Every day is a new opportunity to explore, create and decide to be creative. And make opportunities that you desire in life! Being intentional with your words and how you talk to yourself is just as important as the way you speak to those around you. With intention, you can create so much! This is [...]
As a creative, I'm always on the lookout for inspiration. How about you? Trusting that it will come at the perfect moment, allows me to be open and ready for whatever may come my way. And having the expectation of inspo sends the message that I'm ready for it! Creative Affirmation Inspiration comes to me [...]
The more we trust our creativity and ourselves, the more it grows and creates an abundance of creativity in our lives. Have you seen evidence of this in your life? I have! It's amazing how easily I can grow my creativity when I continue to pursue it. Creative Affirmation I have an abundance of creative [...]
Creativity is a muscle, the more we use it in our lives, the bigger it grows. Using my creativity every day is really easy at this point, but that wasn't always the case. I remember a time, where I didn't feel very creative at all. Having grace for myself and acknowledging the small pockets of [...]
Being a creative innovator is a lot of fun! I love puzzling out the best way to make a quilt block, or layout a quilt top. With every quilt, or quilt pattern I make there are so many ways to create the desired outcome, but which one is ideal for everyone? The best part is [...]
Making a quilt a second time is a fun adventure, and Dayhike is the perfect companion! This pattern is designed for a Layer Cake plus a little bit of solid or contrasting fabric. It's name came with my fourth fabric line with Moda, and simple construction, that offers a quick finish. Not all quilts need [...]
Feeling enough and knowing the art I make is enough is an ongoing personal project. I found this concept to be rooted deep in my early development, and for years I looked for the approval of others. Now I know that approval only comes from myself, and extending grace to myself to learn and grow [...]
Living in this time of technology offers many reasons to show gratitude. Being able to connect during the pandemic and consistently share creative efforts is one of many things I am grateful for daily. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude can go a long way in growing our creativity too! Creative Affirmation I am grateful to [...]
We all know that comparison is the thief of joy, and yet it still comes up often. I challenge you to only look at yourself yesterday, and make sure you recognize the growth. Celebrate your wins! Baby steps or big steps, every little bit of growth adds up to big changes. Creative Affirmation I compare [...]
Creativity is often a windy path of twists and turns, stops and starts. Each of us has our own creative journey, and free will to make decisions that will impact that journey as well. There's no right or wrong way to pursue creativity, we just have to be open to creativity and give it opportunity [...]
It is so easy to look around some days and feel "not enough" - but striving for progress over perfection makes every day a great day! As with most things in life, it's all about how you look at or interpret your current situation. Looking for progress and community to learn and grow with is [...]
My hands are an extension of my heart, and so creating with them creates a heart made item. This can be anything we make - dinner, quilts, pencil pouches, paintings. The list goes on and on! Creative Affirmation I create with my hands and from my heart. This affirmation confirms why so many quilters, continue [...]
