Giving up "too much" for quilting?
09-04-2010, 07:26 AM
#71
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Originally Posted by sandpat
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, 07:33 AM
#73
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I've tried hard not to give up the things you've listed (and I think I read the same article). But I definitely have given up TOO MUCH MONEY!
Still, I've gained a pastime that is gratifying in ways too many to list, and I've given AWAY a lot of joy to the people I care about in the form of quilts created especially for them. It seems a good trade off to me.
Still, I've gained a pastime that is gratifying in ways too many to list, and I've given AWAY a lot of joy to the people I care about in the form of quilts created especially for them. It seems a good trade off to me.
09-04-2010, 07:37 AM
#74
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Dust!!! For some reason, when I've in a manic-quilting mood, the dust just doesn't seem to bother me as much as usual. I just pray no one drops by for coffee during these periods. I would surely be embarrassed.
09-04-2010, 08:10 AM
#76
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I have a friend who goes to our local library, rents the books on tape and listens to them while she quilts or is working in her sewing room. I can't do that, it breaks my concentration but I'm not good at multi-tasking in any area!! :lol:
09-04-2010, 08:10 AM
#77
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I feel that I have gained in taking up quilting more. The one thing that has become harder is money, but that is only because my craft money is draastically cut this time of year, because of my insurance I have to pay 100% of my prescriptions for a few months and they can run up to more than $1000 a month. I plan and save for this but it still is very hard when I am doing this.
09-04-2010, 08:14 AM
#78
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I didn't give up anything. I do the quilting in the time when I would be sitting and watching tv or reading a good book. I just multitask and piece and quilt while relax and watch tv. Wspecially in the winter.
09-04-2010, 08:29 AM
#79
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its give and take. i have given up obsessive reading, gaming on computer.
i hand quilt so i'm still with my family during much of my off work hours.
i've taken the opportunity to make a beautiful queen sized quilt for my son and daughter in law. babie quilts for my grandsons. (i'm still new at quilting)
now i'll start on a quilt for my 80 some year old parents who are living with me and as the 3 of us select the fabric i am both giving and taking.
i hand quilt so i'm still with my family during much of my off work hours.
i've taken the opportunity to make a beautiful queen sized quilt for my son and daughter in law. babie quilts for my grandsons. (i'm still new at quilting)
now i'll start on a quilt for my 80 some year old parents who are living with me and as the 3 of us select the fabric i am both giving and taking.
09-04-2010, 08:32 AM
#80
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What I've given up? Lets see, quite a bit of TV, computer time, playing video games, house work not up to par, spending time with my wife and dog, using money that could have been spent on other things to buy supplies and upgrades. After all is said and done, I wouldn't give up quilting for any of this. All other things will work themselves out eventually and it gives me peace of mind to be creating something so beautiful and practical.
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