"So you see, imagination needs moodling--long, inefficient, happy idling, dawdling and puttering."
So says Brenda Ueland, author, writer and teacher (and word-maker-upper?) of days gone by. :)
Hope your weekend has some happy idling time. Thanks for letting me take so much time away.
I could look at your work all day long! as I am sure many others could as well. Give us something lovely to gaze upon, and we will gladly respect your time with family. It's nice to have you back sharing your insight and wisdom.
Posted by: Robbin and Dede | 15 August 2008 at 10:31
Oh, I look at your blog every day! I love everything you make, Rebecca! And the fact that you realize the importance of taking time to be with your family is one of the reasons I value you and your work so much.
Posted by: Linda Richter | 15 August 2008 at 10:43
Family first...but you were missed! Love the fabric art:)
Posted by: Leah C | 15 August 2008 at 10:54
this little nest is exquisite!!!!
I enjoyed every photo & longed for you to come back. Thankyou so much, and especially for honoring the St.Francis prayer...
Posted by: caro | 15 August 2008 at 11:35
so pretty what you accomplish in your happy idling!
xo
Posted by: paige | 15 August 2008 at 16:58
Have a good weekend!!
Diane
Posted by: Diane ( Crafty Passions) | 15 August 2008 at 17:19
Moodling...,...sounds good. Messing around is gooooood. Happy happies and super happy happies to you and yours this weekend.
Posted by: joyce | 15 August 2008 at 18:56
Yeah! I have permission to moodle...that's what I've been doing...not being an artslug, just recharging my creativity!
Love the nest-flower of bits and baubles!
xo heather
Posted by: Heather Bradley | 16 August 2008 at 11:16
You never cease to amaze me. The way your mind works...your creativity astounds and inspires me. Beads, ribbon, cloth and 'snap' another Rebecca Sowercreation -beautiful to behold.
Posted by: christie | 16 August 2008 at 12:47
Oh how sweet that looks.
Idle away!!!!
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | 16 August 2008 at 23:32
Idle time, sounds good to me. I knew if I stopped by I would find inspiration!
Posted by: Vickie | 17 August 2008 at 00:19
Thankyou for posting this beautiful photo. To me it looks like a lovely fabric rose, my favourite flower. Thank you so much for posting this today, it's a very special day to me, my birthday. I love the quote I think it will inspire me all this year! I loved your photo a day posts, they were so inspiring.
I hope you had a lovely summer with your family.
Jacquelene L.
Toronto, Canada
Posted by: Jacquelene L. | 17 August 2008 at 08:34
Idling time....such a wonderful gift. Do we give it to ourselves, or does it just happen?
Posted by: Ele at A bit of Pink Heaven | 17 August 2008 at 22:49
Enjoying the last, fleeting days of summer is wonderful! Idling time is time for creativity to percolate.
Here's a link to a project I made inspired by you
http://fabricpaperthread.blogspot.com/2008/08/stitching-bits-and-pieces.html
and another of an inspiration board with the directions you gave
http://fabricpaperthread.blogspot.com/2008/08/inspiration-board.html
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | 18 August 2008 at 10:38
Hi Rebecca,
Just enjoying my visit at your beautiful blog. I adore your work so much and want to thank you for sharing your priceless creations. I've left you a little award on my blog.
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | 27 August 2008 at 03:00