I don’t sew….oh sure I piddle around and I love to sew paper but I couldn’t tell Bari that.  Not that she’d think less of me but it’s surprising in this industry when someone doesn’t sew.  I’m a crafter by nature and have held the privilege of Creative Director for Sis Boom Fabrics but I found a seamstress who could reflect my ideas early on so I was able to do more crafting.  I did however want to pay tribute to Bari J so I jumped on board to salute her process and her wonderful debut book!!!

What I loved about her intro was that she invited awkwardness and a case of the uglies that comes with any new creative venture and I so appreciated that.  We need permission.  We need permission to try things that are new.  So with Bari’s help I moved out of my comfort zone and tried something totally new.  I took a gamble at Collage art.

I’ve always loved Bari’s eye!  Early on I could see a diamond in the rough and now it’s all shiny and buffed and ready for it’s debut.  This book is Bari!  It is her unique style in every way.  I adore her.  This blog tour is an honor to be able to tip my hat to this incredible artist.

So for my project I did this heart to convey how much she means to me and I did it in my unique way as only I could , awkward and lumpy, but all mine. Thanks for having us try to incorporate anything that resonates with us! Bari thanks for the invitation to play and for keeping it real .  I heart you!!

Want to win a copy of Bari J’s book?! ..then leave a comment! Winner will be announced in 1 week!

Best wishes to my friends on the blog tour.  Visit them and see how they participate in the blog tour.  Get the book and get busy.  Inspired To Sew by Bari J Ackerman.

To the other Artists that were inspired by Bari’s book— It is wonderful to be among such great company! Click on each link below to take the blog tour & have fun seeing what these other Artists had to say!….

• January 31st Mary Abreu @ Confessions of a Craft Addict
• February 1st Jennifer Paganelli Here on Sis Boom !
• February 2nd Jona Giammalava @ Fabritopia
• February 3rd Rashida Coleman Hale @ I Heart Linen
• February 4th Sarah Fielke @ The Last Piece
• February 5th Jenny Doh @ Crescendoh
• February 6th Cara Wilson @ Cara Quilts
• February 7th Deborah Moebes @ Whip Stitch Fabrics
• February 8th Monica Snow @ The Happy Zombie