Detail from "Rain Dance," an original quilt by Sherrie Spangler

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

My creative mess


Welcome to my creative mess! When you step inside the front door, this is what you'll immediately see:


I've taken to closing the blinds on the window beside the door so that people won't think a hoarder lives here! The rest of the house is neat as a pin, but this is my happy, creative, messy room. I used to clean up at the end of each day, but this summer I decided that I could be more productive if I just left everything out and within easy reach. And seeing different pieces of fabric piled together gets the creative juices flowing.



I finished this piece yesterday and I'll mail it to its forever home tomorrow. 



And I just started the piece on the left today to replace the one on the right, which has been spoken for. I'm on a roll! And since it's still hitting triple digits outside, I'm spending most of the day in the studio.


While I sew, I've been watching the Weather Channel and worrying about everyone in Florida. Are any of you affected? If so, be safe.

Have a colorful day

4 comments:

The Idaho Beauty said...

That's the way a working studio SHOULD look imo and I agree, fabric left out on the table may start talking to each other in a way you otherwise wouldn't know - I've had that happen a lot. Happy happy that these are selling - they are truly wonderful. I'd never have thought to make hair using that embroidery stitch but it is perfect. And of course, those rusty orange fabrics are my favorite to work with so of course I love those at the bottom a lot.

Sherrie Spangler said...

That’s the feather stitch that I used for the hair.

Judy Sall Fiber Art said...

I love your creative space, and it's definitely a working studio, yaay! I'd leave the windows open and let the world know a very creative, talented artist lives there! Enjoy every minute!

Lynda Heines said...

Looks like you are on a roll! Great pieces. I'm glad you're not cleaning up at the end of the day. I know when I come in here it's nice to see that I'm working. It keeps me going. You are amazing. Love your work!!