February 6

There's something very satisfying about crocheting with thread and a tiny hook.

It takes lots of time to actually make anything with thread, of course, but once those chains come together and a lightweight, lacy creation takes shape, there's a feeling of calm that comes over me that I can't quite describe. It's freeing.

It is, I think, human nature to want things to be done quickly, but creating some things --like handmade lace-- takes time and genuine effort and patience.

It's so good to be reminded that beautiful things take time to develop, because Heaven knows I --like my partially completed doily-- am still very much a work in progress.