I started a new system this fall to keep my bodies of work and my daily and emotional life on track. I'm using the kitchen timer again. (not for the emotional parts)
In this new system, I work on just one piece for a week and then fold it up and work on a different one the next week. The rule is: I can have in 10 pieces in rotation for this morning stitching, but no more.
(The many others will just have to wait until I have finished one of those 10)
Also, I am avoiding my inbox.
I seek no deadlines...
I post once a week on instagram of whatever I am currently working on.
I post nearly once a week on facebook.
I write in this blog once or twice a week. I'm sad that blog readership seems to be down because of the three, the blog is the most true.
The only-10-things rule has made room for new ideas. I think it's good that they keep coming.
I neglect the in-progress pieces piled on chairs and the sketches, re-drawn countless times.
My husband and I have our Netflix date around 10 pm
and I work on the piece I leave in the TV room.
This finished flannel quilt (above) was posted on instagram Friday.
This photo was taken last weekend at the cottage. Canadian Thanksgiving
This post is about time.
There just isn't enough of it.
In a day. In a life.
I have too many ideas.
Most will get done.
Somehow. Anyhow. Everyhow.xo
37 comments:
Just like exercising! HA We have to set time limits!
Wow (((Judy))) that's organized!
Great inspirational post!! I like the idea of limiting the number of works in progress and the rotation weekly, sounds like something I would like to try and practice. Thank you for sharing "your day" with us.
Such interesting pieces. And a good idea about the time and work load.
Were you there listening in as I talked with a friend as while we walked the dogs on the beach this morning?
Dear Judy,
I love, love, love this posting! It is so enlightening to read about your day and how you’ve structured
your work within the day! And through this structuring you’re getting the work done! Woohoo!
Thank you for the inspiration to tackle the work and the ideas to motivate me to introduce more
structure in my life with my artwork! Your blog is very informative and worthwhile! Keep doing it!
Sincerely, from a grateful reader,
MaryAnn
Dundas, Ontario
Oh, Judy. Once again, you fill me up. Order is so familiar to me as is tending to what is at hand. Stitch by stitch by stitch.
You are inspiring me with the timer concept. I do struggle with so little time, so many projects, ideas, demands from outside world.
Judy, Your blog keeps me going as I adjust to a new city far from friends and family. You give me ideas and encouragement and hope towards my craft practice. Many thanks. Your blog is beautiful,
Suzanne
Your routines have inspired me to build my moring routines and creative muscle. Like Agnes'grids, they provide structure. I trying to instill both into my life.
Nice way to organize your work time. I should try it...
Q:Is your stitch journal fabric or paper?
I got to see some of your work at the World Festival of Threads. It was awesome to see it close up. Loved the Festival, the inspiration and the recognition of fabric as Art. Also love your blogs and your philosophy. I hope to visit your Island one day. I live on Lake Huron so not too far away
The journal in this post is paper - a black hard-cover sketchbook that I kept during the year I turned 40. I've gone through about half the book and painted out most of the text with gold acrylic, leaving the most powerful words untouched. Now, I am adding threads...and this book is becoming more beautiful than it is possible for me to say. xo
I so enjoy your reflections. I can’t seem to find you on Instagram, can you help?
Moon cloth...such lightness. Is that velvet in the last picture, with the dots? So much tactile texture to it.
I prefer blogs too. We can use full words.
Dear Judy,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I enjoy your blog so much.
Quiet wisdom and beautiful photographs.
Best wishes from the Highlands of Scotland.
Marjorie
my instagram handle is @judithemartin
xo
Thank you again and again for sharing. To be part of your inspiring process is a great gift!
Your corner I always find a quiet, calm, and unbelievably powerful corner of the internet. Keep well and keep creating
I was praying this morning for something to lighten me into the day, so thank you and Arohanui from Aotearoa
What a wonderful glimpse into your world. It was peaceful and purposeful at the same time. I have a standing Netflix date with my husband each night at around 9:30 too. My hands remain idle finally at that point because they're busy being held by his. :)
I love your routines, and your idea about posting one-two times per week on social media. I like to concentrate on making for a long time, and then sharing for a short time. Your time management is spot on.
Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts. It gives me a lot to think about time and how to use it.
Judy, I loo forward to your blog and it is always such a pleasure. I find I go back to look at the pictures again and again. They are such a source of beauty and an inspiration. Thank you.
Great post. Looks like a good work plan and something I need. Especially to limit my social media time. And the blog comment is so true! It is like pulling teeth to get people over to ones bolg. It has made me use Facebook more than I want to just to stay in touch with my textile groups.
I love reading your blog and I love and admire your work. I to think blogging is best although mine are short and mainly used as a reminder to me of my work.
way more fun than exercising, robbie. xo
my day is packed. xo
Limiting myself has resulted in so many new and fresh ideas. It's magical - and I think it's OK. xo
Yes, I am using plant-dyed velvet to make the reverse applique dots and then stitching around them with dense quilting to a backing of wool cloth. I like to pull the thread as I stitch so that everything gets a bit distorted, and the velvet dots pop up like mushrooms. xo
Judy - love your work so much. Velma introduced me to it years ago. I hope you will consider sending something to this international book arts show I am co-curating in Washington State. It is called All Stitched Up. Work can be for sale or not. We just want beautiful things. Deadline is April 30th. http://www.pugetsound.edu/allstitchedup
I'm still here reading your blog! Love your work! I too have more ideas than time to actually implement the ideas. I guess the best ones do tend to bubble up or come back around if they have been neglected too long.
Netflix date and stitching. Thank you for sharing how a usual day goes for you .. like your work it feels like a day filled with soul.
For what it's worth...I'm glad you keep blogging! It' is always a pleasure & an inspiration to 'pop in', hear your voice & see your working. xx
This is really helpful. Thank you Judy.
I feel the same way about blogging... Always inspired by what you share even if I don't comment often. :)
Amazing,my dear...to portion out passages of time and space to accomplish much. I sit at your feet and learn.
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