"quack!" a new start
Hugs to all you dear friends who have kept me going through some very rough times! The little black cloud has faded a bit and I'm working hard to get things back into order. So, some announcements...
No. 1 I've decided to stop moping about and make life happen.
No. 2 Linsie Woolsie is soon to be a reality! I've purchased the inventory and will be transporting everything to its temporary home on Monday. The thought of all those luscious yarns at my fingertips has me worried that I will give in to temptation and start knitting with reckless abandon rather than getting the shop in order! Perhaps I should hide all the needles? The target date for opening is July 14th. I'll post some photos of the store's exterior as soon as I can.
No. 3 I'd really like the new shop to feature some of the beautiful items that you create! Not just knitted or fiber items - I'm interested in soft dolls and animals, quilting, sewing, art, stationery, collage art, book arts, etc. as long as it is your original design and hand crafted (machine sewing is allowed :0). So if anyone is interested in being represented please contact me by email with your proposals. Please include product descriptions, availability, and wholesale pricing or consignment terms. Rosie Posie and I will seriously consider each and ever one... there's so much talent out there in our little neighborhood! Everything I've seen emerge from your heads and hands exudes such loving care, craftsmanship and quality... I'm convinced that our arts can make a difference. Let's get it out there!
Hope to hear from you very soon! (((((hugs))))) 
Lulu,
I am so happy for you!!! I have no idea how to knit..maybe you could do an online tutorial. I am sure that the sun will shine a little more each day and before you know it, there will be no clouds. Congrats on this wonderful venture:)
Posted by:Courtney | 11 June 2006 at 05:06 AM
Ah-ha! there she is ! Getting her ducks in a row !
So the shop is a GO ! ?
How fun for youuuu ! You won't have time for a black cloud to bother you now Girl ! Just wait and see !
I can't wait for pictures of you , your new edeavor and allll that luscious yarn and fiber.
Here's to YOU ! This is the new chapter in your book of life eh ?
JOY! Full speed ahead !
Love to you, S.
Posted by:arttealife/onecrabapple | 11 June 2006 at 08:36 AM
Dear Lulu,
I am so very pleased to hear this lovely and exciting news! I am so very proud for you and wish you every success and happiness...course I've been wishing that for you all along, you know!
It brings me happiness to hear that you've chosen to make life happen. It is hard for sensitive people to be happy even when things are at their best. I learned a long time ago that for reasons I don't always understand, life is going to keep handing me challenges (some you would not believe!) and while I sometimes wish I could hand them right back, I have learned to say thank you, for I know they make me a stronger and a more appreciative person.
We can't always choose the things that come our way, but we surely can choose what we make of them. Make your life beautiful!
Posted by:Mrs.Staggs | 11 June 2006 at 10:04 AM
hi! I just found you! Here is some encouragement. A Yarn Shop opened in my small town "Yarn It All!" ha-ha! And business has been booming for her. She has already moved to a bigger spot and has completely full knitting classes....which is a huge part of her business (find teachers asap!) Are these your illustrations down below? They are extraordinary!!
Posted by:monica lee | 11 June 2006 at 01:20 PM
Congratulations!!!! I am so thrilled for you! A little shop of your very own! I hope this doesn't mean you will stop illustrating! Please be sure to post your business card just as soon as you have it!
Best of Wishes!
Claudia
Posted by:Claudia Rohling | 11 June 2006 at 06:28 PM
P.S. My computer crashed and I have just gotten it up and running. I lost your email in the mess of it all. I am putting your link on my site.
Claudia
Posted by:Claudia Rohling | 11 June 2006 at 06:31 PM
I am so happy for you Lulu! This is so exciting and you are going into it with a really positive attitude. I think you will be a great success. Congratulations and I can't wait to hear how it all goes!
Posted by:Sweet pea | 11 June 2006 at 08:09 PM
WOOOOOOOOT!!! So glad to see you back - and looking forward to seeing Linsie Woolsie (such a very Jan Austen name!)THRIVING!!
Maybe it is the stars or something - the black clouds seem to be lifting a little for everyone, I think. I hope so!
PS - love the ducklings!
Posted by:Caitlin O'Connor | 12 June 2006 at 02:49 AM
Such good news! Only grey clouds now--those we can handle! Your shop will be the best with all types of visuals to encourage people. How very exciting for you! Congrats!
Posted by:Rosa | 12 June 2006 at 06:08 PM
I'm so excited for you!! An amazing turn of the negative into a massive positive, what a role model! All the best for the imminent future and keep posting! Love the illo's by the way, they are just darling.
Posted by:Ness | 13 June 2006 at 04:20 AM
Lulu, how wonderful for you! I have no doubt it will be a success with your creative outlook and eyes!
Posted by:Ulla | 13 June 2006 at 06:56 AM
How exciting. Congratulations and good luck. You are off on a wonderful new adventure!
Posted by:Erin | 13 June 2006 at 08:19 PM
Congratulations Lulu! I'm trying to get caught up on my blog reading so I'm just learning of your new adventure now. I know it's going to be a wonderful shop especially with you as its mistress :) Oh, and I *love* the name, couldn't be better!
Posted by:Cassi | 13 June 2006 at 09:12 PM
I am sooo excited that you are opening a yarn store. Even though I will probably never get to see it. I hope this is a wonderful adventure for you !!!!
Blessings Clarice
Posted by:Clarice | 14 June 2006 at 06:48 AM
How exciting, Lulu! It sounds like such an adventure to start your own business! I love the idea that you are incorporating the work of so many talented people into it, too. Makes me wish I had enough time to make things to put in your shop!
Please post pictures of the shop when you have a place. I would love to be able to see it, even if it is only online. :)
Lots of love and luck and sunny wishes coming your way!
Posted by:Heather | 14 June 2006 at 10:27 AM
Congratuations!! So exciting, can't wait to see photos.
Best wishes!
Posted by:myra | 14 June 2006 at 06:31 PM
ooooooooh they are lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congratulations :)
Posted by:patricia metola | 15 June 2006 at 01:31 AM
How wonderful Lulu!! Congratulations and so looking forward to hearing more about the shop!
Posted by:Anastasia | 16 June 2006 at 07:39 PM
How exciting to have a yarn shop - what a dream come true! I am sorry this congrats is so late - I hope everything is going smoothly. It is such a great idea to incorporate indi-crafter/knitter items in your shop. It will bring people in and inspire them to create! So exciting! Best of luck!
Posted by:Robin | 17 June 2006 at 06:29 PM
What a wonderful name for a yarn shop! Love the initial illustration for the sign too. Congrats!
Posted by:Kris | 18 June 2006 at 04:44 PM
nice work!
;)
Posted by:Czeslaw | 21 July 2007 at 02:06 PM
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Posted by:Peter | 17 October 2007 at 04:28 PM
Thank you for good job!
Your work is marvelous!!
like your site ! Its very well !
Cool website! ;) Best regards and nice day!
Very doll!
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