Evolving Sweetie

Release

Finally, a release has been achieved! I'm processing a lot these days:

• job hunting
• interview prep  
• just want do you want to be when you grow up anyway
• another graduate course in grief 
• health issues 
• finances 
• boredom 
• organization of space 
• spiritual growth & questioning some beliefs   
• miscellaneous other issues, etc. 

Do I need to go on? 

Aside from seeing friends & family, my mind has not had much of a break from mulling all this over recently. This afternoon with 100 things on my to-do-list, I tossed it aside and spent a few hours making felted scarves for gifts in addition to this evening's felting class. I haven't created anything new in a few weeks. While I'm working diligently on knitting 2 baby blankets, the end is still far out of sight.  And only at the end will the sense of accomplishment come.

After spending hours lost in creation, my mind quieted and let go of all the questions for a while. I feel more peaceful than I have in weeks.  This lesson I keep learning over and over. When I permit myself the time and space to create I am happier, healthier and less stressed. And the worries, obligations, struggles and mind work gets a rest. I'm present and content.

At this moment, I'm at peace. 

Remember this feeling next time you are fighting your soul's urge to spend a few hours creating. 

PHOTOS: 1ST ATTEMPT @ NUNO FELTING - felting onto fabric

 

  

Pictures in Felt

Tonight's felting class was about creating pictures during the felting process. So far this was my favorite set of projects. It's been fun getting to know everyone and see how their creative juices flow.

I created 2 pieces. The first started with a bold black background and no idea what to do with it! I started thinking about a fall forrest at night. However, the finished picture actually reminds me of a night scene in Sedona. Sedona, Arizona was a honeymoon destination for Chuck & I. I'm tickled that it reminds me of that time. 

MIDNIGHT IN SEDONA

The 2nd piece I started more deliberately. I loved the blues and whites blending in a fellow student's background fabric and wanted to play with it. As I was coming up with a concept a picture I took of the Pacific Ocean on Chuck's & my first vacation together came to mind. It's not an exact replica - but I am pleased with it.

Here is the inspiration:

OVERLOOKING THE PACIFIC

I must have had travel with Chuck on the brain tonight. I need to do some final shaping but all in all I'm happy with the pieces. Now all I need is to scope out the perfect place to hang them.

Felting Flowers

Felting class was tonight and we made flowers. I favored more softly felted edged flowers. I made a trio to go with my dining room. I'll figure out a centerpiece to work them into for the table. 

The photographs don't do them justice. They are beautiful.

They made me happy!

Jan 09 - Art Projects

My creative juices have been flowing this month. Concentrating almost exclusively in the knitting and felting realm. 

On the knitting front while I have a dozen projects going simultaneously, my HOT list for this month included a dressy scarf for my mother in black & pastels, one for my sister in jewel tones and a twin set of baby blankets that are colorful samplers. At this moment the scarf for my mother is completed and she loved it! It turned out beautifully.

On the felting front, my friend P and I are taking a felting class on Wednesday nights from the fun and passionate owner of Spiderfelt. It's a blast!  We've had 2 of the 6 classes already. My favorite projects so far have been the felted rocks and last weeks fabric making. I got some wool yesterday at Weaving Work. Excited to try some projects at home. 

Rocks

Fabric for neck wraps 

 

Poster Fun

Like the Obama Icon posters? Check out this website I found this morning - http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com .

It will stylize your photo into a similar look of the Obama political posters. It is very cool and fun to play with. There are adjustments you can make on crop, color distribution, edit block text etc. You'll need to sign up for a free account to save and download your creation. 

Go visit and play!  

Here is the icon I created using the same photo in the upper right corner of this site.

Pretty cool.