I put it all away!

February 2, 2013 by KrisR

Yup – I sure enough did. I put ALL of my quilting and sewing projects away yesterday. I folded them up and tucked them all behind the design curtain. Down came the New York Beauty blocks. I packed up the Grandmother’s Choice blocks and fabric. Modern Monday was pushed further onto the shelf. My leader-ender project came down off the design wall and was folded up and put in a box. The 2 poufs were tucked in a basket. Vignette quilting? It will just have to wait.

All my cutting mats and rulers were pulled off my high table and put aside. My fabric scraps were boxed up. I even DUSTED!

I also stopped at the art supply store and stocked up on paper. All kinds of paper. And a beautiful wooden stamp.

For the next month, my focus is going to be different. An Artist’s Journal. Artist books. One of my inspirations is Ro Bruhn – an artist from Melbourne.. Check out her flickr site. She is simply amazing. She’s also a participant in 21 Secrets, an online artist journaling workshop starting in April.

My other inspiration is Connie Rose. She is an absolute whirlwind of activity with books and she’s been such a sweetheart with sharing information and pointing me in a direction to get started. This is one of my favorites of her journals.

And Wendy Fe, another amazing artist. I get SO overwhelmed when on her blog, Threadborne. She truly blows my mind.

So, that’s my plan. The month of February I’m committing to doing something different. I have absolutely no clue where this will lead – but I’m just going to play. And I’m not going to care what the results are. Seriously. I’m going to embrace ‘sucking’. Actually, that’s the title of my next blog post but you’ll just have to wait a few days to hear more.

In the meantime, here is a youtube video that makes me smile and cry at the very same time, every time I watch it. I hope you enjoy it and spread some love every day.

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Posted in Artist's Journal, eco-dyeing & eco-printing, kettlebells, Misc quilting thoughts, Paper Dyeing, Projects | 23 Comments

23 Responses

on February 2, 2013 at 11:10 pm | Reply mary

You scared me for a minute. lol.
Paper journals are so much fun. I have done that a little bit. It is amazing some of the art journals out there and there are so many ideas and techniques! You will have a blast working through all of that.
- on February 20, 2013 at 9:24 pm | Reply KrisR
  
  Thanks for your support, Mary. I’m a little slow to get started as I had a few things get in the way – but I’m off and running with it. Will post photos soon!
on February 3, 2013 at 1:40 am | Reply candy

Good for you! You gotta do what you gotta do! Will you be sharing?
- on February 20, 2013 at 9:25 pm | Reply KrisR
  
  Thanks Candy. Yes….photos to come. Rugby starts this weekend so I’ll have more time to work on the fabric portion of the Artist’s Journal.
on February 3, 2013 at 1:45 am | Reply candy

BTW…powerful video…great message!
on February 3, 2013 at 6:02 am | Reply treadlemusic

Reblogged this on Treadlemusic and commented:
I defy you not to be ‘touched’ by this……….
on February 3, 2013 at 6:06 am | Reply treadlemusic

Loved the video….reblogged it….thank you! Visited the linked sites….totally inspiring! Look forward to sharing in your new direction and life adventure…hugs….
- on February 20, 2013 at 9:30 pm | Reply KrisR
  
  Thanks Doreen – your support is always so appreciated!
on February 3, 2013 at 6:08 am | Reply Mo Crow

“the fun is in the process the outcome is just debris”
wise words from a glass artist at Pilchuck Glass School in 1989
- on February 20, 2013 at 9:25 pm | Reply KrisR
  
  VERY wise words – thanks for sharing them Mo.
on February 3, 2013 at 7:39 am | Reply ruthiequilts

I love this video! It’s that whole “Pay-it-forward” thing! I hope your share some of your journaling! Good luck!
- on February 20, 2013 at 9:26 pm | Reply KrisR
  
  Thanks Ruthie. Yes – I’ll be sharing before too long. And yes….love the ‘pay it forward’ philosophy.
on February 3, 2013 at 7:48 am | Reply mtetar

Thanks for sharing, and working together is a good idea. http://projectsbyMtetar.wordpress.com
- on February 20, 2013 at 9:30 pm | Reply KrisR
  
  Thanks Mtetar!
  - on February 20, 2013 at 10:43 pm mtetar
    
    You’re very welcome, http://projectsbyMtetar.wordpress.com
on February 3, 2013 at 8:30 am | Reply grapegrower

my ever diminishing wine making laboratory space is in among all the quilting stuff.
seeing vintage is almost upon us it is very nice to be able to find my equipment and materials again.
every cloud has a silver lining.
- on February 20, 2013 at 9:26 pm | Reply KrisR
  
  yes dear.
on February 3, 2013 at 3:28 pm | Reply Cindy Munson

Love you for so many reasons! You go, girl! As always!
- on February 20, 2013 at 9:27 pm | Reply KrisR
  
  Thanks! Still get stuck but so far I haven’t ‘decorated the hole’ TOO much. Love you too.
on February 4, 2013 at 6:35 pm | Reply citricsugar

Amen to it all!! Good luck and may the learning curve be steep with wonderful surprises along the way!

PS -Cattle Balls Anonymous made me laugh out loud.
- on February 20, 2013 at 9:27 pm | Reply KrisR
  
  Not TOO steep though….lol. Love the idea of surprises though. I’ll keep you posted.
on February 5, 2013 at 2:58 am | Reply Gretchen O'Donnell

wow, I can’t wait to see what you come up with! I would like to get into scrappbooking…I keep stuff…it just goes in a box. maybe someday!
- on February 20, 2013 at 9:28 pm | Reply KrisR
  
  Thanks Gretchen. I love the idea of scrapbooking and paper is something I’ve always loved. We’ll see where this leads me.