Is the credit crunch inspiration for creativity?

The credit crunch is hitting everyone, especially those of us who are reliant on the finacial services industry to feed us. Whilst its scarey, I can't help thinking there are many benefits for the environment as we aim to waste less, buy less and whats most exciting for me, make do and mend more! I'm buying less fabric, I'm more motivated to try and sell my work rather than giving it away and today I just worked through a whole pile of mending which I found very theraputic.

I do get a sense of satisfaction from saving money but the crudit crunch is also inspiring me to realise ideas I've had whirling around in my head for a while. Take this scarf I made for my daughter this wkend. She loves scarves but loses them regularly! I'm really into anything 70s and folksy at the moment and I loved making it.

So, yes, credit crunch has definitely inspired me, now.... how easy would it be to whip up a newwinter coat????

Heres a couple of close ups before I stiched them up properly! I was obsessed with having it ready for her to wear at her first bonfire night but I didn't have time to finish it completely!

Displacement activity

I should be filling my shop with stuff and yet I just can't seem to get off my backside and get on with it. Its doing my head in! All I keep thinking about is other projects!

Here's a little something I just finished!

and this little angel lady who is a christmas work in progress

I just couldn't get her face to work so I stuffed her to try and inspire me.....