This spring has been a very busy one for me and hasn't left much time for "fun" crafting. In addition to a career move to a new position that keeps me hopping, I am also working on projects for a book I am writing that is due out next summer. So, my day times are filled with work and my night times with purposeful crafting. While these are exciting opportunities, this busy-ness is leading to a bit of crafty restlessness that has me chomping at the bit to start a project that doesn't have a deadline or a "purpose" (other than to be enjoyable).

Unfortunately, it will be awhile before I start that much-desired "fun only" project, but that doesn't keep me from daydreaming! When I need an infusion of inspiration and daydreaming, there are many sources I turn to. I recently received a link to a slideshow of pictures from the Denver Quilt show that has me fully stocked with daydream material once again.

This quilt in particular, Wild Roses by Bea Mansanarez, is tickling my fancy.

The gorgeous colors and fine workmanship amaze and inspire me. I'm glad I didn't see it in person, though, because I'm sure the artist wouldn't appreciate the drool I'd have left behind!

What inspires you? Where do you turn for a boost to get you through "lean" crafty times? What do you do to keep a project from feeling like an obligation?