Fabric As Inspiration

In working with the Artist\’s Way, one of the things we focus on is baby steps.  I am finding that my baby steps are much smaller than I assume they \”should\” be.  As a friend reminds me, \”shoulds\” are poison.

It\’s frustrating, though, that there are so many relative to sewing.  Putting that aside is difficult.  I went to an amazing fabric store with a friend, the Textile Discount Outlet.  It\’s overwhelming and fun at the same time.  They have a whole wall of fabric that\’s under $4 a yard, where I found a lovely, satiny black fabric with blue detailing that looks Asian.

Here\’s a detail of the images on the fabric.  Trees and structures are all over it.  I\’d like to make a long vest or jacket with it, so that it can take advantage of the flow of the fabric.

Here\’s the reverse; I like it just as much as the other side.

I find it interesting how my inner Critic wants to fight with my decision, though.  I look at the fabric and doubts surface.  I can see that it\’s my Critic and not something realistic, but it\’s painful regardless.

What do you do to conquer your own Critic?