Happiness Through Sewing
What is motivating me today? A quiet house and an appointment this afternoon that’s going to take away my sewing time so I have to get busy now. Sometimes though it’s all I can do to start so I’ve been looking up motivational tips and I came across the “Fresh Start” idea. I think we’ve […] Read more…
Some days are easy to get things done and some days it takes all the discipline I can conjure up to even get one thing checked off my list. Today I settle back into The Daily Sew after three weeks of holiday. It’s taking a lot of will power to sit at the computer despite […] Read more…
It’s been forever since I’ve written a book report and I’m only 1/3 into the book but I’m really enjoying “The Thoughtful Dress” by Linda Grant and it’s making me think about clothes (even more than usual). I am becoming more aware of how we all communicate with our choice of dress. And Linda says […] Read more…
Is there such thing as sewer’s block? Like writer’s block except it’s the temporary inability to compose with fabric instead of words. Lately, I have found myself avoiding my sewing machine. Instead, I have found myself cleaning the house more, or reading more, or cooking more but not sewing. Am I experiencing a creative block? […] Read more…
Gift giving season is approaching and every year I try to make some of the gifts I give. I do it because I enjoy making things. Long ago I thought it would save money to make some of the gifts I gave but with all the sales that go on this time of year, I’m […] Read more…
My mom just scanned this photo of me at age two getting into her sewing box. I was always a big help. Read more…
My friend Shannon is teaching herself how to sew. She’s not using a book. She’s not using patterns. She’s altering cast off clothing into new garments of her own design. I love her fearlessness. Read more…
I know I’m lucky to have a room, with a door, just for my sewing. In previous years I sewed in a family room, a dining room, in my bedroom and in the basement. It truly is a luxury to be able to keep all my tools out where I can easily find them. To […] Read more…
I haven’t been sewing for the last week now but I have been in the sewing room overtime. I’m up to my eyeballs in hand painting silk scarves. My mother had a great idea. My mother, for as long as I can remember has always had great ideas. I’m not being sarcastic. I’m not saying […] Read more…