I bought this great magazine (more like a book), "
Sew Somerset" over Christmas break. After looking through all the beautiful pages I was very inspired to try something new. I love making my little bags and fabric jewelry, but I have found it can get a little tedious and I really enjoy the creative process of "piecing" things together. I love making anything out of my scraps. My patchwork bags are my favorite bags to make.
I love vintage fabric, buttons, stamps, postcards, beads.... I also love trying new things, needle felting, stamping, print making, embroidery. After reading "Sew Somerset" I realized I could try to incorporate my favorite collectibles and interests in with my sewing projects. I don't know quite how to start. I think I will start small with a little cuff or something. Since it is Saturday morning and my night-owl husband will be in bed for a few more hours, I should go get started now! Maybe I will have something new to post soon!
This has been a really hard week for me. It started beautifully with a day off of work and some great news. Then it went down hill. Lots of disappointment, a bit of worry, and some pain...it was tough. But through it all I have tried to keep perspective. I have also tried to keep busy. I love this new medium. Painted fabric. Here are some new, inspired items I have made. A wonderful new clutch and butterfly brooch. There's nothing like getting into that creative place to make you feel happy and full. Life is good.
I did it! I tried something new. I have been so inspired lately that I finally went out to Micheals, bought a whole bunch of paint and supplies and then went to town on some of my fabric scraps. I had so much fun painting. I told myself that it may not turn out just like I imagined, but not to be discouraged...to just go for it and have fun. So I did. I painted and stamped; I sewed and I cut; I just went for it and in the process I churned out a few cuffs and a clutch. I enjoyed every moment and can't wait to make more!
