Am I the only one?
#81
I also do not belong to guilds and enjoy quilting on my own. There are times when I would like to have a buddy who quilts, but I am choosy about who I hang out with and often times find more friendship in men than women (women, for the most part, are too gossipy and whiny when in groups). I love this forum as it gives me the opportunity to learn from many wonderful quilters without the face to face contact. Once I have figured out the pattern, I love to sit and sew away. It seems to be my "mental therapy" and works quite well! LOL
#82
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Central NY
Posts: 859
I agree....this board is enough group for me.
As a fellow introvert, I'm pretty much with you. I'm basically just not a joiner and tend to work alone. I keep thinking I'll visit the guild here in town where I know several members but just never have. I also like this forum, get great ideas and help here, and enjoy looking at everyone's projects. Actually, this kind of board is perfect for introverts. ;-)
#84
Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 1
I work all day and I am very outgoing, but when I get home I like to be alone with quilt. Love my weekends, when I quilt all day and night! My kids get mad at me for never wanting to go anywhere, I just tell them, I go to work now I want to be home alone and quilt!
Georgia
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#85
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,732
I am so glad to find you all. I have been thinking I was the only one who liked to be lone and quilt. I do love this board for all the great ideas and shared information. I try to visit as often as I can. Thanks
#86
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 3,111
I work too many hours.. I like my alone time quilting. No one is asking me for anything when I am sewing.
Besides how many guilds would be meeting at midnight? I often sew late into the night. I can't commit anyone's schedule... but I love this quilting board. I have learned so much and gotten a lot of encouragement
Besides how many guilds would be meeting at midnight? I often sew late into the night. I can't commit anyone's schedule... but I love this quilting board. I have learned so much and gotten a lot of encouragement
#87
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barnesville GA
Posts: 3,181
I am another introvert. Its sad it took me 60 yrs to accept that and enjoy it. Kept trying to fit in and be like "everyone else" thought I should be. I also like my own (and my dogs) company. I like taking online classes when I can afford to. And of course all the things I pick up here is fabulous.
#89
I did my outgoing, volunteer, working, group participating, take charge when needed for many years. Now I find that I am very home loving and it's hard to get myself out to socialize.
I will reach out to help someone learn, but I won't organize a regular group, nor belong to one. I did try that, but it just didn't work for me.
I love sewing along at my own pace. I need lots of breaks due to my fibromyalgia and other issues, so it's good to be in my own place for that too.
I will reach out to help someone learn, but I won't organize a regular group, nor belong to one. I did try that, but it just didn't work for me.
I love sewing along at my own pace. I need lots of breaks due to my fibromyalgia and other issues, so it's good to be in my own place for that too.
#90
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Grants Pass, OR
Posts: 2,071
I am just starting to quilt again after several years. One of the things I love about it is that I can create beautiful things in my own home without having to deal with a lot of people. I know that sounds antisocial, but I am an introvert and need my quiet time (I teach for a living.). I have no desire to join a club or a guild or take a class (other than online at my own pace). I enjoy this forum very much, though. I get great ideas here, and I love seeing other's projects. Are there other lone (and happy to be that way) quilters out there, or is it just me?
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