There’s only 2 of these ladies which will be sold a the Creative Union Show at . I got this fabric from a woman who I made 25 potholders for last year. It’s vintage 1970’s colonial revival.
I’ve been thinking about how I do my work and it seems I’ve gotten into the pattern of taking so many custom orders that I’m beginning to feel more like a seamstress and less like an artist. After talking to a few people I’ve decided to try something different. When I finish the remaining orders I have to this point I’m going to take less orders and concentrate on making and collecting an inventory and selling what I’ve made. I think this will allow me to be more creative and develop ideas that otherwise I wouldn’t have time to explore.
This doesn’t mean I won’t take any custom orders, just that I’ll be more discriminating.
I’m excited to try this new way of working, things were starting to get stale in the studio. I was beginning to feel like a factory worker and with the hot weather, every story of sweat-shops I’ve ever heard kept coming to mind. Seems to me like it’s time for a change.
Maybe try a different creative media, so the quilting stuff doesn’t get so factory feeling? Or take a break for a while.
I can relate to that! I make quilted wall haangings…..and as soon as I think about making them to sell, the less I like the idea. It is the creation part that is important, not the manufacturing. I get it, is what I am trying to say!
Laughing to think that 1970 is vintage!
Often times makeing things to other’s specs sends creative juices right down the drain. It’s wise of you to back off, take a mental break and let your imagination flow into your creations.
All the Best,
Mickey Scheuring
“Lead a Dead Horse to Water”
“Bobbing For Bodies”
See, I know a little about creating from whole cloth. Bye.