guilty quilting - gwuilting
#31
Originally Posted by nanna-up-north
I'm in that "June Cleaver as a role model" age group (64) as well. But I've decided on a different approach. If I don't get some of my fabric used up making quilts,..... what will my daughter do with all that stash???? I need to keep quilting ...... daughter and sister-in-law are already quibbling over who will get the quilt in my avitar once I'm gone.... I'd better keep quilting. It might keep the kids happier.
#33
I don't feel guilty when I quilt. I figure that most things will still be there when I am done quilting. I do the same thing in the summer time when I want to ride motorcycles with my husband. The laundry, dishes and dust bunnies won't go anywhere. So enjoy!
#34
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I feel sorry for all of you that are so bound to housework you feel guilty doing anything else. Dust is a protective covering for furniture and should be disturbed as little as possible.
#35
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Originally Posted by clem55
Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ
It is a generation of women thing. Those of us over 50 (and a few younger) were raised that it is our job to keep the house clean, cook nourishing meals (3), take care of every one else in the household, and always wear a smile and look good for DH. We weren't supposed to have time for ourselves. Get over it - this is the 21st century! We now know that we are no good for anything if we aren't good to ourselves.
#38
When I first started quilting, I would allow myself to do so only after I had completed my chores. I mentioned that to a long-time quilter, and she laughed and told me I'd never get anything done (in quilting) and that housework would always be there. So I just don't think about it when I want to quilt, I quilt. No guilt, no recriminations.
Course, the house probly liked it the other way............LOL
Course, the house probly liked it the other way............LOL
#40
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I'm over the 60 age and do feel guilty sometimes but I figure if things are done, I can enjoy what I love. I'm not going to bars, casinos or running around. Even my mom will say, "did you get your cleaning done or washing done?" I tell her of course!!! Nothing is falling apart, we have food, clothes are clean so QUILTING I GO.
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