Perhaps a Return to Creativity?

I discovered a mistake in my shop yesterday.    A Somerset Studio book sold, and when I went to pull it out for shipping, I could not find it.   Last time this happened, well over a year ago, I went through everything, fixed the mis-files and became very exact in my filing and storage process.  Then, panic ... how could this happen ... where's the magazine, etc. etc. etc.   I looked everywhere; I know it is here; how could I misplace it.    I even looked in those places it should never be.  In the end, I did the only thing possible.   I sent a message apologizing and refunded the payment. 

So, why is this a possible return to creativity.   Well, while going through the cabinet that contains my personal books, I came across a couple of my personal magazines and got to thinking about all that stuff out there in my studio.   By 2pm, I could procrastinate no longer, and to the studio I went.   (Of course, I had to move the patterns being processed out of the way).  

 For some time my interest (previously concrete sculpture and mosaics) have been moving toward fiber art.  I've been collecting (yard sale Saturdays) a wide variety of items to experiment.   I think I just might have everything possible ... except, perhaps Paint Sticks (and I'd like to have some).   So, I'm going to start with small projects; nothing overwhelming.    I selected two pieces of fabric, some cord, a rubber stamp and some paints.

Using the green paint, I stamped on some leaves.   Then, cut some basic flower shapes from the red gingham and ironed them into place.

I next dusted off the sewing machine and selected a few thread colors .. two shades of green and some yellow.   And then, the stitching began.    I stopped at this point; with the other two paint colors and braids unused.  

It was a nice exercise, getting familiar with the sewing machine as well as experiment with shading and creating detail with the thread.         I stopped here.   The piece has no future plans ... just an exercise.    I picked out three new scraps of fabric to play with tomorrow.  

Thanks for dropping by,
Lorrie