One Of Those People

A few days ago, I was leaving Starbucks and walking across the parking lot to my car when I noticed a woman walking toward me, staring intently, like she knew me. I didn't recognize her which isn't entirely uncommon since I'm relatively new to this community so I made a comment about the sun being in my eyes to which she replied I really love your pants.

 

And then she asked if they were lightweight and then she asked where I'd bought them. I let her touch the fabric which is cotton and said I'd made them. She replied oh, you're one of those people and walked away almost angrily.

The various ways that people respond to my creativity is always interesting. It's almost like I'm saying I'm a pastor and they begin their confession with a list of "reasons" about why they couldn't possibly do what I do. The one I find the most interesting is the implication that I somehow have more time than anyone else or that I am not spending my time on things that really matter because if I were, I too wouldn't have any time.

I believe that life is about relationships - with God, with myself, with my family, and with others - and relationships are my number one priority. Within the description of my healthy relationship with myself, being creative is a nurturing, supportive, encouraging, absolutely critical key part of how I function. Without creativity, I am not myself and not much fun. I don't have more time for creativity than anyone else; I make time.

 

The pants are from The Sewing Workshop (no longer on their website) and the top is Katherine Tilton's Butterick 5891. This outfit was made at least five years ago. I've sewn the top several times and the pants at least a half a dozen. That's one of the fabulous things about being one of those people - LOL - we can create exactly the garment, the outfit, we want and then use that pattern again and create an entirely different one and only we'll know.

There is no pattern for this t-shirt. It's a hybrid of two of my favourite shapes that resulted in a three piece pattern instead of a five piece one while maintaining the fit and flare I prefer. This version is made from a silver ribbed knit (although you can't see the glitter in these images) that I picked up in the bargain center for $2.00 per meter making this a $3.00 t-shirt. YES YES - another delight of being one of those people.

I've been looking for knit fabrics in a print and so far not finding anything I really like. I think one of my 52 week challenges will be to paint an all-over design on a t-shirt with the pieces already cut out. That sounds like fun although it'll have to wait until the yard work is more complete.

Talk soon - Myrna

Grateful - to be one of those people