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    Old 06-11-2011, 08:23 AM
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    Thanks for sharing this. I know that playing the piano, canning something, gardening, sewing, crocheting, quilting, wine making, etc, most of which are "work," are very soothing to the mind. I think things that make us slow down during a task and give us time to think are wonderful therapy.
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    Old 06-11-2011, 08:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
    Yep - two types of therapy in my life - horse therapy & quilting therapy! Nothing else beats them for making me feel good inside & out!

    ditto
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    Old 06-11-2011, 08:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
    Yes, sewing has always been my therapy for mental health, spiritual health, and just plain ole fun health.

    Praying for your family...for things to get worked out.
    I couldn't agree more.
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    Old 06-11-2011, 08:46 AM
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    http://www.sewing.org/html/guidelines.html Please check out this web site it has tons of ideas and tutorials.
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    Old 06-11-2011, 08:47 AM
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    Sewing is great for stress, Hope all works out for your family
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    Old 06-11-2011, 08:52 AM
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    With homeschooling and 2 part-time jobs, I cherish my sewing time as my sanity keeper, too!
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    Old 06-11-2011, 09:09 AM
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    Getting lost in a project is the best therapy out there. Everything else just floats away for a while. Sure hope things settle down for you and your family. (((((Hugs)))))
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    Good luck with everything and keep sewing.
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    Old 06-11-2011, 11:25 AM
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    I understand completely!!! Glad that you have the "constant" in your life. Trust that things always have a way of turning out ok. Wishing you better days.
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    Originally Posted by bbmom1989
    This is such a wonderful place to pour your heart out that I know I can just talk. In the last 24 hours I have gone through my 88 yr old father going into the hospital - should be ok - but couldn't walk and couldn't keep any food down. After 4 bags of transfused blood and lots of fluid they are thinking a medication change will take care of this. Along with that my husband is being moved by his school district but with the budget cuts and all - after 24 years he does not know what he is teaching, where he is teaching or when he might know.

    With all of this I was drawn to the sewing machine and cut out and sewed new potholders. Nothing big, nothing special but it felt so very comforting and I so enjoyed the time listening to the machine and feeling the material in my hands. I did not believe how comforting this was to me. I may sit in there all night!!!

    Thank you for listening and I know there are others out there who use sewing for therapy!

    Jana
    Praying for you, your father and your hubby. I just went through the same thing with my school district last year. Ended up teaching 2 subjects I hadn't taught in 17 years. I hope he gets a better deal!
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