Thursday, September 16th, 2010
Today I wasn’t feeling super-creative so I’ve gone back to making blocks for Opening Day while I try to make my mind up on the next step with the linens and silks. I think I may possibly run out of the Lumiere de Noel fabrics for Opening Day as many of the plaid/checked fat quarters are […]
Blocking along
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
I’ve been tinkering a little more with the silks and linens. It’s a strange experience just going with the flow and seeing what happens. I’m by nature a planner to the nth degree, a list-maker, someone who likes to feel organized and in control. Which is why I think this aimlessness is probably good for […]
Wandering without a map
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
I managed to snatch an hour or so before the children came home today to play with my box of treasures. I had no time to dilly dally or worry about messing up beautiful fabrics and just decided to go for it. I had spent quite some time pondering during my yoga class this morning, […]
Snatched minutes and sumptuous silks
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Sunday, September 12th, 2010
I’m still quietly and systematically clearing out. Getting rid of junk and making space. Today I pulled out this box. It hasn’t been touched in years – how many? difficult to say, 10, 15? It’s full of treasures. Plans and dreams. Things I’m going to do when… The contents come from a small business project […]
My box of treasures
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
One of the dangers of working from home as I do – particularly as my office and sewing room are one and the same – is that I have to be very strong-willed and not allow myself to be distracted too much when the day job needs to be done. Today I’m editing academic brochures. […]
Sticking out like a sore thumb?
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