Welcoming September

Although you didn’t see me as much on the blog in August, a great deal happened in my life. At the beginning of the month I went to see a quilt show put on by our New Zealand National Quilt Association : Aotearoa Quilters. I didn’t manage to do a blog post review about that so here are a few snaps of my favourite quilts from that day. You can click on any photo to see it larger.

I started my new Inner Work journal at the beginning of the month, and have kept up really well with my written journaling practice - 30 pages just in August!

This was what I watched and read this past month - my husband commented on the diversity of my viewing! I was especially lucky to get to a live local production of "Wicked" which was amazing. 

I updated my August goals page with a review of my month :

Although I had some challenges, I DID manage to complete 3 full art journal pages during August so I’m calling that a success

I've also been leading weekly craft club sessions at school making small quilts, and they have all progressed to the quilting stage so am very proud of them too

I am very happy to be heading into September and Spring

I LOVE Spring – looking forward to warmer weather, bare legs, more daylight hours, and hopefully more time to create. I hope you feel re-inspired wherever you live – this change of season is a great time to revisit your practice and think about what you want to do as we head into the last third of our year.
I am particularly excited about a new idea I have about making a small journal that I can work with inside on the couch (while watching TV) or to take with me when I travel. I am inspired by Rae Missigman’s work, particularly her small journals and art marks challenges. Her book is currently winging its way to me - take a peek inside via Amazon HERE

I would like to do more of this

and I continue to be inspired by Alisa Burke and the style of doodling on the right

However, I hope you'll forgive not hearing from me again this week since the day after tomorrow I'm heading off on a road trip to Auckland which will include this concert ♥♥♥

Talk to you again soon with new projects to share I hope. Wishing you inspiration, the time (don't forget micro-movements), and the will to create in September.