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I am looking at my fabrics for over a week now and have not been sewing at all.
Charmpacks, jellyrolls, layercakes, yardages.......have it all and no inspiration what so ever :(
I have been online looking for patterns, went through my magazines.....nothing.
Tomorrow I have the day off and the house to myself, perfect day for a project.......so PLEASE help me to get my inspiration back!
I need ideas or fun patterns to look at and get started!
Thanks :)
Something Christmas? What about something for Easter? Get ahead of that holiday?
Okay, Klasien - more lookies here: Fat Quarter Fun: 35+ Project Ideas : TipNut.com
Free Purse Patterns
Free Downloadable Bag Patterns in PDF
Start small with something useful or salable and just have a lot of fun!
Sorry that you're in a funk...think we've all been there at one time or another. How about stepping away from sewing/quilting for a while and doing something different. Knitting, crochet ?? Just don't stop and do nothing..that can be a slippery slope! Then after a while the joy of quilting might come back with gusto. Baby steps....good luck
Have you looked at the Iron Quilter section? About every tutorial Jenny has done lately was represented there.
Walk away from it for awhile and make something small and quick. I had the same problem getting inspired to finish up a bunch of Christmas projects. I left everything in the sewing area a mess and did some small projects with candy bars. I had fun and now I'm ready to go back and start sewing again. Jean is right, there's a lot of inspiration on the IQ entries.
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Oh, Sharyn, those are fantastic - the DGDs would absolutely LOVE them - maybe I still have time for them to do some for their sisters. Thanks~~Quote:
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Browse the tutorials? Google various types of quilts? I do that a lot....
Good luck!! I took days off and while it did feel good, I am cutting pillow cases out :-) Then those cute Fabric boxes, then the no-sew Fabric Ordanments.
Moda Bakeshop a lot of folks like to stroll through by Jelly Roll or using Charms, Layer Cakes
Here's another one with many eye candy Quilt Patterns | AllPeopleQuilt.com
Maybe a break for a few days is what you need? (((hugs))) Good luck Klasien
If anyone needs the graphic, directions, and poem for the snowman (microwave popcorn wrapper), I will be willing to forward it. I was going to embed the link to HGTV's site but either the graphic is no longer available or it is the "operator". :) This was a free pattern so there should not be an issue with sharing.
I agree with Sharon. Do a small project, rather than trying to plan something big. It will recharge your engine.
sometimes when I don't feel like sewing I go in and clean and straighten the sewing room and then start cutting out new projects. I do lots of the self binding baby blankets and I match up 2 fabrics and cut them to size and store them in a tub. then when I am ready to make some up they are all ready to sit and sew.
Oohh! Oohh! Me! Me! Please...:)Quote:
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Thank you!
I agree with the Moda site too. They have some fresh designs and small projects that are always nice.
I took a few months off earlier this year and everything was still there when I felt like getting back to it. There was so much going on in my family at the end of last year and the beginning of this year that I just couldn't focus on sewing / quilting. So give yourself a break and don't stress over it.
I don't want to be a stick in the mud, but I believe the original designer now has a copy write on the snowman pattern and has withdrawn the free pattern from sites where it was previously shared. I purchased the pattern a few weeks ago at Laurie Furnell Designs, sold on etsy. It's only $1. Forgive me if I'm wrong about this, just don't want anyone to get in trouble for sharing her design on the web.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1686077...+candy+wrapper
These are absolutely adorable!!!Quote:
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