I have read many of the posts on this thread...very interesting. Many say don't rush, slow down and relax...must be the New England in me...cause for me finishing a quilt in a weekend is relaxing and I feel like I accomplished something before I have to go to work and sit in front of a computer all day. The joy of makig and giving them to friends, co workers and family. For expense...I don't think i need anymore fabric until I die...unless a special request. I don't spend 30.00 for a shirt or 100.00 for a dress...(well sometimes, very rare). I hate the styles of clothes in the stores so that has saved me a ton of money. I could care less if I am in style...most dresses and shirts stay in style no more what year...and since I am not in my 20's no one notices. Well others are spending money in the stores (try walking in a store and not spending at least 50.00 without a thought). I quilt and enjoy the outdoors when I take a break. I have a wonderful garden that I love to spend time in...so instead of driving an hour to the store and back it gives me several hours to enjoy my hobby. I also get up each morning around 3:30am so that gives me time to clean, read the QB, laundry. The hubby does all the cooking and food shopping. I also quilt my own so that saves not only time but lots and lots of money. I also am one that have no credit cards so with all the money saved not paying interest...gives me more for my dies...that is what I do spend money on. I am spending less and less since I have many of them and unless I really get into appliques I do not need any more. Oh...I must say my kids are grown and out on their own...when they were living here there would be no way I would be quilting. I was way to busy with them.
Originally Posted by
CarolynMT
I quilt all my own quilts. On machine, it doesnt take that much time really. I keep organized which helps me move fast. But then I am fast with almost everything I do. It is just the way I am. It is a hobby for me, I enjoy doing it. If it takes 1 day or 10 days to piece a quilt, I love it just the same.
There is nothing wrong with anyone's way of doing things, each does what is best for them. For me, making lots makes me happy. For others, moving slower makes them happy......that is the beauty of this world. Everything is different, but together we are all stronger!
My son is grown, I have no DH, I have no other hobbies, I dont go out carousing around, I refuse to shop for new clothes because I NEED to get back into the 2 closets of brand new top of the line clothes that are a size too small right now! I drive a 13yr old car, and have no credit cards. And I have a very good job with very good pay. So I have alot of funds available to do what I want to do.
