May TIF

Sharon B. posted the theme for this month’s Take It Further Challenge, “what do you call yourself and why?”  The question relates to how you view yourself as a crafter, artist, hobbyist, etc.

My first reaction - I don’t call myself anything.  No, that isn’t right.  I call myself creative.  I didn’t choose a more specific label because labels are limiting.  I don’t want any limits imposed, mentally or physically, on what I do to express myself.  Creative covers it all.

Many people that started this challenge have dropped out.  After lagging behind in March and April, I seriously considered it.  Then I realized this challenge took me beyond what I normally do, to places I really wanted to go.  Why this particular challenge has inspired me to try so many new techniques and ideas is a mystery.  Whatever the reason, it works.  I’m staying in.

I’m still struggling with the March block, but I WILL finish it.  For the May block, I plan to use a variation of April’s technique.  You can see a picture of the finished April block here.  I’m starting with this piece of fabric and letting it tell me what to do next.  No limits.

(That's not a hot spot at the top.  The paint is actually lighter.)

tags: tif  fabricpainting