Okay, so I'm not quite ready to go through the 300 pictures I took on vacation, though I probably should before I forget what they're all about. Maybe this weekend. Instead, I'd rather focus on the creative energy that's been renewed within me (and I'll throw in a few vacay pics because that's all I've got!).
Right before I finished my last quilt I played around with a few designs for another one (never-mind that red & white one I was working on). The colors I wanted to use are on the masculine side, so I thought Alex would be a good recipient. I showed him the schematics, which he didn't really care for (what did I expect from a 5 yr old?), but once I explained that the colors would be actual printed fabrics be seemed to like it better. His only request is that I use polka dots, so polka dots it is. Along with an appliqued elephant pillow made in polka dots as well. I think it'll be darling, I can't wait to get started. Now I need to get busy hunting down the various polka dot fabrics (fun stuff).
Also occupying my brain power had been more spoonflower fabric. I hadn't thought about it since I printed that last batch of fabric, but the Phoebe bag renewed my interest. I don't know if I'd have any of these printed, but it's fun to play around. Go on now, sign up, create a profile, you know you wanna :)
Last, but not least, my thoughts have returned to bag making. I need a new bag. I carried my Phoebe bag for a while, but it's too darned small for me, especially now that I always have a knitting project with me. I'm thinking about revisiting this design, with the pleated pocket, but roomier. Hmmm, maybe not, I don't know, but the wheels sure are turning!
Being renewed and refreshed is a good thing!
























