Carolyn

My Journey This Year...


Last year really felt like I was just sewing through the motions ~ lazy sewing. I made a lot of basics and did some okay sewing but the imagination, exploration and general joy was missing from my sewing, in my opinion. And let's face it, though I love that you guys follow along with my sewing dreams, my opinion is the one that counts most!
So since I need to construct another wardrobe *sigh* I want to add some of that joy and exploration back into my sewing and my closet. While there will be basics - hey I need new closer fitting black, navy and gray suits - I will add some fun and funky pieces to go along with them.
I also want to sew some complicated, unusual pieces that really are me. I wear more classic silhouettes for work but personally I look more like this, this or this. I feel like I need to stretch my sewing wings.
Also, in years past, I've bought and shared alot of fabric here. I don't know if you've been paying attention but last year and fo sho this year there will be a lot less fabric being bought around here. I really need to delve deeply into the fabric collection and play with some of the beauties shelved there.
Today, I opened the curtains to the main section of the fabric collection because I was looking for some black fabric...and it was awesome touching some of those gorgeous pieces. So I apologize up front that many of the items that get made this year will be from "stashed" fabric.
I want my sewing journey this year to be a combination of many different things...so erase last year from your memories...because this year is going to be vastly different and I'm sooooooo excited about it!
A pic of my view...

Finally, I'm headed to The Sewing and Stitchery Expo in Pullayup this week. I will be there for the weekend - Saturday and Sunday - so if anyone is around, I would love to meet up! I will be with my girl Gaylen (GMarie) so leave a message on the blog or at my email and I will try to meet up with you.
(photo credit: Sewing & Stitchery Expo)
I'm not taking any classes but I'm so thrilled to be going that I don't know what to do! Seriously, sewing bucket list adventures here! This means there will be no posting here this weekend but I hope to do a recap when I return...or you can follow my adventures on Instagram. I will be taking pictures of everything and everyone in sight and posting to Instagram. Did I say I was excited! Seriously excited!!!!


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