autumn has arrived...& i snuggled down over the weekend & created...
i went with the season...
a pot of tea...& a semi-chaotic studio of fabric...music...cotton lace & cushions...
i'd like to paint a picture of serenity...of order...of folded fabric...of quiet creation...
but in reality...
it's more noisy {lovely} kiddos constantly interrupting, the husband on the nearby laptop chatting about the sports arrangements for the weekend & tonights dinner...& the BBC Radio humming along in the background...
& i know i wouldn't have it any other way...
i'm sure it's the only way i can create...
it's the same way i've been doing it for years...
&...it makes me very happy...
i also *work* in a
everything is created as i sit down to fill an order...
not the week before...not with drawings done in anticipation of...
all of this i love to do...& i love to do it as i am about to create the piece...
if it's a gift for someone - all i want is a little jumble of thoughts about that person...
their favourite colours...their jobs...a little of their nature...
& i take that & create them a special cushion, or bag...made just for them...
i love to approach each order like this, for me they're fresh...individual...& to be honest...the only way i know how to work...
i plan so much of the rest of our life...
the daily...the monthly...the yearly...
i plan constantly for our busy family of five...
so...i thrive on this instant...spontaneous creativity...
adding to the
i can't bare to bin anything- it's the building of a cushion from all the smaller pieces that makes it so special...
these pieces create the most loved & inspiring cushions...
my friendship cushions...
given by people who want to show their love & friendship for someone in their lives...
& made with so much enjoyment by me...
from french fabrics, british rose linens, vintage finds & cotton laces...
made with kiddos sitting at my feet playing with mini skateboards...
wrapping tiny treasures in my leftover fabrics...
shouting at me from the kitchen whilst learning to make big hearty autumn soup outa leftovers...
& all the while...i wouldn't have it any other way...
a life made lovely...
with fabrics...& friendship...
snuggled against the autumn weather...
a wonderful weekend indulgence amongst the usual loved chaos of my family life...
no organised shelves of cottons...& patterns...
no long modern clean surfaces of space...
just a group of mix-matched vintage desks...thrifted cane chairs...baskets of fabrics & time...
a life made lovely
embracing the chaos
&
creating alongside everyday life
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Absolutely beautiful post, Melissa. Like a sweet poem it just made me feel so relaxed and cocooned reading it. A life made lovely, indeed. x
ReplyDeleteobviously working in a bit of chaos is just what works for you because these are both just gorgeous! i love your approach to your creating! happy monday, friend!
ReplyDeleteOh Sweetheart, I'm so delighted to hear the lightness in your voice, even if you have a heavy heart. Crafting does wonders for the soul, doesn't it? I loved this peek into your creativity - I find it fascinating. J x
ReplyDeleteGreat post! ANd I am going to adopt your description of... lovely creative chaos of my sewing room! Brilliant!
ReplyDeletexo Cathy
Just like you I can't imagine a life without noise, hustle and bustle. On the rare occassion I am left alone in the house, I find the silence speaks louder than the constant noise which fills this little place day to day... I have to fill it with noise... so the old Roberts gets cranked up and I eagerly await the tornado of Edie and Martha returning. Beautiful cushions btw, I imagine your customer's friends are delighted at such a thoughtful gift! Have a happy, happy day! Lx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous idea for a friendship gift. That's such a special idea. Your designs are so original and so stylish too. Really, really lovely!
ReplyDeleteSarahxx
Such a beautiful post and a wonderful way of putting it.
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine the scene - mine is just the same.
Nina x
Autumn has indeed arrived, brrr.... Winter boots on today :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, I wish I could create & sew :) Xx
Every post an inspiration Melissa! I feel all calm and relaxed and ready to face the day now. I'm off to playgroup with 22 children under 4....I'm going to have to revisit this post this afternoon I think! Meredy xo
ReplyDeleteLovely chaos
ReplyDeleteand lovely how
your embrace it!
xx Suzanne
Such beautiful work Melissa and I love how much care goes into each one. I think I need to apply that sort of lovely simplicity to so many areas of my family life and my sewing. Life is too short, time to embrace the chaos and enjoy :-). Xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Melissa! So how does one go about ordering something? Do you have an online shop or you just do custom orders? I would love to find out more about your ruffle-y bags!
ReplyDeleteCreativity brings us straight into "the now" and of course as a wise man once said... Now is really all we have. Your work is just beautiful - love in the seams, joy in the stitches, friendship in the fabric... all so special.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
xx
LOVELY cushions and Mabel is a seriously gorgeous name but my hubbie won't let me have it :( I'm praying for a little boy this time as my little girl will remain nameless for a little while methinks!
ReplyDeleteToo gorgeous! Those personalised gifts will be totally treasured! I also caught up on your stunning Autumn Friday pretties and other stunning images.... and like after a warm cup of tea... I feel well satisfied and fortified...ready to DO something great!!!! Happy week lovely Melissa! X
ReplyDeleteOh wow! you are so clever and those cushions are just gorgeous. Such a lovely way to start my day this morning - so uplifting and just wonderful. N x
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