Seven geese pierce straight line over frigid bay,
Intervals between them constantly equal,
Pointed wings slash as if joined to make an axel:
Today is the ideal moment between yesterday and tomorrow.
Deng Ming~Dao
For a number of years now I have been asking Ken to build a working dye studio for me in our barn. I kept telling him I knew I could sell enough yarn to justify it, but I am not sure that he quite believed it.
Every year at Fryeburg Fair people would ask me if I had a brick and mortar store and I would have to tell them no...not yet...but soon. It was at one of those shows when my parents were visiting with me when a good number of people asked me about a shop that convinced my Dad. My Dad then proceeded to assure Ken by saying..."If you build it they will come"
I don't think that Ken was quite sure about any of this however until he sat with me for a day at the fair....hmmmm...... he proceeded to think on it some....
....and thought upon it did he....
This winter he has helped me to finally realize a dream. I am really and truly going to have a working dye studio that is not in my kitchen! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am!
See those 2 vent holes? Yes...I am going to have 2 stove tops which with the bigger pans that I am buying is going to enable me to triple my work. I am excited because it is seriously going to help me shorten my turn around time in a huge way!
I currently dye 2 skeins to a pan with 2 pans on the stove. You can understand why I have a 10 day turn around for my dye to order shop....this will be huge for me!
The walls are painted and the floor is finished. Today the town assessor came to inspect the work (to raise our taxes of course) so next it is on to purchase the cabinets and counter that will house the stove tops....yay!
Now that things are really progressing, I will start posting pictures weekly until it is finished. Have I told you how excited I am?? I am pinching myself with excitement!!
That is totally exciting! I want to come visit when it is done.
Posted by: Laurie | Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 04:55 PM
great news! the floor looks beautiful, can't wait to see more as the project moves forward.
Posted by: Northmoon | Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 05:45 PM
What a great way to support what you do. I am glad that he saw with his own eyes at a fair what popular work you do.
Posted by: Silver Ilix | Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 01:12 AM
Kim,
This is absolutely thrilling! I am so happy for you! Happy for us too. :o)
Posted by: Bobbie in AK | Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 04:55 PM
wonderful news! it's going to be fabulous!
Posted by: duni | Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 01:54 PM
WOW! So exciting Kim. Congratulations!
Posted by: Patty | Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations! What a giant step toward a dream. Can't wait to see the progress pictures. Jo
Posted by: Jo Morgan | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Congratulations!!!!!!!!! You deserve it, KIm!
Posted by: Traci Frederick | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 07:48 PM
You are truly blessed!!! Not many people can actually realize their dreams...I am so happy for you!!
Posted by: Cindy S | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 07:40 PM
How very nice for you. It will be exciting to see the new treasures that you will be creating. Good Luck!
Posted by: Sandy W | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Congrats! This I have to see... i'll be up July 16-23 :) let's make (and keep!) a date!
Posted by: Kate | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 01:11 PM
Yay, that's awesome!!!
Posted by: Christine | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Oh wow ! Hurrah !! And other suitable congratulatory comments. You must be over the moon !!!
Posted by: Annie | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 11:18 AM
How wonderful!! And TWO cooktops, I can hardly imagine how great that will be. It looks beautiful. Can't wait to see it come together.
Posted by: Judy | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM
How wonderful! It will be fun to follow the progress.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Holy cow, how exciting!! I am so happy and thrilled for you, and good news for all of us who love your work so.
Posted by: PumpkinMama | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM
How exciting!!! Congrats, best wishes, and much success to you!
Posted by: Leigh | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 09:58 AM
HEY KIM --- finally , you must be so thrilled - wait till your first dye session-- bet tears of joy will flow then
- can't wait to see the finished studio
cheer and hugs --pat
Posted by: pat jarvis | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 09:36 AM
How exciting, Kim! You must be thrilled to have a dedicated space, designed to your needs. Can't wait to see more pictures in progress.
Posted by: Mary | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 09:30 AM
I am so happy for you! This is so exciting!
Posted by: Kathleen | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 09:22 AM
This is huge! Congrats and I L.O.V.E progress photos!! Can't wait.
Posted by: Susanne | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 09:16 AM
That's wonderful, Kim!!
Posted by: Vicki | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 08:37 AM
It will be a wonderful space. You'll be one busy woman!!
Posted by: margene | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 08:30 AM
It's going to be a fabulous spot and I'm so excited for you! When it's finished I am coming to visit!
Posted by: Carole | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Kim--What a fantastic project done by your huband and father.. I think you will be so happy and productive in this new space that you may find your back problems become less pronounced. Your stress levels from the frustration of working in your kitchen will go down drastically. Congratulations--this will mean bigger and better yarn products for all your fans like me.
Posted by: susan | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 02:13 AM
Hugely exciting news!
Posted by: Manise | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:16 PM
This is just going to be wonderful for you, Kim - can't wait to watch the progress!
Posted by: Arlene | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:40 PM
That's great! It takes men so long to come around sometimes. ;)
Posted by: VickiB | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:16 PM
oh, how exciting!!! can't wait to see the progress.
Posted by: StephCat | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:50 PM
That is *huge* and I'm very happy for you. And knitters everywhere. :)
Posted by: Chris | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:49 PM
How wonderful for you. I'm eager to see how progress goes. Your yarn is scrumptious, and you deserve it!
Posted by: Jan | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:32 PM
Congratulations! That's so exciting, and your fibers are all so gorgeous, it's great that you'll be able to do more. :)
Posted by: Hattie | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Isn't it great to get support from the people we spend so much time supporting? I am so excited for you--you will be able to have everything in one place.
Posted by: Julie | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:27 PM
Fantastic! That's wonderful news.
Posted by: Natalie | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:13 PM