I did try to find inspiration though in getting out and seeing new art work and in taking new classes to learn a new art myself. My grandma passed away this past August and I have been thinking a lot about her since then and who she was. One of the main things that stands out to me is what an amazingly creative person she was. She was always making something whether it was cookies and bran muffins, or knitting a new blanket, or crocheting Christmas ornaments for all of us grandkids. I admire her for that so much. The more I think about it both of my grandmothers have lived very creative lives in that way and my mom as well. I am very inspired by each of them, and thankful they are in my life. Through this inspiration I realized if they are all talented in this way it must be in me somewhere!
So that's when I decided to take my first sewing class ever at this adorable little place called The Needle shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. You can check out their website here. If you get a chance and live in the area I would highly recommend it. It's a very modern but quaint little place with amazing patterns and fabrics.
Here is my 1st ever sewing project - the pillow! I don't exactly love how this pillow looks on the chair but I love the fact that I made it .....so much so that there it stays. Being able to sew brings many exciting possibilities to decorating and the truly custom one of a kind things one can make. I could make different pillow covers for each season to fit one pillow form. That way I can easily fold and store away the cover.
Once I get a bit more experience to this sewing thing I hope to give you some d.i.y. tips! I haven't been able to practice much since I do not have my own sewing machine, but coming up next weekend I will be seeing my dear mom who is going to let me borrow her's for some time :) Sewing projects here I come. I know my grandma would be proud.
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