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I know we can gripe and bitch about some of the less fun aspects of sewing, but it really is therapeutic for me! I have not sewn anything in a few weeks, and I am now getting a twinge of longing for it. I am not even really content until I can get the WHOLE day to sit and do it. Let's face it, that's the only way you make any progress. LOL When I sew, I think. Sometimes I listen to 40s or 50s music. I sing along. Other times is just me and my creative energy alone in the room (along with two loudly snoring pugs). I am content. I am IN THE ZONE, MAN. What is it about sewing that feels so therapeutic? - the whirling of sewing machine? - the time to yourself? - the massive feeling of being IN CONTROL of everything that is going on? - the feel of the material on your skin? -the actual satification of making something with your hands? - the sense that you are now connecting with your ancestors who used to have sewing a part of their lives? -the thought of how much you are going to e...

I find myself in love with little spring dresses in pastels and I somehow feel like I should be sewing heavy wool suits.... I am currently sewing with this light cotton fabric (see the pattern in previous post) Weiner dog Heaven. I am pairing it with a brown in the collar to accent the little doggies. Now, when I am done, it's probably going to be too cold to wear. Who gives a crap! I will wear warm tights under it =-) Sewing should not have seasons! I HATE that sewing has seasons, and I wish I could sew and wear my favorite delicate fabrics all year long. Does it bum you out too?