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Old 11-05-2010, 08:20 AM
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starshine
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When I went to work outside the home with 4 kids at home, I pretty much abandoned most quilting, as well as lots of other things. I am trying to get back into it now that the nest is empty. One thing you mentioned was frustration with having to undo and redo- perhaps you could sign up for a class at a quilt shop, and learn some techniques and tips that will make it more enjoyable. If doing so now would put too much on your plate, maybe next summer if your off work. And with a job, an hour commute, family responsiblities I wouldn't call not wanting to do anything lazy- I'd call it TIRED! And rightly so. In the mean time, maybe do something small for a gift like a potholder or mini quilt wall hanging. Or instead of starting with gifts for others maybe start with something for you. That might be rewarding and motivating to get the creative juices flowing. I'm hoping that moving my machine from the dining room to one of the spare bedrooms will make it easier too. But the comment about checking in on this board using all your time is too true for me too. Hang in there, take some baby steps. and good luck.
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