It would appear that I am currently suffering from crafters block. I have a million books, magazines and supscriptions to blogs, I see a multitude of things I want to make or buy but I am failing miserably to have any inspiring original ideas.
Maybe its that there are so many inspiring crafters out there at present or that I haven't completely worked out my own style yet?
I actually think it may be that I've spent so much time looking at other people's designs, books and articles that I've overloaded my brain with too many wonderful ideas, (which I failed to file away in my mental organiser) now I can't quite remember what I'd decided to create.
I am I the only person who sees so many gorgeous designs that sometimes you think someone, somewhere must have already done every idea you come up with.
I endeavor to carry my craft idea notebook with me absolutely everywhere so I can jot down every flash of genius (slight exaggeration) that passes through my mind, then when I get the chance to sit down at my sewing machine I'll know exactly what I'm trying to achieve!
In conclusion I have two children that deprive me of my sleep so my brain no longer functions at normal speed, not enough time to sew and I spend far too much time looking on craft gossip
Maybe its that there are so many inspiring crafters out there at present or that I haven't completely worked out my own style yet?
I actually think it may be that I've spent so much time looking at other people's designs, books and articles that I've overloaded my brain with too many wonderful ideas, (which I failed to file away in my mental organiser) now I can't quite remember what I'd decided to create.
I am I the only person who sees so many gorgeous designs that sometimes you think someone, somewhere must have already done every idea you come up with.
I endeavor to carry my craft idea notebook with me absolutely everywhere so I can jot down every flash of genius (slight exaggeration) that passes through my mind, then when I get the chance to sit down at my sewing machine I'll know exactly what I'm trying to achieve!
In conclusion I have two children that deprive me of my sleep so my brain no longer functions at normal speed, not enough time to sew and I spend far too much time looking on craft gossip
So much has been done that yes, it is difficult to do anything original, but the joy of craft is that everything you do will have your own unique twist to it and will be original for that reason. I sometimes get overwhelmed too with everything I want to make, just step back from it and let it flow. x
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