My Dearest Quilters,
You have given me a lot to think about. I have tried several of the things that were suggested and now I have several more different things to try. I am lost without quilting because it was my escape. My way to relax. Yes, a good kick in the petunias is what I am looking for. I have been feeling unmotivated for several months in various degrees of unwantedness depending on the day. I feel like a coffee connoisseur that had to start drinking water. At this point I think my issue might not be caused by one thing like I was thinking. I think it might be the combination of reducing my quilting budget, can't find any quilters like me to quilt with, being stuck home with the kids, and lack of creativity.
I am still battling with depression after suffering post partum depression back in 2006. Things that would normally roll off others' shoulders tend to stay on mine. My post partum depression left me without a sense of creativity of any kind. Before this happened scrapbooking used to be my escape. When I could no longer handle looking at the photos or create a layout I was intoduced to quilting. With all the various kits available I did not have to make any decisions.
Most of the quilters I have met have been "Queenbees and Wannabees." I had a disappointing quilt retreat that was filled with a few of them that I am afraid has turned me away from retreats or LQS. I am trying to find another LQS that I can call home again. It is hard after you had found one that you loved.
I think I am feeling more optomistic now. I think I was looking for the one solution but I should realize that this is me I am talking about. I never do anything easy. I am eternally grateful to hear that many of you have experienced this feeling of quilter's block. Please, I would like to hear from more quilters.