Well I knew it had to happen...any of you who know me, know I'm a bit of a neat-nick and somewhat organized...When I work in my studio, I start the day by straightening up my room so it is not cluttered....don't care if I make a mess during the day but my mind and space has to be clear when I start. The trouble is, I don't have an easy time finding options in fabrics etc when everything is so neat and put away. Sooooo, I allowed myself to get down and dirty - really messy and see how it would work for me.
Well, we're still in isolation until we're vaccinated so no one is coming and I'm not going anywhere so why not. I literally pulled out everything and used every surface to get a good look at what I had.
The ironing board, the design wall...
I moved my one machine onto the floor to use the table space....
My marbled fabric came out in another area
and another table...
I even brought up a card table for all my deconstructed screen printed fabric....
My cats are in Heaven...not being able to decide if it will be the bin of silk..
or the hand-dyes...
Or just curling up knowing all those luscious, soft fabrics are a paws length away...
My lint brush will be getting a work-out but the fluffs are happy and hanging out with me while I'm here...
so.... happy, happy....all around. I did put together around 6 small pieces....pinned onto fabric. They still have to be sewn and lots of surface design added like screen printing or paint but having everything available in full view was very helpful.
The clutter is still here and it's starting to get to me so I might be winding down this messy marathon I've been on but it's been fun...totally not me....but very fun....AND oddly enough - productive!
Til next time...stay happy and safe.
This is soooo funny! I kinda thought you were more of a 'neat freak'! HA I really have to give you kudo's for doing this! I'm the same as far as having to have a clean 'area' to start...I've only done what you have in your post when spring cleaning...never to start a project...but looks as if this was a success for you! Hope you had a glass of wine after you put it all away!
ReplyDeleteThis is not an unfamiliar way of working for me……we both like to be organized but can dig in for short periods of time but always have a clean up session before moving along too far. But you know that about me and I know this about you……maybe that’s why we’ve been fiber buddies for so long.
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