WIP is a misleading phrase in these parts: as I can see no work in progress. Lately, I find I’m terribly indecisive about moving forward. My stash of thrifted materials is quickly stacking up and yet I can’t bring myself to dive in. This feels a little like writer’s block. And I know writer’s block as my relationship with that condition is on the cozy side!
I’m not sure what it is, because I’m chock full of ideas. My list of projects to start rivals the pile of fabric in my workspace. But, I just. can’t. do. it. Instead, I stare at my burgeoning collection and muse: this would make a good purse, that would make a lovely skirt, think I’ll make another cup of tea. I like my options open and it is becoming increasingly clear that my indecisive nature is borderline pathological.
In order to fight my lack of direction, I’ve determined that this darling sheet is going to become something else tomorrow. That’s a decision, right? What’s it going to become, you ask? Um… I’ll let you know just as soon as I figure that part out. As tenuous as this might be, we’re going to call this little movement progress and then keep working on it. M’kay?
I have exactly the same problem. I think, I’ll make a skirt. But I know that that means I won’t be making an apron, or a bag. As if there isn’t ANY other fabric from which I could make those things. It’s kind of crazy, no?
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It is kind of nutty—but no amount of telling myself so makes it easier! ~W
That is SO yummy! I wouldn’t be able to cut into it. If you need a safe place to store it…
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Um, I think you have plenty of fabric! 😀 ~W
I am crazy about flowers and I love coral. So, I would never be able to cut into that sheet.
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S i g h. It may end up in my office on my daybed as just that… a sheet! But, I think it could make a few really lovely things, too. ~W
I am so there with you…over here we call it “failure to commit”. You couldn’t have put it into words any better!
Just promise me…if you do cut into that sheet…DO NOT cut the owl!
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Heh, I won’t cut the owl. (there are several on the sheet!) As for “failure to commit”—that’s it exactly! ~W
I like that… “failure to commit” 🙂
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I need that on a t-shirt. Because, with exception to marriage and motherhood, it pretty much sums up my life. 😀 ~W
I’m slobering over that darling Owl sheet! I say get out the scissors ~ it will be totally to die for as something other than a sheet…but, what? I’m dying to find out…
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This is why I adore you Paula… you feed my cravings and champion my causes. Craft night soon!! ~W
I am SO indecisive about any and all craft projects … and therefore seem to actually create nothing. The problem is that we are often afraid to use up that absolutely gorgeous fabric in a project that we may later regret because we have spotted an even *better* use for that now depleted stash of gorgeous, one-of-a-kind fabric. But here is my new thought…. there will ALWAYS be wonderful fabrics that call to me …. ALWAYS … so I can go ahead and use up all sorts of fabrics for all sorts of projects … because the world will always breed more fabrics (including vintage stuff that shows up on Ebay or in thrift stores, etc) … so I am allowing myself to fully enjoy and embrace the use of my current faves. I am simply diving into them … as I have a mortal life and want to enjoy it 🙂 So, dive-in my friend …. indecision be damned! Just grab that fabric and create! No doubt it will be a lovely creation 🙂
Love,
Jodi
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Yeah, I’m right there with you. I’m always second guessing my choices for use… but you’re right! There will always be more. Besides, it gives us a reason to go thrifting, I suppose! ~W
It’s so lovely…especially with the owl. I have a little thing for owls. I thought I was the only one who looked through all the lovely fabric I have and feel a little paralyzed…go for it!
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I will… I hope! And I’m right there with you. It is paralyzing! ~W
Oh, I love the little owl fabric. I can’t wait to see what else it will become after it’s life as a sheet. 🙂
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Me too! I’ve stalled out, but I have faith that I’ll get there. Shh… don’t tell. ~W
Cute little hooters.
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After Vicki’s post, now all I see are hula-hoops with that word! ~W
Hi Wende – thanks for the comment on knittlesticks – maybe you found me because our names are so similar. Maybe you found me because we seem to share a love for OWLS. Oh, this fabric is SO fun! And your thrift finds… you know how to shop! Did you mention store? Whaaaat…? Hmmm….
Thanks for sharing!
cheers,
Wendee
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Oh, you know–that’s probably right. I remember seeing your name in a comment and clicking on it because I don’t bump into that spelling very often! Then, when I realized you were in Seattle, I had to comment! (we are former Seattleites!) And yes, there is a store in theory. I have to open it. I’m glad you dropped by… super nice meeting you! 😀 ~WÂ
I have a bolt of teal embroidered upholstery fabric that I’ve had so long that now it’s back in fashion — so, once again, I’m agonizing over cutting into it to make daybed covers and pillows for my living room. I could have done this in 1998, but couldn’t decide. Meantime, I’ve lived for almost 9 years with nondescript sheets on the daybeds. What was I thinking?!!
I don’t know why we always think we’ll have a better idea later — why not just keep the creativity flowing and make stuff with wild abandon? I certainly am happiest when I do 🙂
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Hmm… so now all you need is a blog to show off all your hard work. Happy cutting! ~W
okay I am with you all the way so now I am just going to say “Cut Into It”..
I just did with a cool vinatge table cloth and as much as I loved that cloth I love it reincarnation a ton More.
Be Bold!!!!! It will Be GREAT!
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OOF. I’ve yet to cut. I’ve spent my week organizing because my space was just too cluttered for my taste (that, and we had an appraiser coming and we don’t want strangers knowing how I really live!). Now, my sheet sits with it’s sisters and I can’t help but admire it… I think I’ve officially chickened out. I have no spine. S i g h. ~W