When Your Motivation Needs A Kick In the Butt

Every loomer, knitter and creative crafter hits the occasional slump. You've loomed everything you can think of to loom, and you just aren't feeling inspired anymore. Your kids don't need any more hats. Your favorite yarns, beads and brushes just aren't speaking to you. You have empty looms and paper, and for the life of you you can't get motivated to start something new.

If learning a new stitch or brushstroke doesn't excite you, maybe you need a new *cause* more than you need a new project. What about —

— Looming for a women's shelter? Hats, scarves, washcloths, soap bags, baby blankets — they would all be appreciated, especially as the weather starts to chill this fall.

— Looming for kids who need hats and scarves in a poor area of town? Or even in another country?

— How about preemie hats for a local hospital? 

— Does a local school or good cause need a fundraiser, and can you organize a "crafting for a cause" event? 

— Maybe the local retirement or elder community center would like someone to teach residents how to loom. Remember, a lot of them are on limited budgets, but they still have relatives they'd like to make gifts for for the holidays. Take a set of looms and some of your stash and volunteer to help out for an afternoon (or several!).

Just some thoughts!

[Pictured: DK weight 2-ply New Zealand wool hand-dyed in cornflower and jade tones.]