Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Getting the crafting groove back

It seems that lately I have struggled to find a real passion for crafting. In fact I think I may have lost my crafting mojo. Crochet held absolutely no appeal, and except for Pip's book keeping the pilot light burning, I could have just given up sewing altogether. I just didn't have the passion anymore.

Which is such a horrific thought that I may look back on these words in months to come and give myself a firm talking to.

Felt brooch

On Saturday we had our third Brown Owls meeting, and this time we made felt brooches. One of the other prefects made up the kits (and a very clever job she did of them, too) and I had the good fortune to spend the afternoon with cups of tea, some very yummy treats, and some felt, needle and thread. I made the brooch in the (bad) photo above. Making the brooch was just the icing on the cake, though. I was sitting and chatting with people who were so much more creative and clever than me, and they are the ones who helped me get my groove back. People who make teeny toadstool brooches like this one.

Bron's iddybiddy toadstool brooch

And this elephant (not photographed is the matching skirt and shirt that the little girl who owns him was wearing).

Beautiful elephant made by Michelle

And so much more that I didn't get a chance to photograph. And so I rode home humming with excitement at being so inspired. And then I realised. It was back.

Since then ...

Sunnyboy

Twisted hexagon quilt blocks

Crocheted socks

It feels so good.

21 comments:

  1. Oh you've been busy! The felt brooch is very cute!

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  2. "How Mick got her groove back" - don't forget to keep thrashing that pathological critic!! You're also a clever crafty woman that inspires others!

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  3. Hooray for crafty grooves! But also a bit of quiet in between 'em.

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  4. don't be so self deprecating. Your work is amazing and inspirational.

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  5. Yay for you! What a wonderful feeling when things start flowing again. I am happy for you. I can't comment on your work because my internety is so slow today it won't download your photos. Cherrie
    PS My word verification here is ityli

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  6. Eeeek your mojo hit fast forward! Congratulations on getting it back... thank goodness.

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  7. Glad you got your mojo back. I think you are pretty inspiring yourself.

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  8. Wonderful news. I love your gorgeous brooch.

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  9. Phew! You're back in the saddle again!

    P.S. I noticed your name came up as a Toy Society volunteer! How cool is that!!

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  10. Yeah, that crafty mojo. It just disappears inexplicably, then creeps up behind you and surprises you again. Glad yours did. Gorgeous projects.

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  11. Glad to see that the groove is back ;-)

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  12. Bleh. It's not nice when you lose love for something that you've previously derived so much joy from. Glad you got your craft-jo back! :)

    P.S. I love the colour of the wool in the last photo!

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  13. I'm glad the passion is back, I've missed seeing your crafty stuff.

    Let it be known that seeing your crafty stuff makes me want to be better at my crafty stuff. I really like your work!

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  14. Crafty groove returning is always worth celebrating!
    A friend asked me yesterday where I got my sunnyboy from because she currently has three cats arguing over her ball of wool and wants one to keep her wool safe! So, you are so clever at the craft and your "stuff" is meeting needs all over the place so you should feel proud. I love my sunnyboy, it has fulfilled at least three different functions so far!!! So keep it up, the crafting, the blogging, the sharing the love out there in the community for you are appreciated!

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  15. So Therapeutic..isn't it cheaper than a therapist!

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  16. yay!

    you're back!

    after xmas i didn't sew ANYTHING for 6 weeks, sometimes you need a break :-)

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  17. Yay! I reckon crafting loves company (for a jumpstart anyway)

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  18. So good hear. U r one of the most talented people iknow so ian very pleased u found your mojo again

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  19. You're a powerhouse girlfriend! Look at you go. All so beautiful too. WOW!

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  20. Congratulations on finding your crafting groove again. Nothing like some good times with creative friends to help to motivate and inspire.
    Love the brooch by the way. Absolutely gorgeous.

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  21. I've missed your beautiful creations. So glad to see them again!

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