my creative space: kitchen table

This is how my kitchen table looked at the weekend. Clean, full of cookies & tea... how cute is that little bird & nest? My mum gave it to me for easter!

This is how my kitchen table looks now... work in progress! I haven't worked on new fabric designs for a little while, sometimes it takes weeks or even months for ideas to incubate in my brain. If I start them before I'm ready I just end up getting frustrated and annoyed. But finally all the ideas are coming together! So maybe soon there will be some new coinpurses & pencilcases! The sketch-book contains a sneak peek at what might eventuate - better get my fingers drawing.

For more creative spaces, visit Kirsty's blog, Kootoyoo!


And thank you so much to ricebabies for blogging about a lovely package she received in the mail, which included some of my goodies!!

22 comments:

yardage girl said...

I know what you mean about designing - you just can't force it! Have fun!

Sarah. Splish Splash Designs said...

Look forward to seeing what you come up with :)

CurlyPops said...

It's always really interesting to see how a design begins right back at the start of the thought process. Good luck with it!

Selina said...

Looks like fun. And much (MUCH) neater than my table.:)

Cathie said...

I love your design process, very lovely to see the beginnings.
enjoy your day

Irene MissyMinzy said...

Hey Penny! Yeah, your working desk is neater than mine! All the best on coming up with new ideas and enjoy your Thursday! X

Kirsty said...

I love all the little pencil sketches.

Tammy said...

Ooh I love all of your little drawings, beautiful to see some of the design process. : )

dash robin said...

oh, i love the little sketches scattered about, lovely. And the first piccy is lovely too, if my table ever looked that clear and lovely I think I would take a photograph just to prove it to my friends and family ;o)

Trudi - Me and Ewe said...

I like the look of those little sketches - looking forward to seeing what they become

michelle said...

your work is lovely. i so envy people who can draw

Collecting Feathers said...

I love seeing the process of a project. Good luck. xxNick

Emma said...

How i wish I could draw!!

Kathryn Mitchell said...

I like the mer-people, they've always been a favourite creature of mine. I'm even lucky enough to live in Mermaid Beach!! Looking forward to seeing them grow!

Cath @ chunkychooky said...

your little sketches look great!

Rosalind said...

I love seeing the sketch books as much as the creations! I have to admit I rarely, sketch it is all in my head and then I just make!

Unknown said...

You are definitely on a roll!!! Looks so sweet...

belinda marshall said...

lovely to see your sketches. am curious about pattern design and can really relate to the timing thing.
:)

linda said...

visiting from creative spaces again and your's is super neat! love all those sketches you have!

melissa said...

Love the look of those sketches - I SO wish I could draw!

Snooze said...

i love a clean and tidy table ... but i love a brain brim full of ideas when you're actually getting something done.

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Cindy said...

Looking very productive! Enjoy it..