get going

Kate and I are always talking about what gets people inspired, motivated and moving for their crafting. and how do you explain it? For me its my surroundings. My house is such an extension of who I am and what I love. its colorful with little treasures hidden everywhere. some days I see a little thing stashed on a shelf, in the attic maybe its just hanging on the wall and I will get an idea for a project or it might simply just inspire me to go into my studio and play. I want to start keeping track of these things that catch my eye. so this morning this is what I was looking at.

this pot used to be an herb. but I neglected him too long and he died. he used to live in my kitchen and thats when I put that cupcake topper in it. its from my wedding. Zack gave me that fake flower on our first date. we went to graceland, he got it at a gas station really late at night.

this is a photo of a quilt I did several years ago. it hangs just outside my studio door. I love sliding my fingers through those ruffles. I made this quilt while I was going through diagnosis.

this last image is a banner that Zack painted for a convention he worked. We went to Ringling museum last year and are still thinking about it. as a kid I spent LOTS of time there. it has one of the best selections of paintings and sculpture. not to mention the circus museum. and it is the prettiest place I’ve ever been. I want to make a quilt that has this same feeling. I havent figured out how that will translate quite yet.