Yup, that's it. I'm totally zapped creatively and I just can't come up with a title for this post. Not even a boring one.
Truth be told, I'm a little down lately. Not rock-bottom depressed or anything, but I've had some disappointments and stress, so I'm not feeling too chatty. Plus, I decided not to go to Quilt Market this time around, and I do miss it. I don't usually talk about this stuff here, not because I'm trying to put up a front, but because this is my happy place.
And I think that's part of it. I've been working really hard, but it's all on stuff I can't show you. And I WANT to show you. Maybe even NEED to show you. I'm definitely learning how much I've come to rely on sharing here (and, yes, let's face it, your encouragement feels really good).
So I don't have too much to show off, but I did make this apron a while back for my cookie party. And I never showed you the reverse side.
I love it. I feel I need some crafty event to wear it at with the dressform side out. That fabric is so great.
It's loosely based on the Flirty Skirty apron pattern, but I changed it some: added details, cut the fabric differently, and even changed the shape a little.
So, don't worry about me, folks. I'll be back soon and probably in a more cheery mood.
JT
Those aprons are gorgeous! Sorry to hear you're going through a bit of a low period. Maybe you need to take some time for yourself and charge your battery? Hope you feel better soon. x
Posted by: Rosy Lady | May 25, 2010 at 03:15 AM
Wow! How do you choose which side to wear out. So amazing. I know what you mean about the happy place, I feel that way about my blog.
Sorry about Quilt Market. If it helps you are not alone. I have been having a bit of a pity party over not going myself. Whaa.
Posted by: Laurel | May 25, 2010 at 03:24 AM
I find that sometime sharing that you are not too cheery is just as cathartic as sharing a new bit of creativity.
My blog is generally my happy craft place, but sometimes I let a little reality creep in.
I hope you feel better.
Feels like Winter here in Melbourne, Australia, all wet and grey. Luckily I just got a copy of North and South to cheer me up!
Good Luck with all the secret work!
Posted by: Claire - Matching Pegs | May 25, 2010 at 03:28 AM
Chin up - hope you are back soon with lots you can show us. I've missed your posts. I fially got to work with almost the whole range of Timber this week, boy it is totally devine.
Posted by: Viv | May 25, 2010 at 06:19 AM
I know what you mean when you say that you need to show something :)
I started blogging (which was not so long ago) to get some feedback from other people about the things I do and I got really addicted to that.
If it helps you, I ordered some of your fabric a while ago and they finally arrived here. Unfortunately I only got a small portion of what I really wanted (the rest was sold out...) and now I am too afraid to cut into it because I need the perfect project for it :)
They are absolutely beautiful!
I hope you have a great day,
Johanna
PS: if you can't show the stuff you are working on you could give sneak previews choosing a focus that has us guessing until forever. Or, you could let your kids do a drawing of it and then show us :) We really like to see it!
Posted by: Johanna | May 25, 2010 at 06:29 AM
Chin up, young person! You rock!
Posted by: Sandy | May 25, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Your apron is so fun and totally different on the reverse!
Posted by: Courtney | May 25, 2010 at 08:20 AM
The blog readers are here to support you...and we need your creativity to inspire us just as much as you need to show it...allow yourself the moments of stress and then let it go when you can... it will all work out :)
Posted by: Tabitha O. | May 25, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Your work is beautiful. I will wait.
Posted by: kate | May 25, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Oh I have *so* been there. And props to you for making your blog your happy place - I'm in complete agreement. I hope you get your crafty mojo back soon! :)
Posted by: amanda | May 25, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Here's to hoping you feel better and I truly love, love, love that apron!
Posted by: Angela | May 26, 2010 at 04:24 PM
I'm sorry that you are feeling low. Treat yourself very kindly, please, and come back and tell us of your adventures when you feel like it. We'll be here! :)
Posted by: Alexis | May 27, 2010 at 04:33 PM
That is really cute! I've been in a slump for a bit too but feeling more encouraged to get back in my studio the last few days.
Posted by: Sarah | June 02, 2010 at 07:41 AM
Hey there! I just watched the "Funk" episode on Glee....which I am hooked on...thanks to you! That cheered me up tonite! So looking forward to all your upcoming things!! We really did miss you at Market. I won't be at Fall, and I hope to be at Salt Lake. Maybe I'll see you there??
Cheers my friend!!
Posted by: Scott | June 02, 2010 at 11:20 PM
I'm sorry you're down. I wish I was throwing a cookie party I could invite you to. =)
Posted by: Barefoot | June 12, 2010 at 01:45 AM
I'm not a regular reader, or commenter but I do pop in once in awhile. I'm in bit of the same boat myself who wants to row first? Anyway, I love the aprons...and to answers the question of which side do you wear, the easy anwser is, of course, the clean side.
And, maybe, could you just show us a closeup detail of what youre working on, nothing so much as to give it away.
take care.
Posted by: colourdujour | June 30, 2010 at 09:23 PM