How do you do it?
#22
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When I worked full-time I got up at 5:30 and sewed for an hour before I left for work. I was always too tired in the evenings and felt like I should spend time with family then. No one else was up that early with me so I could get a lot done in the quiet alone time. I learned to make time for the things I love; it's the only way to keep happy and sane (most of the time).
#23
I've known ladies who work full time who do like janRN.
You could also cut things out on a Saturday or Sunday and have the blocks ready to go for when you get off work and perhaps do only one block if that is all the time you have.
I'm in charge of charity quilts for our guild. I cut out blocks when I'm visiting my mom (250 miles away so I visit a week or two at a time) I do it while she is napping.
A lot of our members work full time so they pick up the bags of 2 -4 blocks that have directions included and then they bring them back when they are done. When I have enough blocks for a quilt those go in a bag for someone else to make a top. That comes back and I add backing, batting and binding and the next person completes it. Sometimes another person adds the binding. It is all little steps to completion.
Perhaps you could apply some of that for your own projects.
You could also cut things out on a Saturday or Sunday and have the blocks ready to go for when you get off work and perhaps do only one block if that is all the time you have.
I'm in charge of charity quilts for our guild. I cut out blocks when I'm visiting my mom (250 miles away so I visit a week or two at a time) I do it while she is napping.
A lot of our members work full time so they pick up the bags of 2 -4 blocks that have directions included and then they bring them back when they are done. When I have enough blocks for a quilt those go in a bag for someone else to make a top. That comes back and I add backing, batting and binding and the next person completes it. Sometimes another person adds the binding. It is all little steps to completion.
Perhaps you could apply some of that for your own projects.
#26
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Work part time at 'regular' job, work my own longarm quilting service company, and make time to quilt inbetween.
Even though I longarm quilt for part of my living, I still need that time to quilt for myself. I find if I go three days without some aspect of quilting I get feeling down. It's a type of therapy for me - keeps me sane!
I tend to make smaller wall hangings and other items as they go quicker and are 'finished' with a sense of accomplishment. But have several larger quilts I want to make this year.
I also have a DH who helps with the household chores, and all the kids are grown and live on their own.
Even though I longarm quilt for part of my living, I still need that time to quilt for myself. I find if I go three days without some aspect of quilting I get feeling down. It's a type of therapy for me - keeps me sane!
I tend to make smaller wall hangings and other items as they go quicker and are 'finished' with a sense of accomplishment. But have several larger quilts I want to make this year.
I also have a DH who helps with the household chores, and all the kids are grown and live on their own.
#27
I am always in the kitchen or laundry room so it seems! I put my foot down yesterday to so many people visiting, ds friends, and told them once a week. I want my life back and that doesn't include having 2 extra people here!
I am determined to get back into my sewing room this week! I need my therapy! I am OCD and like to do housework before sewing, but I used to be able to balance it out and I can again.
I need my therapy! LOL
I am determined to get back into my sewing room this week! I need my therapy! I am OCD and like to do housework before sewing, but I used to be able to balance it out and I can again.
I need my therapy! LOL
#28
Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by nance-ell
I'm always amazed at the talent on this board. Not just the sewing, but the creativity! I see so much I want to try, but finding time is my first challenge... before even thinking about the challenge of creating something worthy to share with you folks! Between work, housework, cooking, etc.... not to mention spending way too much time on this board... LOL. How do you all find the time?
Just curious what you did in the dental office, I have worked in the dental field for over 20 years. front desk and assisiting when needed...I dont miss all the cranky people you had to deal with daily either.
#29
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Originally Posted by BMP
Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by nance-ell
I'm always amazed at the talent on this board. Not just the sewing, but the creativity! I see so much I want to try, but finding time is my first challenge... before even thinking about the challenge of creating something worthy to share with you folks! Between work, housework, cooking, etc.... not to mention spending way too much time on this board... LOL. How do you all find the time?
Just curious what you did in the dental office, I have worked in the dental field for over 20 years. front desk and assisiting when needed...I dont miss all the cranky people you had to deal with daily either.
#30
Oh, are you supposed to DO housework? Ok just kidding, but if you just do a quick once over and a fairly good clean once a week, its good. Dishes go in the dish washer immediately after use, floors get a quick sweep and a quick wipe -same for counter, table and sink, bathroom a quick wipe and its off to the sewing machine.
I will admit that housework is not #1. My motto is "My house is clean enough to be healthy, but dirty enough to be happy." Its worked around here for 45 years. Hubby always says if someone comes to inspect the house, they can go home. Gotta love that man.
I will admit that housework is not #1. My motto is "My house is clean enough to be healthy, but dirty enough to be happy." Its worked around here for 45 years. Hubby always says if someone comes to inspect the house, they can go home. Gotta love that man.
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