I love him. He’s begging to be glued onto a gift box, isn’t he?

With Halloween behind me, I, like many crafters, bring the autumn projects to a screeching halt, and turn the creative energy beam towards the Holidays.  I’m grateful for Kelly wanting to host a slumber party in my sewing room over the weekend, because it forced me to pick up the “Epic” aftermath and clear enough space for Daddy’s Eagle Scout tent and a TV. Embarrassing truth, but I often need an excuse to pick up after myself, which is why I host so many events at my house.

For a gorgeous moment, I saw clean carpet and cleared work spaces.  But there’s a something odd about clean sewing rooms…something unnatural.  Walking past this space is unsettling, as it never, ever looks like this. Where some women see tranquility and organized peace, I see…

POSSIBILITIES.

What can I say?  I made a few templates, pulled down the ribbon barrel, the felt basket, the holiday fabric bought 10 months ago on clearance, cut out some notion coupons, and…um…

Look! If you JUST look at the room from this angle, it’s still spotless.  Head down, movies on, sun streaming in the windows, and STOP!  Don’t look behind you.  Don’t look beside you.  And whatever you do, DO NOT look behind you.  Just keep those eyes forward and see the possibilities before you. Right now those possibilities are buried under piles of freezer paper and my cutting tools, but this gal isn’t flustered by clutter.  Creative clutter is my process.

Only 47 days until the school holiday break.  Ready, set…GO!