Projects

Well, I have a fluctuating work schedule again, which proves to be okay for a few reasons. 1) I have a wedding dress to make 2) I was actually missing extra time to do creative things and 3) I wanted to get more specific about the work I do.

Working for myself has allowed me to find a lot of pride in the work I do, both creatively and domestically. I am filled with ideas in both areas...and while my body is getting a run for its money, it's good to be active.

I talked with a few friends of the creative variety and we brainstormed some ideas for dresses...I feel a lot more inspired to create now. I had a really simple idea in mind but wasn't feeling very jazzed about it...and now I feel I can keep the simple concept and yet make a really nice dress and accessory that will be well done. Yeah!

I like trying things out...I have gotten into the mood of just trying things and they seem to work, which helps me move into bigger, more complicated projects. The confidence is really motivating too.

I am working on a skirt for a friend and I am excited because it's a bit more in depth than just a few things here and there. I have yet to put anything up for sale. I rather like the playing around...but I also realize that the business part of this is imp. too.
At present I am just experimenting, but I want to continue the risks and challenges so that I can continue to hold fiberart work and cleaning in balance.

A friend of mine showed me some AWESOME felt pieces this weekend and I really loved them! She made them as prototypes but they were really awesome and looked like they took a lot of time and love. Her work is truly heart/soul based and it was great to see someone else's work. It helped me think more seriously about my own.

Okay, I have to get going...more soon!

A weekend of creation!

Well, I finally got some solid time to work this weekend. I made a mock-up/small version of my feng shui prayer flags, I made Josh a fleece scarf (very cool, if I do say so myself), I made an ironing board mat for our table (no room for an ironing board, but the mat is large, for my big projects, and can be folded away), and I started cutting up t-shirts for my t-shirt quilt. Whew! I know that my available time is going to start being very structured so I guess any free time is going to be utilized. Luckily, I have today off cause of President's Day and I will have even more time to do a few last things. Going to the fabric store can be so overwhelming...but I am happy to say that I have stuff to keep me busy.

I will post pictures soon.

Community Art

I admit, it's been too long. I have been working a bit more than usual and it is really challenging to find a balance between housework and artwork. I think that I may have to whittle down my "free time" to create to one day...and although it's a pain to have to do, so is going into debt for a wedding (which I do NOT want to do!). So I am working more to support our upcoming celebration.
Although tonight I got a tip from a Craigslister that The Fiber Gallery on Greenwood has a knitting group. I decided to go cause I had something to knit and Josh was out late working. It was really interesting. I have almost no experience, don't know who the big wigs are, and don't understand the lingo, but the women were friendly enough. Some were even knitting without looking...I of course was all tensed up and knitting with fervor.
Yarn shops are amazing. I want to skip the intro stuff and move right into cool projects but this is something that seems to take a lot of patience. I've learned patience with sewing...although they are different. There are some REALLY awesome magazines that have incredibly beautiful pieces...and they aren't all sweaters!
I have decided that Friday will definitely be a craft/creativity day as I haven't been doing much lately.
Maybe I will include pictures of what I do on Friday.
Til then...