I've sewn all my life....all my clothes in high school. Two...no three wedding dresses, winter coats, swim suits, baby clothes, doll clothes, rag quilts, crafts, anything....but I never had a place call my own that I didn't have to pack up every night for fear of leaving a needle or scissors laying around that the kids could get hurt on.
Then my girls grew up and moved out on their own and I now have my own 'lady cave' - ALL my yarn, fabric, crafts, sewing machines, cross-stitch, beading in one room. I've never had a place where I felt I could be totally me. I don't think anyone understands how wonderful, and thrilling it feels to be able to shut the door and be alone to do whatever my heart desires, stitich, knit, bead or just daydream. It's not big and I don't have a Sweet 16 or an embroidery machine (on my wishlist), but I have what I need to make my free time happier. I love making things for others and love the touch of fabric and the variety of colors. I love daydreaming about having a wall of beautiful batiksfabric and all the possibilities.
There's only one thing that gets in the way now........work!!!!!
I never have enough time. I'll get into a rhythm sewing, be on a roll or feeling good about my efforts, and have to stop to get ready for bed because I get up at 5am everyday for work. It really cramps my style!!!
I get home at 4:30p and work until around 9:30pm. I have so projects and there's just not enough time.....but I do thank God I have a paycheck to pay the mortgage so I have my sewing room and so I can buy more fabric, and I am grateful for my good health and eyesight to be able to work on the things I love.
I find sometimes I have withdrawals if I've been away from my sewing room too long....I get so cranky and in a bad mood.
Don't know how I went along so many years without a place where I could unwind and do my own thing!
I need a bumper sticker that says - "I'd rather be sewing!" Truer words were never spoken. lol
