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I like this musical reasoning, Vince! Very nice.=)
Worry not, Laura, if you were preaching at all, it was to the converted!! How often I think 'Less of the "should", "ought to" and "must", if you please!'=)
I like to give stitched gifts and, as this year was our 10th anniversary, i wanted it to b...
Elizabeth,
I hope you have your groove back. I am new to SF and I was surprised to find your concern. I am 63 years old, and I have a hard time understanding why you would feel obligated to do any kind of sewing project. A card for your husband? ...
Eat chocolate!!!!
Read a quilt magazine.
When I get stuck in a rut I drag out one of my many UFOs...which I did this morning. Rainy skies made me gloomy, but I determined to finish that baby quilt for charity I started 2 yrs ago - AND I DID ! !!...
That is such good advice! I find I can get caught up in worrying about the next project (or lack of) and forget that the rest is important as well. Thank you for the reminder. You said it quite well!
I know how this feels like. I am sure there are other serious matters happening around you other than lack of inspiration. Looking back now, I believe my experience was more of a rest. Before the stitching pauses, I usually had intensive stitching...
I'm in exactly the same boat, my solution was to phone a friend up , even if they're not textile people, and do a workshop project (Linda Monk's blades) Workshopontheweb.com is a great source of inspiration and though I prefer to be 'original' it ...
He's beautiful.
Know how you feel Heather - have been like that for the last few years. However, an old friend of mine is coming to stay with me in july for a week and we are going to sew for the whole time!!! I intend to try and finish the works in progress and ...
That looks great. How did you do the free-standing part? By machine or hand? And what thread did you use? It looks crinkly.
Thanks for the advice, everyone. I won't have time to stitch for a couple of days anyway, so that may help. I'll also look through some books I have here and at pictures on the internet for inspiration. I have to pick up a bolt cutter so that I ca...
These are all great tips. I think the main thing is to shift attention elsewhere for a bit. In my case the lack of inspiration usually has to do with a messy workplace. LOL! When that happens I take a day to just clean up and re-organize. Often I ...
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- At 2:09am on June 12, 2009,
Carol-Anne said… - Hi Heather, Welcome to Stitchin Fingers. I saw your question, Elizabeth has given some great advise and I have little to add to that.
I love the fabric collage you have used for your avatar, do you have any more pics of your work, included some of your WIPs. We'd love to see them. Actually, the gallery on here is a great place to look for inspiration :-)
So, if not needlework, what DO you feel like doing at the moment?
CA
Profile Information
- What aspect of textiles are you interested in?
- All! I have done everything from making bobbin lace to stumpwork. I am interested in textile history as well, including historical fashion.
- Where did you learn your textle skills?
- I am self-taught, mostly.
- Anything else you want to say to introduce yourself to the group??
- I enjoy working with my hands and creating something from thread and fabric, and am interested in most aspects of embroidery.
My profile picture is a fabric collage I made of my parents' boat.
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