I love to sew and that seems to be what I go back to when I gravitate to other areas of crafts. I started sewing curtains and then moved into appliqued tshirts and quilt blocks. I totally enjoy sewing purses; especially recycled purses like the ones I'm working with now...coffee bags and men suit jackets. But, how do I label that. "Crafter" sounds so old fashioned and not what my friends are doing. We are creating some really cool stuff that goes beyond "crafts." Am I a seamstress? ... not really. That sounds so uptight and stiff. I envision a seamstress as one who could whip up a wedding dress in a week and still have a clean house and dinner on the table by 6. In case your wondering; that's not me. I can't sew a wedding dress and when I do sew large projects they are all consuming for me. The house grinds to a standstill and we have "free nights" for supper which means that if you can find it in the pantry and cook it yourself then it's yours! I don't clean, cook or do laundry when I'm involved in a big project. So, I wouldn't consider myself a seamstress. I also really enjoy knitting, but I think that will always be a personal hobby; not one that I will make and sell. Knitting is a lot of work and very time consuming. I think I will make things for myself and family. Okay, I'm getting off track.
Ok, so what's my title. My friends that are out there sewing and knitting what do you call yourselves? I'm thinking stitch chick. Stitch encompasses knitting and sewing. But, I guess that really just labels me and doesn't really say what I do. I want it to be something fun. I feel like Winnie-the-Pooh, "think, think, think".
You are Lori! You don't need a title to be awesome and creative like you are! I LOVE YOU and I miss you so much!
ReplyDeleteLori, the only really fair word for what you do is ARTIST. I know you, and I know right now you are thinking that is too overstated, that sounds too 'professional' or too talented or something, but seriously girl, you have one very special gift. I mean, I wasn't calling Janet Hall when I wanted something made (not that she doesn't have gifts, I just wouldn't call her an artist.) The only thing that might make you NOT an artist is that you actually DO make the things I ask you for. I've been asking Sonja to make something for me for two years and have not gotten one thing from her. Same with Shawn Aswad, she's had my kitchen table for months... do you think she's touched it? NOOOOOO. So, I guess to be a "real" artist, you can't do commissions, but truly, sweetheart, you are an artist. God gave it to you. I think you should fully embrace it! I wish I had half the talent that you have in your big toe!
ReplyDeleteI miss you SO much! ANY chance you can get Jay to bring you for a visit? Or even just send you? Or you and the kids? Or all of you? Or any combination? I'd LOVE to have you! Maybe you and Keleah can come. :) I'm so blessed to have been surrounded by such unique and talented folks... all I do is rescue dogs! :)