Originally Posted by
Jacque
The past few months I have had trouble figuring out my quilt patterns. I don't know why but it is causing me a lot of discouraged moments. I, almost, feel like quitting quilting but I have so much involved in it with fabric and a new machine that isn't a good idea either. Does anyone else get discouraged? What do you do about it?
If you haven't had a complete physical lately, get one. I don't mind the idea that you get discouraged -- we all do from time to time, especially when we are overwhelmed by everyday life. But this idea of having difficulty figuring out quilt patterns is something else altogether. You could have something as simple as Pernicious Anemia -- not enough Vitamin B12 absorption -- especially if you are getting older. Very common. It can really affect the way you think and retain information, and can also affect mood and depression. Or it could be your thyroid. Or lots of
curable or at least
manageable problems. Does not mean you are developing Alzheimers, although in severe cases, Pernicious Anemia can mimic mild Alzheimer's. Tell the doctor you have having trouble following written directions. Tell him/her how discouraged you feel. Get to the root of the problem! Sorry, I don't mean to sound like a Nurse Practitioner, but this has a medical feel to it, so do yourself a favor and get a check up. Can't hurt.