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Old 05-28-2025, 06:16 PM
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stitch678
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I always though l'd have plenty of sewing time when l retired. Well, that hasn't happened. 😅 Babysitting grandkids, travel, doing things with hubby ( "camping" trips in motorhome, golf, shopping and errands together) and housework, gardening and cooking make sewing time a rare pleasure...so, l have to stay focused when l do get to sew. I find quilts eat up a lot of time. I try to have other types of sewing to do waiting in project boxes with fabric chosen and pattern all together. I've made costumes for a little local dance school, new curtains for the kitchen , seat cushions for diningroom, figit lap quilts for Alzheimer patients,placemats for Meals on Wheels, walker bags for nursing homes, food tote bags for local food bank and even a modesty skirt for a baby grand piano at the chapel where our QOV group sews. My stash is large enough that l seldom need to buy fabric, and it's organized for my needs by colour and size of piece so everything's easy to find. My sewing room is not large ( in with laundry) so it has to be organized and tidied during last 15 min. of sewing therapy time.
lf you aren't enjoying the quilt making, consider sewing something else! You can certainly contribute to your community in more ways than quilting. Give excesx fabric to a group who wil. Use it and use the reclaimed space for something new.
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