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| Applique all finished up on the red/white & blue fun quilt. I'm scheming about the next step already... |
Please don’t go away mad. Having creativity is not a bottomless well unless it's properly cared for! Clarity about what it brings to our lives helps in the battle to keep it a positive and rewarding thing. In the aftermath of all our crazy family time, I've concluded that someone around here is due for some down time. That of course would be me, which probably means scaling back a bit and maybe even focusing (without really focusing?) on the projects that are open ended, but still extremely interesting for whatever obscure reason.
AND, (I probably better just get this out in the open), finding time to cut out and make my sister a baby quilt before her new baby arrives. lol Baby quilts are easy, so it's painful to admit that I'm struggling with getting this one together. Hmm… You can laugh, but sometimes the answer comes after a few lazy days and weeks of ‘not thinking’ very deeply at all….
Your applique is beautiful, and you have to go with the flow of your creativity. I agree summer is the time to slow down and follow your heart.
ReplyDeletesometimes we need a break from one project so we can start another - gives fresh perspective when you come back :)
ReplyDeleteI know exactly where you're coming from. It's all part of the process. Take it easy and take care, Byrd
ReplyDeleteI totally understand! My creativity depends entirely on me being able to "feel" it...and that never follows a schedule. And babies won't wait, so focusing on that baby quilt just might be your best bet right now! :)
ReplyDeleteI think creativity ebbs and flows and its good to take a break every now and then and try new ideas or just to sit and ponder. I've enjoyed reading your thoughts about creativity - its made me consider a new load of possibilities.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break! It's SUMMER!
ReplyDeleteTaking a break opens the mind to new ideas and possibilities... and not just in quilting. In life too! Savor the moments of summer!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Audrey, to take a break, relax, enjoy a lighter schedule. I think by postponing your series you'll have more "participants" after summer is over. It's such a busy time for most everyone with vacations, visitors, and family time. I especially like the flowers on the left of your quilt. Well, all the flowers are fun. Take it easy and enjoy life!
ReplyDeleteI love this project! So fresh and cheerful and fun!
ReplyDeleteI think taking a break from talking about the creative process is great. Giving yourself more time to engage in the creative process is what we all wish for each other. I absolutely love your new project!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you summer is for slowing down and taking life easy. Enjoy your little break.
ReplyDeleteBreaks from "the process" are sometimes as necessary as the process itself! And just in time -- did you see Pat Sloan's recent newsletter post? She has a great "Creativity" graphic on it, I forwarded it to your email.
ReplyDeleteYou've already given us much to chew on, so a break is not going to kill us too badly. I need to finish a couple mundane projects before I can afford to be creative again anyway LOL!
ReplyDeleteVery cute flying geese and vining flowers!
enjoy your time and good luck with the baby quilt.
ReplyDeletei'm looking forward to resuming the conversation when you start it back up again.
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libbyQ
Always good to take a break - that's my thinking anyway. Good luck with that baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteYes, re-charging the batteries is something that I think women often neglect. Enjoy your long slow summer days.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt top is beautiful.
I almost missed this brilliant post... I think taking a break is immensely important for creativity.
ReplyDeleteTaking the time to fill the well is a very important part of being courageous and creative!
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