I will be happy to report back in about 3 months. I am retiring December 31 and although I will be spending some time hiding out in my quilting room, I will not be tied to my machine or stash. My plan is to work through some promised quilts balanced with some UFO's then I will see what happens. I would like to work through more of my stash as most all of us are wishing to do. I had a strong heart to make quilts for a non-profit agency last year this time but after donating 4 and not even getting a thank you, I will be changing organizations ASAP. I am sure there are plenty who would like some warm snuggles from a quilt.
And as you know, fellow swapper, I have what looks like a life time of 2.5 squares to put to work.
No magazines, I refuse to purchase and do not even look at those freebees I see at guild meetings.
I have so many ideas, I have not taken a class ever. Maybe but I get so much from my guild that I just feel I have enough to keep my mind busy.
Happy Planning, Happy Quilting and watch those six months fly off the calendar.
Originally Posted by
Crispy_Frog
I'd like to direct this post to quilters who are lucky enough to be retired now. I've been hoarding fabric and patterns and kits, waiting for the day I have time to quilt. Tell me the truth on the subject:
1. Can you keep your sewing area clean and organized after you retire?
2. Can you put together Large blocks of time to quilt?
3. Do you actually use up your stash and happily keep from spending retirement funds?
4. Or, does your stash bore you and you keep right on shopping?
5. Are the floor-to-ceiling stacks of magazines being utilized like you intended?
6. Are you able to take the classes, or go to the Sit and Sews like you planned?
I'm getting ready to retire in 6 months and I'm always too tired at the end of the day to quilt. I am distracted at work daydreaming about staying at home with some music on and just humming along while I sew. Looking out the window past the sewing machine at the birds in the bird feeder and the butterflies in the garden. (All of which need to be planned and assembled!)
Tell the truth--- is it possible for my dreams to come true?