First Light
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 3:52PM I am a creature of light. I love the hours in the early morning when the sun is just coming up, especially when I can spend that time in my studio. That space faces east and catches the early light. These days I don’t get much chance to work in there in the morning but I try to sneak a few minutes before my children awake to gaze around (the mess) and let inspiration wash over me. Morning light or not, I love spending time in that space. Most of my stolen moments are in the afternoon or, occasionally at night. But I’ll take them when I can get them. All too soon my nestlings will have flown and I will have the luxury of working in the morning light again.
Most of my creations are crafted from fabric. I am, primarily, a garment sewer but my interests are far more eclectic. I love using my hands, and dabble in sewing, knitting, quilting, embroidery, beading, and crafting of all sorts. I haven’t held a paying job in years but on our tax return every year I list my profession as Fiber Artist. My favorite part of any project is the creative stage where the final result lives only in my mind. I love putting together theme, materials, colors, textures and techniques. Sometimes scents and flavors (for I like cooking, too). I collect (read: hoard) the materials used to fashion my creations so I will have at hand what I need when my muse speaks.
So now I have created a blog. The site design is a work in progress itself, in a media that is not as familiar as the one I am used to working in. I hope to share some of my work in this space along with tutorials so others can have as much fun creating as I do. I hope you will check back often for inspiration.
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Reader Comments (4)
Way to go, Julie! I find your pictures and words inspiring -- just the thing for a new year. I look forward to what's to come.
Julie,
I am so pumped -- I will check your blog often -- I can't wait to benefit from your creative mind.
Thank you so much for taking this on -- I think you may have been the first individual to tell me that I don't have a sewing room, but I do have a studio. That statement has encouraged me to think like an artist. My studio is my entire basement -- lucky me thanks to you!
I have "bookmarked" your website -- YIPPEEE!
Best of everything friend!
Betty
Hi Julie--
I'm going to love reading your blog and checking your projects. I never read any other blogs, but this is so cool. I've always loved looking at your creations and get inspired by what you do. However, while I share your "favorite part of the process" by creating things in my mind, yours actually turn out like you envisioned them, while mine looked better in my mind! I can't wait to see what I have to learn from you! Congrats!
Karen :)
Thanks everyone. I am looking forward to this new venture. It may take me a while to get up to speed but I hope to post new projects every week.