The hiss of a hot iron meeting damp fabric. The metallic sound of the shears, the whir of the rotary cutter. The swish of scraps and thread being brushed to the side. I’ve had a lot of prep work lately because I’ve been turning out Christmas gifts like a madwoman.
I’m making good progress, but it’s looking less and less likely I’ll be able to stock the shop much at all before Christmas. I think next year I’m going to start gift-making in January.
Anyway, this week in my space we have tiny mystery WIPs.
And what’s in this stack, I wonder?
Also, this time I decided not to sweep away the mess before taking the photos, just to bust the myth that I am always tidy. My messes may be small, but they’re still there!
This is especially the case when I am totally winging a project, as that usually involves hacking my way through it and making a tangle of it.
More messy and not-so-messy spaces at kootoyoo.
I totally ditto the gift making in January. But it seems my most creative ideas come about Dec 5. So, best to you on this Christmas, and good luck on the next one also
written on December 9th, 2009, at 11:11 amPerhaps some sachets and an eye or neck pillow?
I like the idea of starting stuff early in the year, but when that time is actually here I have no interest in doing things Christmas-related!! May you have better success than I :).
written on December 9th, 2009, at 12:34 pmGood luck with the projects! The idea of starting very early next year with thinking about Christmas gifts is such a good one- I will try to as well- I made a ‘Christmas painting’ to make cards with it and I made a mistake and dropped too much acrylic medium on it a week after I had finished it! and now I will be unable to use it to print cards with it or sell it! So next year I should also be prepared for ‘unforseen accidents’ too!!!
written on December 9th, 2009, at 10:22 pmAnnamaria :)
oh the bright feel of your mystery makes me happy!
written on December 9th, 2009, at 10:41 pmnot sure but i love the colours- they’re so bright and cheery! xo m.
written on December 10th, 2009, at 4:57 amGreat fabrics – nice a bright and festive! Good luck with it all!
written on December 10th, 2009, at 4:58 amas someone who is madly rushing around trying to find handmade things (as i can’t make much myself!), i think an early start is an excellent idea
good luck! and i think it is great what are you are doing
written on December 10th, 2009, at 5:08 amgood to see more progress happening! you can’t do it all {re making non-stop and stocking shop etc etc}.
looking lovely
written on December 10th, 2009, at 6:10 amxx
Winging, hacking and messy…. sounds perfect Gretchen!
written on December 11th, 2009, at 12:52 amLove the bright colors! I should be making like a mad woman but, I’m pottering around like I haven’t a care in the world. The last minute pressure usually brings out the production in me. Best of luck with all your mystery.
written on December 12th, 2009, at 2:38 pm