Got in a slump
01-17-2011, 08:24 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by raptureready
I think it's because we all worked so hard to get things done before Christmas and were used to working under a LOT of pressure from every direction--the house, the sewing machine, the kitchen, the stores. Now the shopping, cooking, cleaning, sewing, etc., is all done and the pressure's gone. We've used ourselves up and need some time to re-fuel. The best thing I've found is to go on a retreat, take a class, go to a quilt show, or something like that to get yourself back in the mood. (I'm leaving for a weeks retreat early Friday morning).
01-17-2011, 08:26 AM
#22
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Originally Posted by skavanau
Yeah We could meet at the quilt show. PM me if you want to get together. I guess to thats really why Im diffenetly going. I think walking amoung all that FABRIC will help me.
Enjoy your time together!
01-17-2011, 09:15 AM
#23
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Casa Grande AZ/Wisconsin
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I have the same problem but havent finished a couple of Christmas lap quilts.Our son and 4 grand kids moved in three weeks ago and Ive been so busy doing laundry aand school home work every night and just picking up that i havent even started on un finished quilts.Every thing got throwen in my sewing room to make room so havent gone in there.I need help in setting up my room.Im over welmed by the sorting and rearanging.I live in casa grande,Az so it would be fun to go to a quilt show never been to one.Tucson has one coming up.Have been told it is a great one.
01-17-2011, 07:35 PM
#25
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Location: Northern California
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I have been in a slump too- I think it has to do with the winter also - I notice that I kind of slow down in winter - I have a baby quilt on the LA - and only 1/2 done - the baby will be born in Feb. so I better get on it.
01-18-2011, 04:49 AM
#28
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Location: West Yorkshire ,England
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Me too. I have a baby quilt project but having problems with the design and can't find the fabrics I want. Without the fabric I can't finalise the design so it's a vicious circle. The baby is already six months old!
01-18-2011, 05:33 AM
#29
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Location: Arley,Alabama
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Originally Posted by dforesee
I am having the same problem, but in my case it is due to letting my day job stress get in the way. Quilting used to be my relaxation and mental getaway from stress, but lately my job has been so stressful that I am too mentally exhausted to do anything else. I was just telling myself I need to get a handle on this, if no other way, by committing to spend at least a few minutes each day quilting. I "long" to get back to it; just can't seem to find the energy.
01-18-2011, 05:41 AM
#30
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Albany, NY
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I'm feeling the same thing. I just want to rest, and not do anything...I've been working on a bow tuck and a quilt top for 2 weeks...only sewing once in a while...I just don't have the energy or patience!
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