Hm. Yeah. Sewing Stars is pretty much on permanent hiatus. Sewing burn out, life disappointments, and then a general shift in interests has led me here.
After 6 years in my current little apartment in Providence, I am moving a town away into a small house with the boyfriend and kitty. The first room to pack up is my studio. I have been working my way through my belongings, remembering the joy and pain sewing has brought me. All of my fabric is now stowed away for a 'someday' when the pain part is finally gone from my heart.
On the bright side, the house we are moving to is the house my boyfriend's father and uncle grew up in. His grandmother has gotten too frail to remain living there alone, and they have moved her to a nice place where she is around people all the time. We have cracked open cans of paint and wood polisher, packed up knick-knacks and much more as we prepare for another shift in our lives.
To all the people who have bought or loved my creations, thank you.
Maybe someday I'll figure out where I belong...
I'm sorry to hear about the life pains...those are super hard. Sewing will always be there if you want to come back to it, or something else. In the meantime, enjoy the shift! The house is ADORABLE!!!
Posted by: holly | Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 03:32 PM
You are an artist, and you also deserve a life without stress. Good luck in your new setting. :)
Posted by: Harpy | Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 12:34 AM
We have enjoyed your creations so far, and I hope that you will find new ways to be creative that bring you enjoyment and happiness again. With very best wishes :-)
Posted by: Lizardgirl | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 01:10 PM
I am so sorry for you pain but your work truly brings me joy. You are a very talented person and sewing will always be there for you when you are ready to get back to it. Enjoy the break don't feel guilty about it you've earned it.
Posted by: Candi | Friday, April 01, 2011 at 05:03 AM
Seeing your happy little creations on my mantlepiece in my living room always makes me smile and lifts my mood, I do hope one day you sew again and it makes you smile too. Thank you for sharing your talent :)
Posted by: Georgina | Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 03:34 AM
Not too sure what happened in your journey but just wanted you to know that I've been a huge fan of sewing stars for many years now and it kinda broke my heart to read your latest blog so I wanted to let you know just how much joy your creations have brought to me and those I love - there's even a little blonde girl who never goes to sleep without snuggling her sewing stars elephant and kissing him goodnight. You have made a wonderful and creative contribution to people you have never even met and I have been both inspired and fabulously excited at all your new reveals over the years - just wanted you to know that you have a pretty big fan base who will always be here to support you wherever your journey may take you - thanks for all your hard work and fantastic softies! You will be missed - xo nikki
Posted by: Nikki | Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 01:31 PM
So sorry to hear about the burnout. I feel somewhat similar. I hope you'll be able to find joy in it again.
Posted by: myra | Wednesday, June 01, 2011 at 04:36 AM
Just happened upon your site. Great stuff. Just do what you enjoy, don't stress. I really feel your creations are awesome, & if you need to step away from it, that is fine, but it seems like there was a lot of love from where that came from, so I think one day you will return. Best of luck.
Regards,
Tom
losdesperadostv.com
Posted by: Tom Vadakan | Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 12:11 PM
I am actually very much looking forward to the change, since that means that I will have less confusing issues with my ordering system. With the old cart, I had to check 3 different locations to verify orders, and sometimes emails weren't reaching me.
Posted by: Canada Goose | Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 02:43 AM
I hope things will get brighter for you soon. Please know that I continue to love and use my Mr. Bunny stamps and coin purse.
Posted by: North Face Sale | Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 01:58 AM