Letting go and drawing outside the lines is fun in practice, but can also be a big mental hurdle too! Encouraging yourself to release perfection, and see where inspiration takes you is a great starting point for any project. My project, included in the images - Until Next Time - is exactly this. I had [...]
Choosing to believe in myself and affirm my skills and abilities, I am far more likely to take on the challenge! Any challenge. This often looks like trying a new piecing technique or considering a new color palette to incorporate. And sometimes it's trying a new quilting design over a pieced quilt top. Regardless of [...]
Choosing to honor my true self and the creative process is the most rewarding creative time. The quilt in the photos this week is one that I made for myself, with a favorite fabric line, after a period of intense deadlines. I didn't follow a pattern or write a pattern for the quilt like I [...]
Taking the time to play and imagine is often very beneficial! Some of my favorite projects have come about from very silly beginnings. When I let go of the rules and let my mind wander the magic can begin. When did you last follow the silly train of thought to see where it ended? Our [...]
The feeling of being safe or safety is very important to our well-being. In fact if something is outside of our norm, or usual patterns our brain will automatically send an alert to come back to the regular programming. So when changing the way we approach creativity, affirming that it is SAFE to do so [...]
Speaking about how you want to feel about your creativity and how inspired you are can do wonders for your creativity. We (humans) can be hard on ourselves, especially in creative pursuits. Consider the inner dialogue that you carry on while making creative decisions. I know if I'm not careful those thoughts can be negative [...]
Authenticity over perfection - every time. Being true to myself and what I create regardless of the outcome is essential. This is also very freeing in the creative process and allows for more creativity to flow within me. Perfection is stifling, and unnecessary - let it go, and create with your authentic perspective and interpretations. [...]
Sharing ideas is always a fun way to inspire new creative ideas! I find the more I share the more ideas that flow to me, and I love the cycle of sharing, and being inspired. Creative Affirmation: I’m excited to share my creative ideas with others. Like so many of the other affirmations, we’ve considered [...]
I love designing quilts in EQ8! My very first book, in 2011 was designed on graph paper. I learned a lot about quilt math and puzzled together those patterns. I have loved quilt math ever since but was so thankful to learn EQ7 at the time. And now design in EQ8. Having the opportunity to [...]
Being fueled by my creative energy is so empowering, and affirming of my creativity. I love that using my creativity consistently creates more creativity in my life. This is the basis for my day to day, and all the creative work that I do. I hope that you are able to reach into that creative [...]
Seeing the beauty around me, despite what is happening in my day is so important. Putting aside the upsetting email, or conversation for the beauty found in everyday moments. Is a great way to reset our thoughts, and overcome any negative thinking. Creative Affirmation I see the beauty and wonder in the world around me. [...]
Being fearless in my creative endeavors, means experimenting and without judgment. And letting the process be full of curiosity and grace for the outcomes, opens me up for even more creativity. Win-win! Creative Affirmation I persue creativity without fear. When trying something new, being fearless, being unstoppable, and letting the creativity flow is the ultimate [...]
