It has been a busy spring and summer for me. My studio has been neglected and has collected a lot of dust. With a vending gig, and week long class fast approaching, it was time to get busy. I needed to dust off the studio and focus. Focusing has been a chore this summer. I wanted to spend time outside and with my kids, and family. Going down to the studio has seemed like a chore.
Last week, I started to approach my studio, a few hours at a time. Putting things away, finishing things and getting started on the "to do" list. First and foremost on the list, prepping for the vending gig. I got out the fabric, some regular cotton, some radiance and threw in some new cotton sateen. Mixed up some dyes. The largest holes in my inventory were the multi-colored pieces and the ombre's. At least those are fun to do. A friend was cleaning out her studio and gave my a bunch of dyes, supplies and fabric she didn't like. I had fun over dyeing some of her fabrics.
I also finished my 2nd quilt on the long arm…whoop, whoop. I ironed the backing fabric for the 3rd quilt…just need to remember how to load it now. I made a bunch a motif blocks for my upcoming class with Nancy Crow. I probably should make more. I really like 2 of them and can see using a 3rd one. Just wondering if making more is the best use of my time and limited motivation.
I did spend a full day in the studio yesterday, ironing the dyed fabric and getting ready to start a new piece (for a possible exhibit). It felt good. I just need to remember that accomplishing things, and getting to check off something from the "to do" list, always makes me feel good!
Last week, I started to approach my studio, a few hours at a time. Putting things away, finishing things and getting started on the "to do" list. First and foremost on the list, prepping for the vending gig. I got out the fabric, some regular cotton, some radiance and threw in some new cotton sateen. Mixed up some dyes. The largest holes in my inventory were the multi-colored pieces and the ombre's. At least those are fun to do. A friend was cleaning out her studio and gave my a bunch of dyes, supplies and fabric she didn't like. I had fun over dyeing some of her fabrics.
I also finished my 2nd quilt on the long arm…whoop, whoop. I ironed the backing fabric for the 3rd quilt…just need to remember how to load it now. I made a bunch a motif blocks for my upcoming class with Nancy Crow. I probably should make more. I really like 2 of them and can see using a 3rd one. Just wondering if making more is the best use of my time and limited motivation.
I did spend a full day in the studio yesterday, ironing the dyed fabric and getting ready to start a new piece (for a possible exhibit). It felt good. I just need to remember that accomplishing things, and getting to check off something from the "to do" list, always makes me feel good!
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