Giving up "too much" for quilting?
09-04-2010, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by janmwalker
Originally Posted by ksea
I gave up SMOKING for quilting. I had been a smoker for 20 some years, never in the house or car because I didn't like the way it smelled, but a smoker non the less. I was up to about 1 1/2 packs a day. To make a long story short my DD had a baby, had complications and had to be rushed back to the hospital. I had a 2 year old and a 3 day old and a diaper bag and had to rush from one side of a large hospital to the other and almost didn't make it to see my daughter before they took her into surgery becasue I was out of breath from years of smoking. Went home crying about it that night and DH said well quit smoking then, well all you smokers know that is easier said then done. When I was struggling to quit my DH said If you quit you can have all the money we spend in a year for your quilting. He figured that it totaled about $6100. WOW so after six smoke free months (I quit for good on Nov 3) I bought a Accuquilt Go, and the EQ6, and fabric galore and now I am in the process of trying to decide between the Juki 98Q with the Grace Pro or the Bernina babylock with a Grace Pinnicale and as soon as I can decide I will get it.
I feel better even though I have gained some weight and am working on getting more exercise. I found the QB and am having so much fun that I don't even have time to miss smoking.
So sometimes the things we give up for quilting are good things to give up!!! :lol:
I feel better even though I have gained some weight and am working on getting more exercise. I found the QB and am having so much fun that I don't even have time to miss smoking.
So sometimes the things we give up for quilting are good things to give up!!! :lol:
I admire your stamina. Keep up the good work.
I don't have a support group, i.e. spouse, etc, live alone so no one to fuss at me.
PS: what is DD and DH?
Jan
Good Luck!!
DD=Darling Daughter Dh=Darling Husband or Darn Husband depends on the day
09-04-2010, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ksea
Originally Posted by janmwalker
Originally Posted by ksea
I gave up SMOKING for quilting. I had been a smoker for 20 some years, never in the house or car because I didn't like the way it smelled, but a smoker non the less. I was up to about 1 1/2 packs a day. To make a long story short my DD had a baby, had complications and had to be rushed back to the hospital. I had a 2 year old and a 3 day old and a diaper bag and had to rush from one side of a large hospital to the other and almost didn't make it to see my daughter before they took her into surgery becasue I was out of breath from years of smoking. Went home crying about it that night and DH said well quit smoking then, well all you smokers know that is easier said then done. When I was struggling to quit my DH said If you quit you can have all the money we spend in a year for your quilting. He figured that it totaled about $6100. WOW so after six smoke free months (I quit for good on Nov 3) I bought a Accuquilt Go, and the EQ6, and fabric galore and now I am in the process of trying to decide between the Juki 98Q with the Grace Pro or the Bernina babylock with a Grace Pinnicale and as soon as I can decide I will get it.
I feel better even though I have gained some weight and am working on getting more exercise. I found the QB and am having so much fun that I don't even have time to miss smoking.
So sometimes the things we give up for quilting are good things to give up!!! :lol:
I feel better even though I have gained some weight and am working on getting more exercise. I found the QB and am having so much fun that I don't even have time to miss smoking.
So sometimes the things we give up for quilting are good things to give up!!! :lol:
I admire your stamina. Keep up the good work.
I don't have a support group, i.e. spouse, etc, live alone so no one to fuss at me.
PS: what is DD and DH?
Jan
Good Luck!!
DD=Darling Daughter Dh=Darling Husband or Darn Husband depends on the day
09-04-2010, 06:30 AM
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I can't say that I have given up anything for the love of Quilting. I never did watch T.V. during the day. I don't turn the T.V. on until I go to bed around 11:00 and then it puts me to sleep. What I gained far out weighs anything, such as many quilting friends and a great wealth of knowledge from them.
09-04-2010, 06:31 AM
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I gave up my guest bed..its now where I pile fabrics, cutting mats, etc. because I have nowhere else to do that! I also gave up some of my reading time. I used to read 4-5 books a week. Since I've read everything in my little bitty library I guess its a good thing I slowed down! I've gained a lot more than I've given up I think!
And for those of you quitting smoking....CONGRATS! For those of you trying...KEEP AT IT..YOU CAN DO IT! I'm at 3 yrs., 3 mo. , just got a reduction on my health insurance for being a non-smoker..so even more $ for fabric! Keep trying, its important!!
And for those of you quitting smoking....CONGRATS! For those of you trying...KEEP AT IT..YOU CAN DO IT! I'm at 3 yrs., 3 mo. , just got a reduction on my health insurance for being a non-smoker..so even more $ for fabric! Keep trying, its important!!
09-04-2010, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ksea
I gave up SMOKING for quilting. I had been a smoker for 20 some years, never in the house or car because I didn't like the way it smelled, but a smoker non the less. I was up to about 1 1/2 packs a day. To make a long story short my DD had a baby, had complications and had to be rushed back to the hospital. I had a 2 year old and a 3 day old and a diaper bag and had to rush from one side of a large hospital to the other and almost didn't make it to see my daughter before they took her into surgery becasue I was out of breath from years of smoking. Went home crying about it that night and DH said well quit smoking then, well all you smokers know that is easier said then done. When I was struggling to quit my DH said If you quit you can have all the money we spend in a year for your quilting. He figured that it totaled about $6100. WOW so after six smoke free months (I quit for good on Nov 3) I bought a Accuquilt Go, and the EQ6, and fabric galore and now I am in the process of trying to decide between the Juki 98Q with the Grace Pro or the Bernina babylock with a Grace Pinnicale and as soon as I can decide I will get it.
I feel better even though I have gained some weight and am working on getting more exercise. I found the QB and am having so much fun that I don't even have time to miss smoking.
So sometimes the things we give up for quilting are good things to give up!!! :lol:
I feel better even though I have gained some weight and am working on getting more exercise. I found the QB and am having so much fun that I don't even have time to miss smoking.
So sometimes the things we give up for quilting are good things to give up!!! :lol:
Jan in VA
09-04-2010, 07:07 AM
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I have been quilting for about 43 years now and to the best of my knowledge the only thing I have given up is a bad attitude. Used to get real crabby and bored, not anymore always have something to do or plan.
Happy quilting :)
Happy quilting :)
09-04-2010, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Originally Posted by ksea
I gave up SMOKING for quilting. I had been a smoker for 20 some years, never in the house or car because I didn't like the way it smelled, but a smoker non the less. I was up to about 1 1/2 packs a day. To make a long story short my DD had a baby, had complications and had to be rushed back to the hospital. I had a 2 year old and a 3 day old and a diaper bag and had to rush from one side of a large hospital to the other and almost didn't make it to see my daughter before they took her into surgery becasue I was out of breath from years of smoking. Went home crying about it that night and DH said well quit smoking then, well all you smokers know that is easier said then done. When I was struggling to quit my DH said If you quit you can have all the money we spend in a year for your quilting. He figured that it totaled about $6100. WOW so after six smoke free months (I quit for good on Nov 3) I bought a Accuquilt Go, and the EQ6, and fabric galore and now I am in the process of trying to decide between the Juki 98Q with the Grace Pro or the Bernina babylock with a Grace Pinnicale and as soon as I can decide I will get it.
I feel better even though I have gained some weight and am working on getting more exercise. I found the QB and am having so much fun that I don't even have time to miss smoking.
So sometimes the things we give up for quilting are good things to give up!!! :lol:
I feel better even though I have gained some weight and am working on getting more exercise. I found the QB and am having so much fun that I don't even have time to miss smoking.
So sometimes the things we give up for quilting are good things to give up!!! :lol:
Jan in VA
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