Creating with fabric?

There isn't much I can report on art wise today as the Open Studio preparations took most of the free art-time; and the other work I am working on is commissions which are being sent back and forth and being changed around so the whole process will make a good blog post once we're at the end of it all; but in the interim, there really isn't much to show for it!

With the Open Studio , Garage Sale and visitors all done, I am beginning some work for a rather large event in September and I want it to be really good. I am spending my typical time reading, thinking, plotting, planning and trying to find ways to make wall works and book works combine and make sense. It's a fascinating process for me and one I am enjoying - I only hope the work that comes out the other end is OK. But down to how I have managed to spend a bit of creative time this year.

In what feels like my absolute indulgence, I am spending three hours a week at sewing (and then finding time to finish things off at home, but that hasn't happened for a while). Those three hours are simply just mine - no pressure, no commissions, no exhibitions, just fun time to explore and create and make. Bliss.

As we approach winter - altho the weather is still gorgeous here - I need to turn my mind to warmer clothes as I have been busy mainly with summery dresses and tops...

I love the pocket that goes with this dress (above)...

I love this pocket as well (unironed...) using buttons I received for Christmas (thanks Tory)

This reversible fabric is gorgeous.

And here it is being worn at Caren's opening.

This is the reversible fabric but in the lighter tone and you can hardly tell it is reversible...

I drafted this pattern from another top and love the gentle cowl neck.

Happy Days!