Friday, December 30, 2011

Final 2011 Resolution Complete - Yarn Bombing!

I can guarantee every single one of you would have been laughing your heads off if you saw my shaking hands and nervous glances over the shoulder as I attempted my first yarn bombing this morning. Sheesh. I decided to give it a try when I noticed it was the only resolution I didn't complete for 2011. So, last night I gathered some scrap bits of yarn, got out my giant knitting needles, and knit up something chunky and fast. When I got to this little fence I started stitching my piece up right away flinching at the sound of every car that drove by. Then...there it was! Something I knit, something representative of my colorful and yarn loving self, sitting out there for all the world to see. Ok maybe not all the world...but hopefully it will make the people who pass by stop and smile. :)

2011 has been an amazing year. I can't believe I completed all of my resolutions:

- Increase confidence in myself:
I definitely achieved this goal! Through my Blogging for Confidence series I took little steps outside      of my comfort zone that had huge results. I am finally feeling comfortable in my skin and boy does it feel good.
- Take more time to create:
I am so proud of the new additions I made to the shop this year like my granny square cowls and crochet bows!
- Apply to a craft fair:
I had the most amazing time at my first craft show, the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash! I can't wait to enter another show and go through the craziness all over again.
- Submit my work to blogs and magazines:
I am so humbled to have my work featured on Craft, Frankie Magazine, and Lion Brand Yarn's blogs this year. Thank you to all of the bloggers who took the time to write about my blog or shop. I appreciate it more than you know.
- Increase my social network stamina
I am finally getting the hang of Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest...all that jazz. I wonder what new form of social media I will have to master this year!
- Attempt some yarn bombing
I did it! Yay!
- Be happier!
Check. Check. Check. This year I found my voice and I will never let it go silent again.


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33 comments:

  1. Oh, I love this!! :) I just had to install a public art piece this term and I was *so* nervous!! lol. So I feel ya. Way to go on your goals!

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  2. This is absolutely wonderful and really inspires me to step more outside my comfort zone this next year. I think I may do my own little blogging for confidence series, myself. Thanks for the inspiration! Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season. Best wishes! xx

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  3. This is awesome. I had to laugh at your shaking hands and nervous glances, because I would be the exact same way if I was doing it! :) It looks lovely.

    ~Kristin

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  4. that's so pretty! love the colors :)

    xoxo
    morgan<3

    littlealpaca.blogspot.com

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  5. Wow, way to go on completing all of your resolutions! Very impressive!!
    Love the yarn bombing, btw. :)

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  6. WOW!!! Congrats to you!!! YOU GO GIRL!! 2012 is going to be even better... xoxo

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  7. How wonderful to read such an enthusiastically happy post - I could "hear" it and it was just beautiful.. I even got a little misty and overcome with joy for you. It's been a wonderful year and I can't wait to watch you grow in 2012.

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  8. How wonderful that you completed every resolution you had this year, Meredith! You've definitely inspired me to be more courageous with my New Year's Resolutions and goals for the coming year.

    Have a lovely night!
    xoxo, Allie

    P.S. I LOVE your yarn-bombing! Very cute!

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  9. People do this everywhere in my town! It's so neat. xo, rv

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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  10. Congrats on completing your list! I recently started a blog and yarning projects and your blog has been a source of inspiration. The yarn bombing looks awesome. Hope to accomplish that too.

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  11. Yay! You go girl :) keep on keepin' on!

    Brooke

    thebebebird.blogspot.com

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  13. Yay! Good for you! I bet it brightened somebody's day up to discover it. :)

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  15. this is awesome!
    -georgia

    http://swonderfulgd.blogspot.com/

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  16. Meredith I am so happy I found your blog this year and that we have become blog friends. I just think you are so awesome and I hope that we can become even better pals in 2012! Come visit me!! <3

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  17. I'm so glad I found your blog this year! You're just adorable and I can't wait to see what your 2012 goals are. Happy New Year, Meredith! ♥

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  18. Hooray and well done! It looks beautiful,love the colours.....now to do it some more! (it gets easier each time) Happy New Year to you :-)

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  19. Beautiful. Some one has been 'yarn bombing' all the signs here in Copenhagen and it makes me happy every time I pass one.

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  20. I have NEVER heard of yarn bombing until this post! Gahhhh, thanks for inspiring me to yarn bomb. eeep!

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  21. Ah I sooo want to get involved in this yarn bombing movement- maybe i'll start with my weaving studio at Uni, mwahahaha! hope you have an excellent new year! <3

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  22. Yay! Fabulous work Meredith! I'm so glad I found your blog and I really look forward to lots more fun in 2012. If you would ever like to guest post again just let me know, I'd love to have you!
    Sophie x

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  23. this is seriously so fantastic. i wish i knew how to knit because i'd love to do something fun like this! <3

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  24. This post made me laugh so much. You are so cute, and I mean that with sincerity. From what stands out from these blogs is that you live being 'you' and that is such a beautiful thing.

    I do believe you've inspired me to knit. ;)

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  26. I love it! And I love the goals you made/conquered for yourself. I heart your blog. :)

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  27. Okay I have to do this!! YAY yarn bombing!!

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  28. I love the colors you used! Is that 3 strands of yarn together? Or is it just really chunky yarn? It's beautiful!

    How did you get the edges to be perpendicular to the rest of the piece? Is that a special techniqe for casting on/off or did you add that after it was finished? I definitely want to learn how to do that!

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  29. Looks great! All the best for 2012.

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  30. That's so cool! I'm learning how to knit and crochet and I hope I have the guts to start tagging stuff in the future...it's funny how innocent it is yet still can make you nervous. Also, that soooo cool your stuff was in Frankie..congrats!

    http://woodiiblog.blogspot.com/

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  31. Hi Meredith
    I know I'm a bit late commenting but I just wanted to say how much I love your blogging for confidence posts - they are so inspiring!
    I also wanted to ask you about the nail polish on your little blogging for confidence button. Are those your nails? How did you get the little heart on? Ever since I've noticed it I've wanted to have a go myself!!
    Really enjoy your blog. Thanks :o)

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  33. I love your yarn bomb! I'm actually off to do my first one today. So nervose!!

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