Deb8799

Marcy-
I'm sorry you are feeling like this or just dealing with these feelings but at least you know they are not just "right".

No one knows when we are going to be called "home" but we all know that we need to be here to help/support others. Even after we return home, we are still influencing others.

when I feel this way, I keep thinking this (along with relying on my faith and talking to God). I take a good walk on a sunny day;; sit in a park. I also talk to my friends or try to do something that takes the focus away from myself (doing for others gives me purpose). Perhaps you may need to do a service project- with the rash of tornadoes, floods, there are other people who need to know they are thought about. there are also organizations out there that provide quilts to kids w/ illnesses; quilts to our servicemen/women; how about quilts to the homeless to keep them warm and dry on the yucky nites? Or perhaps to teach your hobby to someone else?

You are only as old as you think you are- don't let "evil" get you down and let you think that you passed your youth. You are worth something here on earth- regardless of your age (I know you know this) perhaps taking a break or find another reason to quilt will help shake it.
your best bet may just be reading the message board- there are alot of warm and supportive people here.

lalaland

My son would do the same thing!! He would have no clue what to do with my stuff but I am leaving instructions! My sewing guild is always helping students who are planning to make a career out of fashion. They will be the recipients of all my stuff. And that could change if my son marries a gal who sews or nieces and nephews get the bug.

Treasureit

I figure if you quilt more your are leaving your inheritance in a warm and cozy way! Do what YOU want to do everyday. I will pray your slump is headed up hill!

blahel

my mum wasted 20 years of her life as she had severe rheumatoid arthritis and waited until she got better to do ANYTHING..are you going to wait 20 years (or more) to die and then realise all the things you could have done??
She died before she ever got 'better' but there was so many things she could have done and enjoyed instead of just sitting in her chair day in day out waiting for a day that never came. I miss her everyday but wish I had more memories of us doing things together...whether it be shopping, lunching, baking...so the moral of the story is live life to the fullest everyday doing whatever it is that you enjoy....

ruck9085

I'm 62 and I plan to make quilts until I can no longer hold a needle in my fingers, or push the foot pedal on my machine. I can't even conceive of quitting, though I know that eventually I will not have an option.
I have asked that I be allowed to live as long as it takes to finish all the quilts I want to make. I figure if I'm lucky and my request is granted, I'll be 187 before I die!
I also have RA, which increases the difficulty factor, but I won't let that stop me from doing what I love!

arizonagirl

I'm 44 and I have had those same thoughts at times. I have a large stash and I some times wonder why I would by more. I might not be able to use up what I have now before I die. Then I think well If that happens some lucky person is make a big score on all my stuff and be bragging about. Heck I cant take it with me. I might as well enjoy the now and the pleasure that I get from the fabric and the quilting. Let some one else worry about tomorrow. I cant wait to see some pictures of the quilts that you have yet to make, so get going.

helou

Marcy J. I like your question.

I am in my early 60 and I was thinking like that ever since I started to quilt and that is only 4 or 5 years ago. I kept having projects and I could not believe how much different fabrics I either "needed" to buy for a project or wanted to buy because I thought it was perfect with the fabrics I already had.

Then, I started thinking that I should finish one project before starting to buy for another one, so that I would not leave too much UFOs behind me for those who would have to get rid of my stuff after I'm gone.
that thought changed totally when I mentioned that to my SIL (my husband's sister)who is a quilter and she spontaneously said to me, "don't worry about it, I'll gladly take all your stuff with me" and she is 15 years younger that me..
Since then.... I don't worry about it as I think I will make her so happy and that thought makes me happy.

Before, I kept saying to myself that it would be a bother for everyone. I only have a brother, and his wife and 3 daughters are not at all interested into crafs or quilt. I did not want to make quilts for "nobody" who would not appreciate them. and I had forgotten my husband's sister thinking she had more fabrics than I would ever have...
The fact that she wants it makes me buy fabrics because I like it now, and with no projects in mind. It is worth money and will probably be even more appreciated!
just live now! and find a group that will love to have your "leftovers"

klc

I debated over purchasing a new sewing machine. All that money and how many more years do I have left to use it? I figure if I'm going to enjoy what I'm doing why not! Now I think - I can't go until I use up all the material I'm buying - and the yarn - and the art supplies - etc. I guess I'll have to live at least another 25 years. Do what you enjoy! I'm glad I can still see to work on projects.

KarenR

Hey your only 72 years young. My grandma's lived till 90+, she would never tell us her age.
She said "Your only as old as you think you are!"

What painter was it that started when they were very old? slips my mind and I'm only 40 something. LOL

QuiltMom2

You are in a slump!! Keep smiling, this too will pass and your family will want all those lovely quilts and we want to hear when the clouds lift!!!