Giving up "too much" for quilting?
09-04-2010, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by cbuchanan
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, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by erstan947
If I want to have a good time....shopping, etc I leave HIM at the house. If he wants to have a good time hunting/fishing he leaves me at the house. A great arrangement (45 years worth)
:thumbup: DH and I rarely travel in the same vehicle. I will follow him in my car because I stop whenever I see something interesting. He goes straight to the destination, like it's his mission to get there as soon as possible. :roll:
09-04-2010, 10:30 AM
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I don't feel like I have given up anything but in reality when I think about it I guess I have. I "used" to read constantly. There wasn't many times that you wouldn't find me with a book in my hands. Oh yes....housework. Thank goodness my DH really helps with that. He even cooks once in a while and at least once a week he likes just grilled cheese sandwiches and either tomato soup or chicken noodle. Easy peasy. Also there is cross stitching which I used to love to do. Just not enough time.
For all those that have either quit or are trying to quit. Just hang in there, you can do it! Believe me, I quit 6 years ago after smoking 50 years. If I can do it, you certainly can too!
For all those that have either quit or are trying to quit. Just hang in there, you can do it! Believe me, I quit 6 years ago after smoking 50 years. If I can do it, you certainly can too!
09-04-2010, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by np3
I have not given up a thing. I retired last year and my quilting time is a replacement for the 60+ hours per week that I worked. I still get everything else done, including exercise and family time. In fact, I do more of that than I did when I worked. I earned my quilting and QB time and I'm not going to feel guilty about it.
My Dr. noticed I had put on weight since I retired, so I'm spending 15 min a day walking up the road and back and measuring what I eat. I've lost 7 lbs since Sept. 1. I need to lose 43 more!
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09-04-2010, 11:15 AM
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I will admit to struggling with these issues, but I believe I have finally achieved a better balance. :-D
I don't blame quilting for any negative habits. It's up to me as a human being to take care of myself.
Quilting is nothing but positive and like anything else on this planet, can lead to excess. It doesn't have to.
We have choices. For me...quilting stays!!! :thumbup:
I don't blame quilting for any negative habits. It's up to me as a human being to take care of myself.
Quilting is nothing but positive and like anything else on this planet, can lead to excess. It doesn't have to.
We have choices. For me...quilting stays!!! :thumbup:
09-04-2010, 11:20 AM
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Going to the YMCA to exercise, spending time in front of the TV gellin, and getting dishes done, as well as even bothering to cook, we've been eating out a bit more with me working every eve, I bring dinner home instead, so I can fiddle with fabrics, while hubby plays his computer games with his friends. It makes my living room a disaster zone, and we currently only have one chair because I've spread out over the chaise lounge and couch, as well as the dining room table we never eat at... :) Not having kids has it's advantages, but then again, when you have them, it tends to make you keep house more.
09-04-2010, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Boni53
Hi Jan,
It was so good to see you on the web site. Glad you are doing well. The Appomattox Quilt Guild is still going strong. Need to get with you and talk about you doing a class with us.
Bonnie
It was so good to see you on the web site. Glad you are doing well. The Appomattox Quilt Guild is still going strong. Need to get with you and talk about you doing a class with us.
Bonnie
Hope to talk with you soon.
jan
09-04-2010, 11:33 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
jan
09-04-2010, 11:38 AM
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As for me, I would rather go to a dentist office and have all my teeth pulled without anesthic than exercise, and eating "healthy" is in the eye of the beholder! I don't look at it as "giving up things in order to quilt, I look at it as my way of meditating and making things. I think it beats being a couch potato watching TV all night!
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