Color, color, color. The best place to start is with my stash. I decided to display my stash (well, most of it anyway) in blocks of color. Not only did that just make sense to me, but I was amazed at some of the things that became apparent once I had the five blocks all set up.
So, from front to back: the red block, the gray/cream block, the green block, the pinky/peachy/rust-ish block, and finally the blue block all the way at the far end. Additionally, I could have had a small purple block, as well as an equally small brown block, but there was no more room on the table.
It is clear to me that I actually enjoy stashing across a fairly wide color spectrum. There can also be little doubt that I love the red, green and pinky/peachy/rust blocks the best. The cream/gray block was sort of a surprise, in that I didn't realize I actually had that much neutral in the stash, although I do love that color combo. The other big suprise was the blue block: I thought I'd have far more than what's there.
Notably absent from the blocks are black and yellow. So much for being a bee. Can I please be a red and peach bee? Or perhaps a green and cream bee? Is there a snowball's chance in hell Mother Nature will help me out here?It's somewhat difficult to get an accurate read on whether or not my projects reflect my stash since I design; in many instances, the project color is not something I can control. I also haven't included the small remains from previous design projects, because it would throw off my color preferences.
Ok, isn't the block to the left just luscious? I do about 35% of my projects from this part of the color wheel (and stay tuned for a little later in the week - I've got a new project just completed from this block o' colors); I would do far more if I could - but of course I don't want to alienate the other colors I love. Colors have feelings too. Yes, yes they do.
I'm looking forward to seeing all the color out there in stashdom. C'mon people, show us some color!
I like talking color too. GREAT pics! brilliant way to display stash. (pinning it)
ReplyDeleteBeautimous! When I first started knitting, I chose yarn SOLELY on color; there was a lot of knitting worsted weight acrylic on size 11 needles. :)
ReplyDeleteOooOOOoo... great pictures! It's so interesting to me to see what colors other people prefer... I have very pale skin with pink/red undertones, so I look terrible in peachy/pinky/red colors. I love them, but can't wear them. :-/
ReplyDeleteYou are so brave to pull out your stash ... I don't want to come face to face with how large mine really is ...
ReplyDeleteYour stash is lovely! I want to reach into my monitor and touch it all:)
ReplyDeleteI have to say, my fave part of your stash is again the peachy-oranges :)
ReplyDeleteAll the yarn look great nestled together. Makes me wanna sit down and touch every one and read their labels.
ReplyDeleteYour stash is gorgeous. I like your blue-green section!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your comment on my blog about purple. I have to agree. I love your peachy yarns--your picture makes me want to pick up some of the skeins and handle them. Knitting is such a pleasing tactile experience.
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ReplyDeleteI want to go stash diving in those colour blocks! LOL. What a lovely collection :)
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