Does Quilt Making Take More Time/Energy As You Get Older?

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08-18-2011, 04:49 AM

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luv-e

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Originally Posted by JulieR

Well, I am 39 and a half and I love to buy layer cakes -- but only layer cakes, and only because they give me "just enough" of a collection to give me a taste. But it still needs slicing.

So I wonder if we can tell age by attitude toward pre-cuts? I'm *almost* 40, and I *almost* don't buy pre-cuts. LOL!!

I think the girl was in her 20's......Hey, I'm 57......I feel antiquish!!!! lol lol..Is antiquish a word??? lol lol

08-18-2011, 06:04 AM

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Melinda in Tulsa

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I'm 57 and love precuts! Lazy too, LOL

08-18-2011, 06:13 AM

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Joyce DeBacco

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I've actually found as I age that I'm doing less complicated quilts. Did all the fancy ones when I was younger. Now, I just want something to pass the time and still be useful.

And I've never bought pre-cuts. Neither have I sent out my quilting to be done. I do it all on my sewing machine myself. Not easy and maybe not perfect, but it's all my labors.

08-18-2011, 06:37 AM

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Of course it does.....eveything does.

08-18-2011, 06:40 AM

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I'm only 25 and can't do any of that in one sitting. You aren't alone :)

08-18-2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Great-great granny

Good morning Pat - you're not alone in that feeling (& probably not the oldest on here). I've found I have the same problem. All my quilts used to be hand quilted, but I find my hands now dictate when & how long I can do that.

But now at 77, EVERYTHING seems to be more difficult & take longer . It's 'ain't easy getting old!!! :XD:

Have a blessed day & may all your quilts be filled w/love.

:lol:

Getting older is not for the faint of heart

08-18-2011, 06:49 AM

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Getting older is not for the faint of heart

:thumbup: :thumbup: SO TRUE DEB

08-18-2011, 06:50 AM

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Grannymom

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well, I have 'birthday disease' and I don't buy precuts...
what I have FINALLY discovered is paper piecing (doing a New York Beauty) and I LOVE it...
The beauty of paper piecing is NOT having to have precise cuts, you can just sit and sew and press (I have a big area and just lean to the side to press)...
In fact, I ordered all the Sew Precise Foundation piecing CDs on sale at EQ!!...

08-18-2011, 06:51 AM

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EVERYTHING takes more time and energy!!!!

08-18-2011, 06:58 AM

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I am only 47 but yesterday I was thinking how much more effort it takes me to concentrated on directions and how many more mistakes I make compared to about 8 years ago. I also already have many joint issues for years already. I break up my activities so I have less fatigue. Good excuse for having many projects going on at the same time. Maybe a kind friend can help with some of the jobs that are more challenging like the cutting.