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I haven't been sewing much the last few weeks. I had many other obligations to fulfill. Got kind of sick and down in the back for a while and still have other things nagging me so I don't even feel like doing a little bit here and there even though I'm feeling better now
Maybe I need to make a shirt or a zipper pouch or something
I'm still kind of meh...
Dresi
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I've been the same. Some weird health stuff has kept me from doing a lot of things I'd like to be doing. I've been very run down and so spend a lot of time resting and reading. Work seems to just wear me out right now and I have no energy left for anything else. I've decided to start with a purse that I've been wanting to make. I've made the pattern before so it shouldn't be too hard. I've just been having a hard time coming up with ideas and energy to do anything.
Patrice S
I haven't been able to do any of my hand quilting which is therapy to me or finish organizing my sewing area. I like to look at quilting magazines to get inspired or go to a quilt shop or Joann's. Hope this helps.
Dresi, I got through smaller spurts of time when I just don't feel like sewing. When it happens I get out my collection of quilt magazines or books and start going through them to decide "should they stay or should they go". I often times find inspiration in doing so and it helps me weed out some of the stuff I am not going to ever use. I pass those on to quilting friends. Another non sewing inspiration is sorting through my fabric stash. When I am pulling fabrics for a potential project I don't always keep my stash organized tossing what I've chosen not to use on top of a pile instead of where it belongs. Sorting fabric, books and magazines puts me back in the groove to get back to sewing. Another option is getting together with my mini group of friends to sew or heading to a quilt show. Lots of them going on this time of year and you are most certainly to get inspired at a quilt show. Get together with those who "speak your quilting language". You'll be back to sewing in no time!
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I switch projects. I am working on making some Bible Bags for my friend who will be going on a missionary trip to the Philippines again. Sometimes you need relief from the larger more complicated quilting projects.
A Good Friend, like an old quilt, is both a Treasure and a Comfort
Mania, Do you make up the pattern or did you find one online? Perhaps you purchased it, could you send the link where I can buy one? (a Bible Bag.)Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
Sometimes when I don't feel like a big project, I will do a bit of hand work in my comfy chair. A crochet project or a embroidery red work project.
I've been going through some family mental stress lately. My motivation has been low but I go in my sewing room anyway. I may not do anything but sort magazines and books but I do something sewing related. I do a lot of hexie sewing when I feel unmotivated.
I love my life!
Right now my sewing room is slowly becoming a little more organized. I see all these ideas for organization and become overwhelmed and just walk out of the room. I have to go in every day because I do my hair in there. I keep things covered so they don't get spray and also to keep from getting dusty. but I know what's underneath the covers. My work has been keeping me busy and it can cause some stress. So I just get on the board. Landlord has been pondering selling the house and that's stressful too.
Same here.... I unexpectantly lost a dear friend. The weeds are taking over the flowers and so many things seem to be waiting for me.
I have been participating in the 2015 block of the month here on the quilting board, going to try to do the May block this afternoon. Perhaps that will give me a sense of accomplishment and I can get out of this rut.
"What day is it?" asked Pooh
"It's today." squeaked Piglet
"That's my favorite day!" said Pooh
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