If I’m ever struggling for inspiration, I find the best way to push through is to find myself a project that is so large and absorbing, that I can’t help but think about painting instead. While at Amitie the other night I bought some beautiful fabric to make myself a skirt or two, and have had so much fun just looking at, and thinking about the beautiful colours, that I made another trip to a different fabric shop (just for a look mind) called Patchwork on central and then I lost control…..
I found one Japanese fabric that I thought would be great for a quilt for my son’s room. To be honest, he has a quilt that I bought ready-made, and some of the appliqued bits are starting to shred, so it is in need of some serious repair – really a whole new top. Not so hard is it? Feeling ebullient, I even accepted help when it was offered by the shop-lady-person (I NEVER accept that….), and before I knew it, I had the most splendid collection of fabrics laid out before me that looked good and not too try-hard, and inspiring…. So inspiring.
I started yesterday – and I must say it’s going swimmingly. Very chaotic and completely unplanned (as is my way), but it’s looking kind of wonderful I think.
Of course while I was there, I couldn’t resist some stunning Kaffe Fasset (who doesn’t loooove Kaffe) to make a quilt for my daughter’s room – because now – I am (in my own mind) and expert at this and I am not scared (as she would say).
OK – now I have a huge project I can go and do some painting instead. 
That material looks awesome – great pattern – very classic and stylish. I’m sure you’ll do a great job.
Enjoy the painting now you have your project:)
Love it! All of it, the fabric and the sentiment. Made me smile to think that I am not the only person in the world who can only get my bum into gear when I have too much to do… Thanks!
Good luck with the painting, I look forward to seeing what you’ve come up with.
I love your fabrics, the quilts will look stunning. Places like Patchwork on Central and Amitie are just deadly for fabric addicts
Hope the painting goes well.
It’s always wonderful to come and visit your blog. I know that you will have some new, fun idea that you will be sharing with everyone. I do hope that you share your new works with us. Can’t wait to come back and see them.
*HUGS*
ooo, the navy collection of quilt fabrics are fantastic! they are going to look sensational as a quilt for your son’s room! love ‘em. hmmm, got me thinking, too… tom’s room would fab with those…!!