New Blog!

Hey FOlks~ As always, it is soooo amazing and sweet to hear your comments and support~ love to you all! Please check out my new blog EcoJess.Typepad.com
I switched over to Typepad because it gives me a lot more functionality as a way to replace my website, and its a little more eye catching too :) So hit me up on there from now on~ it'll be the only place to get info about my new goods for sale once my website is gone. Bookmark my Etsy shop too EcoJess.Etsy.com
Peace!

Fabricadabra*

I have LOTS of hemp/tencel and organic hand dyed fabric for sale in my Etsy shop. You never stop learning in this life. I feel like I'm getting to be too all over the place now with a website, a blog, selling on Etsy or EBay....but no time to straighten it all out! AAaahh....

Well, anyway, it will come eventually. I have begun experimenting with stamping fabric, its so much fun, it just might be my new addiction. I am going to post pictures soon, and hopefully will have some to sell too. I just have no motivation to sew, but still need to make money somehow, and right no I have no other way to do that~

Well, I am procrastinating finishing the very last of 7 bridesmaid dresses (well, 8 if you include the one I messed up). Maybe I'll feel like sewing new stuff when I get these sent out. BE sure to check my Etsy shop~
EcoJess.Etsy.com

Still Figuring It Out

I've had several conversations with different people about the fact that the difficulty in reaching your goals lies primarily in just making those goals. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what my ultimate career goal is, why is it so hard? Well, I have to say I'm a lot closer to figuring that out now that I know I don't want to be in business for myself anymore. In fact, I feel pretty sure that I want to be an art teacher. Now I am just contemplating whether I want to teach kids, teenagers, or adults. The good news is that I'm getting involved with our Art Association and will be teaching the 3-6 year old Summer Art Camp. Its only 2 weeks, but I'm really excited about it, and I feel like its the perfect thing for me to be doing. I went last week to sit in on one of the year-round kid's art classes, which are all taught by the same guy, Richard. He was really cool, and I was so glad to have the experience of being in his class. That particular section was all homeschool kids between 7-17. It was amazing to see these kids immersed in art projects, and especially to see the ones who were really into art in general. I am probably going to go into one of Richard's classes again to do a special fiber-related project with them. Its such a rich experience to get out in the "real" world for a change!

Anyway, that's a little update on my life. In terms of sewing, I am almost done with the bridesmaid dresses! When I'm done, I think I will work on some lovely knit skirts to put on Etsy. And then I'll also be working on getting rid of the EcoUnique website, and creating my on-line portfolio. It feels great to be going through these changes. Speaking of change, Spring is already showing its beauty here, buds are appearing, and crocuses are blooming. Refreshing for the spirit after months of dreary rain!

Its about the journey~

A long time fellow stitcher sent me some super lovely words, reminding me that its about the journey, not the destination. As it goes in my work, it is also about the process, not the end result. Understanding this made me realize why I have struggled for so many years with the whole business issue. Constantly thinking about the end stage, the final product of my business endeavors, completely crowded and clouded my mind and creative energy. It was with this notion that I set out to get back into the process of creating over the last few weeks. It was so great to have that feeling again....being really INTO the process, creating art for its/my own sake...feeling like it was an outlet instead of a drain. Its like I'm getting back in touch with a part of myself that has been absent for a long time and now I am able to be more creative in my everyday activities too, changing my life!

So this skirt and a dress are what I made over the last few weeks. They are on EBay: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZecounique

Once again I have to say thank you to all of the wonderful friends and acquaintances I've made through this journey~ you continue to inspire and amaze me :) Love to all*

It feels really good

Just wanted to write a quick post to tell you all how good it feels to be hearing from everyone, and hearing the words of encouragement. I have been overwhelmed by the support in my decision to close EcoUnique. It has really cleared my mind and I am ready to reinvent my vision of Art to Wear! I am starting on some amazing new threads this week, including a Lone Star Dress. The Lone Star Dress was a classic piece I used to make a lot and they always serve the purpose of getting my creativity going again.
Thank you ALL SO much for your kindness, it means the world to me!
*mwah*