*makies: urge to make things
Saturday was a Thelma and Louise day. A chance to blow off all maternal responsibilities and escape to the Festival of Quilts with Monica. When the boys were little, days like this were so vital to retaining sanity - a shining beacon in the diary - the promise of an adult oriented day. I always returned from them feeling enormously energized because I had the chance to actually think and focus on something other than small children without being interrupted.
The boys may be much bigger now. But even though my duties as playmate, nose-wiper and drinks fetcher are vastly reduced, it seems I still sometimes need a block of head-space in order to focus on things other than the immediate requirements of domestic life. And good shopping opportunities don't hurt either.
Wiksten Tank (made before the holidays began) and sari silk plaited necklace.
Not that this is some sort of epic project requiring intense concentration to execute, you understand. But just because it is easy to forget the boost that the tiniest piece of creativity can provide. And now, I need to go and play Gogos.
The makies deserted me a long time ago, unless you count food makies which give me enormous satisfaction. I glad you and Monica didn't end your day out the same way Thelma and Louise did.
Posted by: Sue | 20 August 2012 at 17:00
lovely to see you on Saturday! I hope the makies never leave me- I'd be lost without them!
Posted by: janet clare | 20 August 2012 at 19:18
Oh good grief. Gogos. They still exist?
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 20 August 2012 at 20:53
Perfect colours. Excellent word.
Posted by: Megan | 20 August 2012 at 22:16
What? You mention the FOQ and then don't show me fabric? Or at least one quilt? Still, your tank and necklace have ticked a great big box. Especially the necklace.
Posted by: Dragonfly | 21 August 2012 at 06:51
The Gogos!
Posted by: Paola | 21 August 2012 at 09:11
THAT is fab!
I've got the makies too.. unfortunately packing and sorting the house out is taking priorities... hope the feeling lasts till I get back!!
Thanks for the company, excellent as usual!
Posted by: monica | 21 August 2012 at 14:59
Your sari silk plaited necklace is just beautiful! And yes, days to refocus on creative plans and get a bit of inspiration along with a touch of retail therapy are necessities from time to time. Survival strategy if nothing else but also so much fun! Enjoy the aftermath which is also the good thing about days like these. Hope to see you soon once September frees up our Thursday mornings! E x
Posted by: Thomasina Tittlemouse | 23 August 2012 at 03:54
It is funny how i go through spells of being very creative then nothing!I usually find when hubby is away i get the creative urge roll on september
Posted by: elizabeth durkan | 24 August 2012 at 14:16
Oh I love the fabric! And the necklace matches beautifully. I'm finding that it's the smaller, non-epic craft projects I'm enjoying most now too.
K x
Posted by: kristina | 26 August 2012 at 17:46
I'm desperately hoping for the makies to return after far too long an absence! It seems that when I took up running I abandoned crafting although there is absolutely no reason why I couldn't do both. And I must confess that I haven't run for over 5 weeks due to an injury and then a holiday in far-too-hot-to-run Italy :o) xx
Posted by: lucylocket | 26 August 2012 at 20:22
I'm taking a holiday from the makies ... it's quite a relief!
Love the necklace :D
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | 27 August 2012 at 15:25
Everyone needs a sanity-booster from time to time, especially one involving stitchery.
Would you recommend the wiksten tank pattern? Yours looks great, pretty fabric.
Posted by: Helen | 27 August 2012 at 22:41