This Girl Creates: Yarn Along

One of my goals in 2014 is to get back to reading the classics. I decided to get a jump on it a few weeks early, and who better to start with than William Shakespeare.

I had read plenty of Shakespeare in college, but had never heard of this play until I read that Tom Hiddleston is starring as the lead in the London production. I was curious to see what it was about, so I headed to my local library and checked out The Pelican Shakespeare edition. I am enjoying it, so far, as it reminds me a lot of Julius Caesar, but I keep getting a little confused with some of the characters. This edition makes it easy to switch back and forth from the text to the cast of characters, which is really helpful.

I am glad I started reading it now, so it will get me prepared for the National Theatre Live broadcast of Coriolanus. I treated myself to an early Christmas present by buying a ticket to the closest show. Many local theatres are simulcasting the live performance from London early next year. I think it is wonderful that those of us who are not local will now get the opportunity to see the performance. I was also happy to see the another live broadcast last week. While I wasn't fond of the choices for the lead characters in The Sound of Music, I really enjoyed the premise of a live musical. I hope this is the start of many more live Broadway and theatre shows on TV and in local venues!

I'm really excited and can't wait to start the new year off with a little Shakespeare and Tom Hiddleston. :) If you are interested in seeing if your local theatre is broadcasting the performance, click here.

As far as crafting goes, it has been a quiet few months. I lost my crafting mojo for awhile, but it is slowly coming back. I figured it be best to start off with a few small projects, so I whipped up this little crocheted bow brooch.

It was a super simple project that took me about a half an hour to complete. I used Craftiness is not Optional's free pattern, Sugar 'n Cream yarn in country yellow, a little DMC thread, and a pin back.

It is going to make a very nice Christmas gift for somebody's winter coat. :)

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