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281: om my aching body

I am finally getting back to my yoga practice after months of avoiding the mat.

Yesterday I went to a friend's class and it was lovely. Today I am quite sore. As much of a drag as it is to have lost much of my flexibility and strength, it is a good in a way, too.  Gives me a chance to practice perseverance, patience, nonattachment, humility. I didn't say it's pleasant, I said it's good.

A while ago I created some designs to screenprint on yoga pants, camisoles and tees for the shop.

The print is a collage of traditional henna mendhi designs, vintage illustrations, and some original elements.

The pants are selling like crazy! It's hard to tell from the picture, but the print is on the the outer side of the lower right leg. One has the purple ink on black and the other is turquoise on brown. I love these pants. I'll have to grab a picture of one of the camisoles for you- it has a different design.

I am going to do a whole series of these. If you read  the article  posted about me on Confessions of a Craft Addict, then you know I have the technology. Well, at least access to the technology.

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I haven't been posting as much because I have been putting lots of time into creating my studio in the back of the shop. It is coming out awesome. I was contacted recently about having my studio featured in a magazine- deadline December 1! At the time it was pretty much a storage space- so I am thankful for the ass-kicking! Pictures to come, I promise!

xo,

m

 

Posted on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 09:23PM by Registered Commentermelissa | Comments16 Comments

Reader Comments (16)

oooh, I love those designs! Where can I buy a pair?
November 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterOlya
How exciting - better get cracking on that studio. And the pants look fabulous - and cozy :-)
November 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmber
Ah, yes. Yoga. I practiced yoga almost daily for 5 years and then stopped when I got pregnant with my twins (who are now 21 months old). Last week I started practicing yoga again, so I can relate to the OUCH you are feeling! lol! Good luck to you and your aching muscles. Good luck to us both, actually! :)

I love your fabrics, btw!!
November 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterArizona
I love those...especially the chocolate and aqua pants!! I think it's the perfect color combination!!
November 22, 2008 | Unregistered Commentersimpledaisy
Love the henna inspired pants - they look great! Hope your studio is coming along nicely :)
November 22, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmy @ park city girl
You should sell these on-line!!! Who makes the pants that you screenprint??
November 22, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSusie
I LOVE those, is there any way I could order a pair?
Thanks!
Becca
November 23, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBecca
hey melissa ~ you rock! wow, a year ago when i met you your dreams were blossoming and here they are n full bloom! congrats on everything, i'm so happy for you! and your line is gorgeous!

xo heidi
November 24, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterheidi
Can't wait to see the photos of the studio!
November 24, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterPaper Dolls For Boys
i'm so glad you're getting back into yoga. and i LOVE the pants! i'd definitely buy a pair.
November 25, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJulie @ Letter9
Those pants are perfect...I can tell why they are selling like crazy. Can't wait to see your studio!
November 25, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMellissa - wondermommy
I love those! Are you putting them for sale?
November 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKristine
"om, my aching body" hahahahahaha!

Lovely site, lovely fabric!
November 30, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterjudy
Love your prints! Are the yoga pants for sale? If so where, how much?
December 7, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterTanya
Gentle plat! Total to favorite
April 29, 2009 | Unregistered Commenteracomplia problems
creditable info. amicable dlog

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