One hundred percent this. I knit and knit well. People tell me that I could sell my things but I push back. It steals my creativity and love for the medium when people tell me it costs too much or doesn’t look like their vision or any other monetized iteration where my enjoyment is ruined. So I don’t. I knit for the pleasure of creating something out of a piece of string (or an expensive, woollen version of string) I appreciate your words so much.
One hundred percent this. I knit and knit well. People tell me that I could sell my things but I push back. It steals my creativity and love for the medium when people tell me it costs too much or doesn’t look like their vision or any other monetized iteration where my enjoyment is ruined. So I don’t. I knit for the pleasure of creating something out of a piece of string (or an expensive, woollen version of string) I appreciate your words so much.
That is fantastic to hear. I love that you are clear on your creative boundaries and what it is about your making that brings you joy.