Improv makes me nervous

I've been holding onto these fabrics for a while, not wanting to cut into them for fear that I would do the wrong thing. Something about cutting into a perfectly whole piece of fabric (especially when I know it's out of print) just seems wrong. And scary.

I really like the whole modern, improv movement in the quilting world. In theory, it's incredibly freeing and the epitome of creativity. For me it's kind of like spilling a whole tin of double fifteen dominoes on a wood floor. In a room full of screaming kids and barking dogs. Crazy chaotic mess.

But I want to create freely and peacefully the way I see the women in the books! So I calmly cut out some strips and pieces.

Well now I have to think! Nobody said anything about thinking! Just creating! But I'm determined so I start sewing and after a little while you actually do work out your own rhythm.

Actually, I kind of like it. But it is definitely a exercise in stress management for me. And it is kind of freeing when you let go of your control freak tendencies and let it just become. I may have to start doing more of this. It is so much faster than following a pattern and I really love the uniqueness that it produces. I might have to change the title of this post to " improv makes me happy"!