When coming up with today's "new tool", we pondered all the things that are out there just waiting for quilters/sewers/crafters to try. There is one thing, however, that helps us to find and figure out how to use these things. That, of course, is the amazing number of websites, blogs, videos, podcasts, etc. that we find on the internet. What we decided to share today is the some of the sources we like to use in helping us in our creativity. Here's a short list of things we like to peruse whilst seeking inspiration on the internet:
1) PINTEREST
This is a great place to start if you need to give your creative energies a boost. For those of you who haven't visited Pinterest before, it can seem a bit daunting at first. Once you realize it's just a place to store photos of projects, recipes, photos and other things that inspire you, you can get a cup of your favorite hot drink or glass of wine and start pinning.
You can also follow other folks idea boards to see the kind of things that they like. Jeanette's Pinterest can be found here. You can also see what Nanci's Pinterest likes are here.
You can also get sucked into the "Pinterest Vortex" (meaning you lose all track of time and space- or at least making you forget to get dinner started). For these occasions, we recommend that you set a timer, so as not to help you remember there is life outside of your Pinterest boards.
2) BLOGS
Of course, we hope you read our OTS Blog, but we also want to remind you there are as many quilting/sewing blogs as there as there are patterns. So, search around and find some quilters/sewers whose stuff you like and start to read their blogs. You'll get insight and maybe even some fresh ideas to help your creative journey!
3)YOUTUBE VIDEOS
We are pretty sure you can find how to make almost anything on YouTube. When Nanci had forgotten how to corner binding when she was first quilting (and she wasn't with Jeanette to show her), she found a plethora of videos on how to do it. You do need to realize that anyone can make a YouTube video, so sometimes you may watch a few before finding just what would be helpful, but we promise, they are out there!
4) PODCASTS
These are terrific shows that you can listen to while you are busy quilting (or cleaning house if that would help). The best part of podcasts is that you can download them on your phone or iPad and still listen anytime and anywhere.
Here are a couple that we enjoy:
American Patchwork and Quilting Podcast with Pat Sloan
Such fun as she interviews quilters, historians, designers and shares some great stories.
Thread Cult with Christine Cyr Clisset
Nanci's favorite sewing podcast as it has wonderful interviews with amazing guests from all over the sewing world.
So, there you have it. Some of our favorite ways to use the internet as a source for inspiration. What are some ways the internet helps you utilize your creativity? We'd love to hear your ideas!!
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