Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Just can't get moving >

Just can't get moving

Just can't get moving

Old 05-15-2011, 07:39 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Dingle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: So. Nevada
Posts: 814
Default

I have fabric. I have the time. I have patterns. I just can't seem to get going on anything. Not even something small. I stink at putting colors together. I have some fabric that goes together but most is just 2 yards of whatever I thought was pretty. I've never done a scrappy top because I have no idea what pattern to use and I'm afraid I'll feel I just wasted the fabric. All I did today is straighten up a little and watch TV with my feet up on my sewing table. And to think I just bought a FW. For what? I'm not even using the machine that's set up. I hope tomorrows a better day. :?
Dingle is offline  
Old 05-15-2011, 07:45 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Rockford, Illnois
Posts: 393
Default

I went almost two years with out so much as lifting a piece of fabric... I knew I would get there again, I just had to step away for a while. OK... a long while. Don't beat yourself up. You'll use it... and you'll use it all and then some. It's not a job that you have to do everyday to make it valuable, it's your hobby and you do it when you wannt to.. again, not because you have to. Sit back. Its ok, really. Hugs, Mona
MzMcKee is offline  
Old 05-15-2011, 07:45 PM
  #3  
Google Goddess
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central Indiana (USA)
Posts: 30,181
Default

Hugs Hugs, tomorrow will be a better day
Attached Thumbnails attachment-197625.gif  
craftybear is offline  
Old 05-15-2011, 07:46 PM
  #4  
Super Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Merced, CA
Posts: 4,188
Default

Sounds like you need a rest. Sit and relax. Have a glass of wine and some delicious chocolates. Go to bed early, get up and take a walk. By yourself.

Then take a handful of fabrics blindly and toss them in a pile. That's what you are going to cut up and make a simple 9 patch with sashings to separate the blocks. And it could be a baby quilt ot a lap robe or a twin, but it'll be lovely.

Then you will find someone who really and truly needs it and it'll make you feel better and jump in and start making lots more quilts.
Ramona Byrd is offline  
Old 05-15-2011, 07:48 PM
  #5  
Super Member
 
rushdoggie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 1,029
Default

My advice: just do something. Pick something easy like a turning twenty, and just do it. Once you get something going you will feel the spirit...
rushdoggie is offline  
Old 05-15-2011, 07:48 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
Posts: 640
Default

Quilters block is a common phenomenon. This, too, shall pass. Relax and enjoy the moment.
AudreyB is offline  
Old 05-15-2011, 07:54 PM
  #7  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 1,079
Default

I'm having the same thing now and waiting for it to pass, as I know it will. I think the never-ending winter followed by a cool and rainy spring have gotten to me. Hopefully you will soon be ready to quilt again, but don't beat yourself up over it; it is not permanent.
Jill is offline  
Old 05-15-2011, 07:55 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
cizzors's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Nevada
Posts: 581
Default

Originally Posted by MzMcKee
I went almost two years with out so much as lifting a piece of fabric... I knew I would get there again, I just had to step away for a while. OK... a long while. Don't beat yourself up. You'll use it... and you'll use it all and then some. It's not a job that you have to do everyday to make it valuable, it's your hobby and you do it when you wannt to.. again, not because you have to. Sit back. Its ok, really. Hugs, Mona

And it will get used one way or another!

:twisted:
cizzors is offline  
Old 05-15-2011, 07:57 PM
  #9  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 17,068
Default

Aww, I feel for you. Been there myself. It'll pass but have a HUG from me :)
sueisallaboutquilts is offline  
Old 05-15-2011, 08:22 PM
  #10  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Mabank, Texas
Posts: 8,780
Default

I know exactly what you mean. I haven't been motivated to work on a project for a couple of weeks, however, that hasn't stopped me from buying fabric. LOL So, I've just been hanging out here and enjoying every second of it. May we both have a better day tomorrow.
BETTY62 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
J.M.
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
16
05-01-2016 02:29 AM
quiltingcrazy
Introduce Yourself
34
05-15-2012 10:16 AM
ginnie6
Pictures
13
02-28-2010 12:18 AM
bebe
Main
12
08-18-2008 01:36 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter