I'm going through a sewing phase.
The ebb and flow of following creativity seems to be a bit of a meandering journey.
First baking.
Then soldering silver.
Then knitting.
Or drawing.
A little bit of sewing.
A little bit of sewing.
Or painting.
And now, it seems, sewing, again.
Have you ever had a time where you are full to the brim with ideas. But don't have the energy to do what you want to do?
It's an odd, uncomfortable feeling.
This week I have had oodles of ideas for things I want to sew.
Blinds for my bedroom.
More bunting.
Dolls.
Slippers.
And yet more bunting.
And I've looked into the garden and have known that I need to spend time getting things in order there too.
But I haven't had the energy to do it.
And so, instead, I have taken a breath. And a step back.
I've taken a rest.
I've taken a rest.
And I found some items I knitted before Christmas. That needed finishing off. So instead of darting off in a new direction. I slowed down. And finished some of the things I had already started.
Ta da...
Ta da...
The knobbliest, chunkiest mobile phone holder this side of Knittingdom.
With big, floppy bow for added charm. I thought that the bow might be a step too far. But then decided that sometimes less is just, well, less, and went with it...
Then I finished this...
A knobbly, chunky, mini hotty cover to warm my tooties when they feel a bit Spring-chilly.
Sometimes it's good just to slow down. Take a breath. Have the ideas. But finish something else before starting on something new.
Sometimes it's just good for the soul, to let go. To slow down.
And to have a rest.
And to have a rest.
the hot bottle cover is amazingly cute, well cone!
ReplyDeleteI understand you fully. I also have the same feelings often.
ReplyDelete(...the bow puts great accent)
You sound just like me Em. My hubby calls me 5 minutes of everything! I have been in a sewing mood the past three weeks but today was baking, now I want to make cupcakes and I want to start a sketch of Beau. Love the knitting. Have a great weekend. xxx
ReplyDeleteI should take a leaf out of your book, lots of unfinished projects, can't help myself :o)
ReplyDeleteReally love your hottie cover it is sooo cut and classy too. xx
that hot water bottle looks the cosiest i have ever seen!!! well done you...i love it!!
ReplyDeleteHope it wasn't our late LATE night which has tired you out! Took me about 3 days to recover from it. Well worth it though in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteWe need to plan our stitch and bitch!
Big creative hugs to you. XXXXXX
Thanks Helena xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's a weird feeling isn't it, Zlatica. I had a lovely sleep last night though and am starting to feel different. xx
We sound very similar Pixie! I have to keep notebooks with my ideas in. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with an idea and have to jot it in a notebook before I can go back to sleep. Madness! xxxx
Lolo, I'm glad you like the hottie cover. And I can totally relate to lots of unfinished projects! xxx
Thanks Lissylou, it's very cosy and I have to fight my cats to get a look in! xx
It did throw me for a bit of a loop Liza but was completely worth it. I had an awesome time, expecially the crochet lesson. Thank you. Yes, a stitch and bitch sounds fab. Let me know when is good with you. Big creative hugs back atcha! xxxxx
Emma, I love the hotty cover, that is really lovely. What yarn is that? I know exactly what you mean and have too, too many unfinished projects. I also find that I can't fit enough of my ideas into the time that I have. Frustrating! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBig creative hugs for all of us! xxx
Love the hot water bottle cover it's gorgeous! Love Helen x
ReplyDeleteHave you ever had a time where you are full to the brim with ideas. But don't have the energy to do what you want to do?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately that describes 98% of my life...
Hi, I just discovered your blog and I love it. It's such a cute idea and those cupcakes at the top are giving me a hankering for some sugary treats. Keep it up, you've got me hooked. I would love for you to stop by my blog sometime. Thanks!
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