We may love fabrics, but do fabrics love us. Does it like sitting all neat and folded on the shelf or does it want to be created into a beautiful, useful, fun, comforting piece of art? I think it wants to be created.
With that in mind, I knew my creative inspiration was recharged around all those fat quarters and scraps. I began pulling them off the self and creating items. When engaging in making things, to donate as friendly gifts my creativity was boosted. It’s not every day I can make a quilt, but I can use that fabric to create projects to donate.
Perhaps there was a book and patten you bought and never got around to making. Take it out and lay it in view. Take out one project at a time to focus on to keep from being overwhelmed. One that that got you all excited in the first place to try out. This can be hard for creative people; so keep each project separate and organized so that when you do pick it up all items are together. This will help! Trust me I know. I have lots of projects to complete, so when I pull one out everything is together in a neat clear plastic container. All I have to do is start stitching.
So for me, I put away all except the one or (two) 😊 that I really want to complete. This way I am not overwhelmed and unmotivated.
It can be a UFO, collection of blocks from a challenge, a make and take that was started in a class that I never completed or a pattern for a special occasion. I actually took a finished paper pieced block and make a wall hanging or a strip flip and sew turned it into a “hot pad or mug rug".
These make great gifts and having them ready will delight anyone that receives a handmade project from you. All fabrics do not have to become queen size quilts. But quilted items for the home can range from accent table runners, bed runners, photo art, quilted placemats, and the list goes on. I have not mentioned quilted wearables. Vests, jackets, skirts, wraps, and more.
Stay inspired by picking one project, small or large, depending on how engaged you want to be. It’s OK to take a break when your creativity is low, just don’t stop! Do you get where I’m going?
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