These days of quarantine have been fantastically productive for focusing on business and checking tasks off my to-do list, but less conducive to new inspiration and creative breakthroughs. For me, the best kind of creative energy stems from new experiences, conversation and connections -- all of which I am feeling the lack of these days.

My biggest focus has been preparing to film an online punch needle course that I've been working on for the past 6 months. (You heard it here first!) The deep dive into writing the content, preparing an outline, script writing and pre-production has left little time to focus on my art, but this is a project I've been working on since January and I'm eager to put it out into the world. This foundation course is an expanded version of what I teach in my live classes, and I'm excited for the opportunity to reach a broader audience, and continue teaching this art form in a way that works with our current Covid restrictions.

Reading, picnics in a nearby park, and morning walks are keeping me grounded. I am finding the balance between the left brain and right brain aspects of making my art and running a business. Punch Needle World has been growing rapidly, and I've enjoyed the connection with the community and the way it has kept me learning, growing, and continuing to seek information. I am just about to begin working on my next punch needle coat, using a new type of yarn, and after a busy month I am looking forward to getting lost in the next creative challenge.