So, you’re familiar with the idea of writer’s block? Well I think I have a serious case of that, but with sewing.

I’ve just spent 3 hours discovering the wonderful world of BurdaStyle (which seems perfect for a beginner like me), I have shelves full of books, a head full of ideas, a cut out dress pattern from ‘making things from vintage patterns’ class and a thousand started-but-not-finished embroidery, sewing and crochet projects but can’t set myself to do any of them. Its a bit like standing at the bottom of an insurmountable mountain and I think I’m a bit overwhelmed by it all!

It seems that crafting and dressmaking requires a lot of patience and acceptance that you can’t expect to be able to do everything instantly. But I want to be able to do it all instantly and its frustrating! This is a bit of a diversion tactic. Instead of getting to it and just tackling something I’ll just write about it here instead. I never seem to get writer’s block with writing.

Can anyone help me shake off this feeling?

I’ve just posted a little article over at my other blog, Green Girls Global, on 5 tips for crafting green.

I’m sure more experienced crafters will have lots more gems on how to recycle and cut down waste when making, so please do share them. If you send me your green crafting tips (either here or at GGG) I’ll compile another list and publish it, with your tip credited to you of course :)

It wouldn’t feel like a proper start without an official commitment to what I’m doing, in terms of keeping this thing green and responsible. In fact I made the commitment a little while ago in my ‘Hand Made Statement‘, a manifesto for my crafting activities, over on Green Girls Global.

The thing is, I might have been a little hasty and ambitious. Don’t worry, I’m not falling at the first hurdle, I’m just being realistic. Continue Reading »