Ballerina Inspiration

After not feeling well, I finally was able to design some fabric today.  Thank you for your well wishes.

It all started with my original watercolor painting staring at me from across the room.  While I was sick in bed, I browsed stacks of inspirational books and had designs dancing in my head

I have a fabric I call Little Ballerina , and one called Little Ballerina French Script.

Browsing fabric stores lately, I noticed that there was not a great selection of Ballet themed fabrics for crafters.  So, I went to my inspiration board and started to plan an idea I had.

I designed a Little Ballerina Cut-out Craft kit on Spoonflower Fabrics.

Click on the image to see the Fabric

The kit will give cut-out designs centered on one yard of Quilting Cotton fabric.

Companion Fabrics are also available in my Little Ballerina Collection to offer even more sewing projects for that special little Ballerina.   I will share the fabric when it arrives, maybe I'll even create a Ballet craft to show you.

My treasury is called Lovely Ballerina. Stop by and see all the lovely Ballerinas dancing through this treasury of Ballet finds.

Today is Pink Saturday, so dance right over and on your toes please, to visit Bev from How Sweet The Sound.

Comfort Inspiration

I have been feeling like I have a virus of some kind.  Just that feverish, achy feeling that makes me want to snuggle in bed watching Winnie-the-pooh episodes with a cup of tea and with a coloring book and crayons.

What is it when I get sick?  No matter how old I am...I get comfort from those comfy cozy things that I remember from my youth.

Prescription to myself:

Get comfy cozy in bed with lots of pillows
Drink a hot cup of tea
Browse a stack of inspirational books
Watch a few Winnie-the-Pooh episodes
Get plenty of rest
Drink lots of fluids
Make a list of my Blessings

Inspiration Shopping

I went shopping for inspiration the other day.  I had to use my cell phone to take the photos because I had forgotten my camera.

First I went to the public library and reserved tickets to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Can you believe this installation.  Every branch is made of hand-blown glass.  This was the view from the second floor.  Many beautiful Contemporary pieces can be found throughout the new wing.

People visiting the museum seemed to be inspired by the beautiful flower arrangements everywhere.

There are some wonderful current exhibits.   What a gorgeous museum, Filled with room inspiration from every period.

Aren't these colors so pretty?

Oooh, I'll take one of these beds please...

This American furniture looks very French inspired.

This chair is back in style now, I have this style chair in my guest room.   I just loved the long apron.

Of course I spent some time rummaging through the book store.  Then I went over to the contemporary exhibits, and a bit of fashion, I love the 50's fashion,

and 50's everything really...

Oh look there are some cell phones, not...but I think I saw these in a James Bond movie once.

I am so in love with portraits.

When I was a young girl I spent entire days roaming the Metropolitan Museum of Art just staring at the portraits.  A few years ago I went to the museum at Christmas.

When I visited London, I was in heaven at the National Portrait Museum. We ate at the cafe on the top floor overlooking the rooftops.  I almost expected Chimney Sweeps to be dancing to the music from Mary Poppins.

The Boston Museum certainly has a lovely collection of portraits.

These two were amazing...

The Hong Kong Museum of Art overlooks Victoria Harbor.  Once upon a time, I took my girls when Sarah was just four and Ashley was two.  I told Sarah to look out the window overlooking a busy harbor and memorize the moment.  She says that she still remembers that day, and so do I.

I rather liked this one and the lighting was magnificent.

Oh yes, they have a lovely gift shop too and gardens everywhere.

It reminds me a bit of the Royal Ontario Museum of Art in Toronto.  I saw my first exhibition of angels there and the portraits were amazing.

and children's artwork too.

I went shopping for inspiration and I brought home lots of ideas, with patterns dancing in my head.  Thanks to the library, it was a very affordable adventure.

I can't wait for the upcoming exhibits, and next time I'll bring my good camera.  The music for this post is Life Inspiration, and the video holds some special  inspiration too.

Little Girl Inspiration

One of the most inspiring things for me is when one of my customers shares what they create using my fabric designs.

Judy is from Brisbane, Australia, and she creates the most gorgeous outfits for little girls.

Here is another design of Judy's.

Don't you just love them?

When my girls were little, I loved everything pink and pretty.  Looks like they have grown up, but I still haven't.

I still love to play with pretty pink designs.  How fortunate when a customer shares her work with me.