Yes, this really is how I sew. I want to be one of those people with a perfectly clear sewing area, lots of light, and organized sets of fabric. But I'm not. And I think I've come to terms with the fact that I'll never be *that* person.
I'm the person who has had to stop a project for no other reason than not being able to find it. I am the person who competes for space with bicycles and bicycle parts. The person who hangs her design "wall" over the closet then complains when her husband lifts the wall and knocks off half the blocks.
But I am also a lucky person. I am lucky to have the time and resources to sew when I want. I am lucky to have a husband who will give up his workspace so I can have sewing space. I am lucky to use the start/stop button by choice, not necessity. And I am lucky, as my husband pointed out, to have grown up in a home where creativity was never stifled by the need for organization, tidiness, or a clear workspace.
Although it would be nice to have a place for everything and everything in its place, I'm grateful to my parents for not stifling my creativity in the name of organization.
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I'm glad I'm not the only one whose creative space is sometimes - well - messy. Here's to the chaos of creativity!
ReplyDeleteI love your space:) And am glad to see it matches mine, I call it "being loved". When I get creative and lovey - it gets messy!
ReplyDeleteyep, my space looks like that too! I have to be a little better now that my sewing machine is in the middle of the living room which is in the middle of the house where everyone walks through, but when I had a whole corner of my basement, you could tell when I was in the thick of creativity because both my tables and the floor were covered in fabric.
ReplyDeleteFunny enough, I tend to be pretty relaxed with my kids, too. We clean their room once a week so I can vacuum and keep down the chaos, but otherwise they usually have their little set-ups drifting all over their room and around the house.
Wow, that scene looks mighty familiar. I've been fabric buying as of late, and the fabric is taking over my craft area. I love my cluttery craft area, and yours too!
ReplyDeleteI have a pile of fabric. . but I need to organize it. I think I just work better when my space is organized. . but that's just me. . and I love you so work in your hot mess.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one who's creative space isn't really what I'd call a space! I was starting to think (seeing other's neat, tidy, spick & span areas on the internet) I was a dysfunctional crafter....but now I can create without fear of being the odd one out, so thanks for sharing. hugs Naomi
ReplyDeleteP.S. How can I follow your blog?
i like it when my space is organized, but as soon as i have an idea or work on a project, it turns into a disaster quickly. then my piles spread onto my dining room table and occasionally the floor. so many people find the neat and tidy studio pictures to be inspirational. i like yours :) i want to poke through the fabric pile to see what's in there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments. I don't feel quite so insecure about revealing the truth!
ReplyDelete@Beeshebags: you can click on the follow button on the side of the page, if up want to follow with google friend connect. Or you can do what I do and subscribe via a reader. I use goggle reader (reader.google.com). It makes it easy to keep up on all the blogs in one spot. Hope tha helps.