MAKING AN EASTER FABRIC BASKET
“Easter. The joy of candy, colors, creativity and costuming. A season unlike any other.”
~Grant Morrison, Scottish author of Batman
There is something about the Easter period that kickstarts my creative process. Spring is indeed the mother of creativity.
I live in Poland and this year’s winter has been rough. Hence, now, with the sprouting of new flowers and leaves, I feel very energised.
Soon, there will be many colours and fragrances. Nature will be alive again. What a better time to start creating!
I think of making a fabric Easter basket. It has been a long time since I sewed something. Therefore, I am very apprehensive.
However, sewing is like cycling. You never really forget it, do you? What a joy it is to find my sewing machines, my favourite fabrics and all the cute tools that make sewing much easier!
Prior to sewing, I watch some tutorials for inspiration. They remind me of the time when I was learning how to sew.
I feel relieved when I can understand the terminolgy. My heart is filled with fond memories when I notice how people have changed.
The videos I watch rekindle my love for sewing. I love sewing. It is a logical process with instant results. It makes one feel useful and purposeful.
I wish I had more time to allocate to sewing. I wish I could have 36-hour days just for my creative pursuits. I sigh. Of course, I have to make do with what I have.
One step at a time.
This time, my mission is to make an Easter fabric basket. First, I have to clean the space and reorganise everything so that when I start sewing, the process is smooth.
Then I set the ball rolling.
I enter the sewing space. My machines are still working and I still remember how to thread them.
Next, I find my scissors, rotary cutter, colourful threads, magnetic pin holders, pins (they are still sharp, yeah!), you name it! I am like a child in a candy shop. This is paridise!
Then it is time to gather all what I need for this particular project.
It is fascinating to observe myself from far. I am relearning the art and it feels daunting.
Yet, my creative muse never leaves me. I create because I cannot live without creating. Creativity is like oxygen for me. It does not matter whether I am writing short stories, cooking or creating lessons for my students.
Art is art.
I go back to the Easter fabric basket. How satisying it is to see the straight lines, the perfect seams, the combination of colours. It is a simple project but I am still proud of myself.
Most importantly, I recognise the joy and peace that instantly fills you when you start sewing. It is indescribable.
I go through the motions, almost automatically. I sew; I iron and then I sew again. I cut threads. The project has to be neat. I make sure I’m not missing a single step.
There are challenges. Many. First, the interfacing is too stiff. The solution is to stitch the bottom and top parts of the basket by hand. The result is stunning. I really like it. The basket is pretty and steady.
Then turning the fabric right side out in the narrow handle proves to be difficult. Really difficult. I even think of giving up and making another handle all together. As I am about to throw the stubborn handle in the bin, a brilliant idea comes to my mind.
Cut the other end of the handle. I do, Then I grab the same tool that I was using. This time it works like magic! Oh, I love these moments!
I struggle some more. Enjoy some more. Think some more. I’m in my creative bubble.
Finally, the process comes to an end. I have created an Easter fabric basket. No words can describe my state at that moment.
I want to show the finished product to every one.
And it so it goes with your learning process. Be proud of your achievements, no matter how small. Every step counts: the reading, the listening, the writing, the speaking, the challenges.
Pat yourself on the shoulder when no one will. Remember, you did it! And that’s what matters the most!
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Thandi Ngwira Gatignol is the founder of Learn English With Africa. She was born on June 11th, 1981 in Blantyre, Malawi. When she was 19, she left her country of birth for France. She currently lives with her two daughters and husband in Poland.
Thandi holds a Bachelor’s degree in English studies obtained at the Université Paris X Nanterre in France and a Certificate in Journalism from Malawi. She has taught English as a French Ministry of Education certified teacher both in France and in Poland. She speaks English, French, Polish, Italian, Chichewa and Chitumbuka. She is now learning Kiswahili, German and Spanish. Salt No More is her debut novel and you can find her other books here on the website or on Amazon.
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