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9 03, 2022

Writing Quilt Patterns

By |2022-03-08T21:10:19-07:00March 9th, 2022|pattern, Quilt Planner|0 Comments

Reflecting on my blogging journey I have grown and learned so much as a person and as a quilter. The lessons include so many details of the quilting process, as a self- taught quilter this space as be invaluable. This blog also brought me into the quilting industry by writing quilt patterns. Initially this was [...]

7 03, 2022

Creative Affirmation — Inspired Ideas

By |2022-03-06T17:35:42-07:00March 7th, 2022|Creative Affirmations|0 Comments

Trusting and affirming that inspired ideas on constantly coming to you is setting you up for just that! Lots of ideas to keep you busy and in the creative flow. There are a few other things I like to do personally to make sure that these ideas are always flowing. Creative Affirmation My creative mind [...]

28 02, 2022

Creative Affirmation — Creative Flow

By |2022-02-26T18:42:43-07:00February 28th, 2022|Creative Affirmations|0 Comments

Quickly stepping into a creative flow, adds ease to my quilting process. Whether it's sitting down at the computer, or a sewing machine; coming to my creative time with the expectation of this creative flow helps to increase my creativity. For instance, these weekly posts about creativity are a different sort of creativity, however, as [...]

21 02, 2022

Creative Affirmation – Being Open

By |2022-02-20T17:48:07-07:00February 21st, 2022|Creative Affirmations|0 Comments

Being open to new ideas is not a new idea, but it is important. I've spent the last week surrounded by quilts and quilters. A little slice of heaven on the convention center floor. The inspiration goes further than the quilts hanging, it's in the conversations, lectures, and classes too. Imagine walking into a session [...]

14 02, 2022

Creative Affirmation – Being Vulnerable

By |2022-02-12T17:35:33-07:00February 14th, 2022|Creative Affirmations|0 Comments

Letting my guard down and being vulnerable is a big risk. It usually doesn't feel that great, unless I'm in the habit of it. However, it is in these vulnerable moments that creativity can freely flow in me. And that is a big win! Creative Affirmation I allow myself to be vulnerable to let my [...]

7 02, 2022

Creative Affirmation — Creative Risk

By |2022-02-06T16:09:19-07:00February 7th, 2022|Creative Affirmations|0 Comments

Taking a creative risk can be the most challenging risk. The uncertainty around the outcome of something that often takes a lot of time and materials - what if I don't like it? what if it's awful? what if it is amazing? All valid questions, but if we set aside the judgment of self, and [...]

31 01, 2022

Creative Affirmation — Creative Ideas

By |2022-01-30T15:51:08-07:00January 31st, 2022|Creative Affirmations|0 Comments

Actively looking for your next big creative ideas, might actually be pushing it away. In essence, you may be putting too much energy into wanting instead of working with the ideas in front of you. I know there are times when working on a specific goal, that I might try to push through for a new [...]

24 01, 2022

Creative Affirmation — Effortless Creativity

By |2022-01-23T17:13:07-07:00January 24th, 2022|Creative Affirmations|2 Comments

As I am conscious and aware of my creativity, more flows and I create effortless creativity every day. Finding ourselves in the creative flow isn’t as elusive as you might think. As you work your creative muscle on a regular (daily) basis it grows and allows you to explore further.  Creative Affirmation My creativity flows [...]

17 01, 2022

Creative Affirmation – Increasing Creativity

By |2022-01-16T20:03:43-07:00January 17th, 2022|Creative Affirmations|1 Comment

The idea that creativity is limited, that you are as creative as you will ever be is false. Increasing creativity is a perspective that I want to keep, in my creative toolbox. Creativity can (and will) ebb and flow in different areas of life. As a rule, though your creativity is growing with you as [...]

10 01, 2022

Constant Creativity – Creative Affirmations

By |2022-01-09T18:58:37-07:00January 10th, 2022|Creative Affirmations|4 Comments

Every day I’m thankful for the constant creativity that flows through me. This doesn’t just apply to time at the sewing machine or playing with fabric, but in how I troubleshoot any process, design at the computer, interact with my kids. And so much more!  Creative Affirmation Creativity flows through me constantly. Acknowledging the constant [...]

3 01, 2022

Creative Affirmations – Getting Started

By |2022-01-02T19:16:31-07:00January 3rd, 2022|Creative Affirmations|15 Comments

Like many do this time of year I've been reflecting on the last year, and my use of creative affirmations. One of the things I noticed was when I put my creativity first, my entire day was in the flow. Meaning when I took the time to design, sew, collect special fabrics or make a [...]

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