Originally Posted by
jjs56
Not sure if this is the right place for this and I apologize if it isn't. I need some inspiration and ideas to keep quilting. Family drama has left me wondering if my quilts will simply be thrown away when I die and I wonder "why bother", but quilting is my passion. Do any of you quilt just for yourselves? If you quilt for charities, which ones? Do you worry about where your quilts will end up? Thanks!
My hobbies give me a lot of joy. I usually gift the quilts, but do other sewing for the local animal shelter. Sometimes after a large project like a quilt, I will take a break from quilting, but may continue sewing smaller projects for instant gratification so to speak.
I do not worry too much about the quilts after I gift them, mostly because by the time I am finished with one (always at least a queen size), I am almost sick of it anyway. I am ready to break away to something else.
If you need to take a break from your hobby, then by all means do so. I don't think it is a good idea to push yourself if you really don't want to do it right now. You will return to it if and when you are ready.