.

fruits of my labor

Deadlines and Wet Weather

I'm a bit blogged out after my last post, that and the weather is ick today. I may as well stay in watch netflix and work on my pattern project. Knitty's first fall and holiday head start deadline is sneaking up on me. I have nothing for them as of right now.

It also seems that I do good work under pressure. I hate this, but I'm going to put off designing anything until I actually have something good to submit. Same goes for a few of my other deadlines. Also I must finish knitting the pattern that I'm releasing in my shop at the end of the month. I am so close I just have to finish the lacy bit at the top and then its all finishing work after that. Today is a great day for staying put and knitting.

I have finished my first pair of leggings and am almost done with my second, which I will finish today.