Stuck in a Sewing Rut

I've been in a really bad design rut lately. I haven't wanted to sketch or sew anything since I finished costuming "Servant of Two Masters." It's been a rough couple of months. I finally finished reorganizing my desk area and have been trying to figure out what to work on project wise. I have been hard at work finalizing my business plan and other related things, so I just haven't been in a creative sort of mood.

I figured I should snag a couple of zippers from JoAnns and while I was there I ended up with few extras, as usual. One of the things I got from their clearance section is a pre cut dress kit. It's a soft knit with a fun black, grey, and white pattern. Plus, it's a great addition to my closet for just $8. Since it's pre cut it'll be a quick project and hopefully help me get out of my rut. Fingers crossed it works!

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Mood Board for Writing Characters

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Malotke Writes - Updated Website

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