shouldn't oughtta have done it...

I have purposely not looked at the blog's of anyone else who is sending stuff for Morphe II. I thought it best to just trundle along happily doing whatever I decided to do without any idea of what everyone else was doing.
And then today I did it. I peeked at another blog.
      And fell into a great big pit of self doubt.
              And it serves me right too!
I always avoided as much as possible looking at anyone else's submissions at uni - all it ever did was make you doubt the standard/quantity/creative genius of your own stuff.
So after looking at one, of course I looked at a few more ...and a few more...aggghhhhhh! Panic set in for a bit as not only am I still trying to decide which of the several half finished toys I will send, but all of my work started to look boring, run of the mill ,plain and uninspired!  Other People have not only decided what to submit but they've finished them. And sent them!
So I did what any self doubting, indecisive girl should do in this situation. I went to the gym, spent an hour in a body combat class kicking, punching and yelling and then came home and reassessed.
No, my toys aren't boring, or uninspired..however they are in various stages of assembly. My plan...finish the toys I have started and then make a decision on which to send ( perhaps with some feedback from a few fellow craftybloggers). And no more looking at what everyone else is doing or has done.......not until after the deadline has come and gone and my toys are safely in Adelaide. Then I can look and admire properly without the angst !

Sorting through fabric is always a good distraction and I came across this lovely piece of barkcloth  that I'd forgotten I had...

And while the nasty bugs of the last two weeks, coupled with the cupcake- making frenzy that has been August, have eaten up most of my creative energy, a little found its way into these two pieces...

A pincushion/ soft toy/desk ornament/ good thing to throw in frustration crocheted apple...

and a felt zip pouch in my favourite shape- of -the -moment for zip pouches.....

with a touch of embroidery for good measure.

Back to toyland for me....

Comments

[nichola]

I'm sure whatever you make and send will be fabulous!
Love the little purse.

[melissa]

I can't wait to see what you send, I adore your soft toys.

Lovely crochet and felt! I am in love with those SWEET little doves you embroidered...

[Alex]

No real artist without that angst, I am sure.
Finished stuff always looks impressing - as wil yours, Marianne!!!

Love your apple!

[julie]

You have no reason to worry - your work is always beautiful!!! It is normal to feel like this ;)
Cant wait to see what you make!

[gkgirl]

i am certain
that what you have planned
will be amazing.

and i love love love that little bag,
too cute!
:)

[sandrine alias didine]

Hello ! I'm happy that I found by chance your blog !! I love it ! I wish you a nice day and hope to read you soon ! Big smooches from Belgium ! PS would you like to teach me how to crochet ?!!! :)

[Kate]

Hehehe - it is a trap looking at what other people are doing for their swaps. Giving inadequacy sets in - but body combat looks like it might be a good way to get rid of it!

Your gifts are just lovely - if I were involved in this swap, yours are the kind of gifts that I would get giving anxiety about! [Especially the gorgeous gorgeous purse. : ) ]

[justine]

love the apple and the pouch :)