tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post349102845522116699..comments2024-03-29T04:14:32.390-04:00Comments on From Bolt to Beauty by Michelle Cain: My Sewjo Is So LowMichelle @ From Bolt to Beautyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859748817323229803noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-31431228410940496872016-11-29T17:12:39.459-05:002016-11-29T17:12:39.459-05:00Don't cut into that sunny side until your whol...Don't cut into that sunny side until your whole being is committed to a project. I am heart, soul, and spirit are committed. P.S. want to drive to cape so I can buy the rest of the bolt?Patch the Giraffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096090600706559398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-34950239022992939812016-11-29T16:38:01.774-05:002016-11-29T16:38:01.774-05:00I think we all go through those stages. I think i...I think we all go through those stages. I think it is so important to fit those "for me" or "just because" quilts into all of the deadlines and promises. It was one of the last things my grandmother ever said to me (we shared a love of crafting/quilting). She said, "never call it a job, because then you won't love it as much. Make sure it is always fun for you." There is nothing like playing with fabric and letting your creativity lead the way. I hope your mojo is back and that you are happy with it. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-8604296372776425892016-11-28T10:09:05.103-05:002016-11-28T10:09:05.103-05:00I absolutely LOVE that print from Sunnyside, I hav...I absolutely LOVE that print from Sunnyside, I have it in more than one of the colorways. :) I'm not into bear paws either. I have yet to find one that I like. Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12638196429473886741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-47143267961923292522016-11-27T19:23:20.948-05:002016-11-27T19:23:20.948-05:00Yes, even self-imposed deadlines can make sewing s...Yes, even self-imposed deadlines can make sewing seem less like fun and more like a job. <br />There is a lot to be said for a 'just because' quilt. Enjoy!<br />(I am not normally a bear paw fan either, so I flipped across to see how it could be improved. Yes! I like it!)Granny Maud's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526026491886013457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-53889150038193825992016-11-27T13:57:50.001-05:002016-11-27T13:57:50.001-05:00I'm no pinwheel fan either. BUT Jenny at Misso...I'm no pinwheel fan either. BUT Jenny at Missouri Star recently put out a new pattern called, I think, pinwheel arrow, which is very modern, imo. I plan to make two of them for my teen girls. p.s. let yourself rest, burnout is real.Laundered Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595041351210447666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-75562394140966507892016-11-27T13:09:55.008-05:002016-11-27T13:09:55.008-05:00Your sewjo ought to be back with all the Maureen C...Your sewjo ought to be back with all the Maureen Cracknell entire collection of Nightfall fat quarters! I just knew I would win that. It sounds like you have a lot of projects swirling in your mind. You go girl!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836254899326571832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-75894786842615103862016-11-27T11:01:34.635-05:002016-11-27T11:01:34.635-05:00Creativity definitely waxes and wanes for me over ...Creativity definitely waxes and wanes for me over the year. Playing with fabric is a great help for me, as is doing something a bit different like coloring or taking a walk and sketching while outside. Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-71954239056417005012016-11-27T08:23:49.005-05:002016-11-27T08:23:49.005-05:00Posting shouldn't be just about progress. Delv...Posting shouldn't be just about progress. Delving into your sewing thoughts and plans is just as fun and inspiring!lalaluuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580283923549389072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-10562979573332032422016-11-26T20:43:52.652-05:002016-11-26T20:43:52.652-05:00My creativity absolutely waxes and wanes. I recom...My creativity absolutely waxes and wanes. I recommend creating a scrappy project, maybe just a simple patchwork quilt to help finish something. The diagonal strip quilt is on my list as well. Find some new blogs, read new books or magazines, podcasts, or go back to your pinterest boards. Sometimes a fresh persceptive can help get the mojo back. Also, I encourage people to get out and be active. Some of best ideas happen when I'm working out. tisha @ quiltytherapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591639448606412168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-21423045994611273172016-11-26T19:35:39.958-05:002016-11-26T19:35:39.958-05:00You mean "Allison" of Cluck Cluck Sew?You mean "Allison" of Cluck Cluck Sew? Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183797141834369949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-38897593763919779872016-11-26T19:21:54.513-05:002016-11-26T19:21:54.513-05:00Well, 2 years ago I was away from my sewing machin...Well, 2 years ago I was away from my sewing machine for months. To compensate, I bought fabric and patterns and saved tutorials. Now I have a list of at least 30 quilts I can't wait to make when I get time. If I'm tempted to shop again, I try to look at that list first! I have about 12 WIPs and at least 18 plans. I am excited to start each new project but try to have some discipline and finish something now and then!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00388830234714486676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-20554889443440063762016-11-26T17:08:19.473-05:002016-11-26T17:08:19.473-05:00Yesss, that modern bear paw quilt is one of my fav...Yesss, that modern bear paw quilt is one of my favorites ever! I think we all lose our sewjo at some point. Sewing something just for me usually helps. I try to take on challenges, too (how can I design a different version of a traditional block?).Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179681581545359529noreply@blogger.com