So today’s Friday 5 is pretty random. Which is fine, things feel pretty random overall as we are in the thick of moving back and forth between Raleigh and Asheville.
No. 1: Walk in massage appointments
I don’t believe these actually exist. Every place I have ever seen that advertised these, ereally did not offer it. But as soon as I hit publish, I am heading to one such place to ease my back. We have only moved the tiniest of loads and I am feeling every minute of my age. Fingers crossed… I really want relief today.
No. 2: A change of plan
I was supposed to go back to Asheville this week to grab another load and return with Bruce and a small Uhaul. Plans changed when Bruce landed an interview on Monday. So I have officially been here a week. I am kind of glad I did not attempt a second load and trip, because I am beat, and actually super busy with other tasks of setting up house.
No. 3: Brain power and downtime
I am working on this right now. It is one of the more complex patterns I have ever tackled. But it is absolutely perfect for making me slow down in the evening and just focus on my knitting. It is the Jewel Dragon Pattern and is a Ravelry Download.
No. 4: Zaycon Fresh
So the main reason I needed to stay through the end of this week was to pick up my co-op meat order from Zaycon Fresh. We had been getting grass fed meat from the local Ag school near Asheville. I has looked for a suitable substitute for when we move and found Zaycon. This was my first pick up in Cary. The prices are great and the meat is good. We have ordered the chicken breast and ground beef, both awesome and terrific prices.
Full disclosure: that is referral link… But rest assured I would never recommend stuff I don’t use and love myself.
#5 I love my new studio space
I can’t even begin to tell you how awesome it is to have dedicated studio space again. It has been almost a year since I moved out of the space in Asheville in preparation for our move here. Right now there is only my drum carders and some shelves here right now. But for the last 3 morning I have been able to grab my coffee come downstairs and do a little work. This space was totally what sold me on the townhome. So very grateful.
So what are you rocking this Friday. Post on your blog and link it here, or just leave me your 5 in the comment below. Have a good weekend y’all.
Fiber artist Stacey Budge-Kamison AKA UrbanGypZ lives and works in Cary NC. She can also be found knitting in public, hammering out her latest e-course at local cafés and spinning yarns in her booth at her favorite arts festivals. A designer at heart, Stacey has decided that her mission is to help fellow knitters, crocheters, weavers and felters embrace their own style and creativity by exploring fiber art as it is a part of their everyday life and helping them embrace the title of artist no matter where they are in their journey. 
Hey Gypz… I have recently moved from LA to a lovely place The Owens Valley, CA. Great landscape inspiration. VERY rural. I am amidst unpacking boxes and yearning to be in my studio instead. I would post a photo, but don’t know how to insert. I have a 4 legged dog-child, but no cats. Anyway, back to fiber. I am interested in exactly the kind of work I see of yours…especially the weavings on the fb page banner. I am a moderate biginner in fiber “from sheep to shawl” (which will be the name of my first fiber arts show). I have made a couple of shawls or wraps from my home spun art yarns. I really love them. It’s one of those things that even if no one else likes them…I can’t stop. I’m sure you know what I mean. I am now selling my ashford 32″ in favor of 8″ or 10″ sampleit…awaiting your advice. I love dying my fibers and carding and spinning and knitting and weaving and wearing. It really is a natural high. If I could find a way to market or at least make a living at it, I would. I am really interested in seeing photos of fiber studios…ideas…sequencing for tools/equipment, easy access storage ideas, etc. Best to you.
Congrats on your new space! You mentioned waiting advice, If I owe you an email reply, please resend. I am like a chicken with my head cut off these days and fear it may have slipped through the cracks!
What do you mean the shop won’t open til the new year? That’s like…2017.
I’m very excited to see your new twist on things. Get it?
I enjoy your emails, blogs, newsletter, videos etc!.
I have studio envy. So cool.
Unfortunately…yes 2017. <---sounds so far away when I see it written out. but alas yes... need time to hammer out details and settle in.