Worlds Colliding

I love when out of the blue and years later suddenly your worlds seem to collide or even if they just ease on by each other. Recently this has happened even if it does seem a bit random.

Years ago I happened upon a book that brought together many of the genres I love; Romance, Time Travel, and Scotland. It was fairly huge and since I always love a big meaty book, it immediately grabbed my attention. When I love a story I never want it to end. This story so far still hasn't. The first book was written in 1991. There have been seven more books since and the author is working on number nine. 

If you haven't guessed by now these are the Outlander series of novels.  It has now been made into a series by STARZ.  It has been beautifully done.  It has let me know that what I always thought were a few devoted fans,  there are actually legions of fanatics like myself.

So what does this have to do with worlds colliding, you ask? Well while it makes sense that the needle arts would be included in a story about Scotland in the mid 1700's, I was not prepared for how many amazing knitted pieces would be used by the wardrobe designer. 

Every episode Claire (the main character) sports one amazing cowl, shawl, mitts after another. It is really making me want to break out the knitting needles, something that I haven't done for a couple of years.

After having a fiber shop and constantly making either samples, product to sell, or commissioned pieces for customers, I was BURNED OUT on knitting. But Outlander and their amazing wardrobe designer has started that itch. 

Knitting is something that has come to me off and on over the 40 years since I learned how, at age 10 or 11, in 4H in rural Wisconsin and when I am knitting or crocheting I am amazed at how grounding and calming it can be.

So enjoy these amazing images of Claire in Outlander and see if it inspires, or centers you too.  I hope it helps you to always keep open to inspiration, or that obscure message that brings back an early love or interest. Keep creating.