Ask me a question…
Do you ever get tired/bored of making things?
Wow. That’s a doozy of a question. I’m not sure how I’m supposed to answer that. The honest answer is yes AND no.
Yes
– In that if I’m making a series of the same item over and over again, my brain has a tendency to wander off and think of other things.
– In that if I’ve been working in the same craft for an extended length of time.
– In that if I’m working in the same color schemes, also for an extended length of time.
No
– I don’t know how NOT to be working on something. Sitting idle is distasteful to me, and seems like a waste of time.
– Given the amount of ideas my brain comes up with, and those of the people around me, there’s no loss for creative suggestions and input.
– I have a decent amount of skill sets to work with, and try to keep things diversified.
– I try to keep teaching myself new ways to expand on said skill sets.
– The fiber industries are constantly changing what they’re coming out with; I like to experiment with the new things, too.
I’m not saying I don’t take a break from something every now and again, because I do. I have to. You can only draw so much energy before you start to wear down and drain out. Being able to shift gears, focus on a different craft/idea, is a way for me to recharge.
Truth be told, there are times when I take a step back from working with any of the fiber arts. It gives me the space and time I need/want to figure out what, and where, I want to go next. *wry grin* This is usually about the time that I start looking for more projects to work on. Then, I get out my supplies and dig in.
Why Fibre Ninja... Partly because it's a neat name, and mostly because I can work with so many different kinds of fiber and craft mediums. I do a lot of different kinds of needlework and create even more things using those skill sets. I like to make things. I grew up in a household that firmly believed in "make do or do with out". If you could make it, all that much better. I come by my skill sets naturally. Or, if you prefer, my dad was a mechanic and mom was always doing some sort of needlework. My grandmothers, on both sides, were pretty handy with needle crafts, too. What skill sets I didn't grow up using, I learned. Some of skills were self-taught, while others I was fortunate enough to have friends help me out. I don't kid around when I say books are some of the most important tools a person can have. If you're willing to read and figure it out, you can teach yourself how to just about anything. Speaking of getting to know me, here are some basics, I've been - Quilting since I was 20 - Crocheting since I was 5 - Knitting since I was 38 - Bobbin lace making off and on since I was 32 - Embroidering since I was old enough to be trusted with a sharp needle and scissors - Tablet/card weaving off an on since I was 42 So none of this has been a "flight of fancy" for me. I'm not saying some of things I've made haven't been for the pure joy of "why not?" Because, let's face it, if it's not fun to make, why do it?