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01-03-2011, 05:11 AM

#31

sewing4kix

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Illinois

Posts: 422

Quote:

Originally Posted by happymrs

You have to take time to do what you love! When I worked, I met so many who said, "I don't have time to sew". Well, I always took time, because I loved it so much, & feel the same about quilting now. Even if it's just a few minutes here & there, or a little time, now & then, make time for it. Believe me, if you really enjoy it, it's good therapy too, & you will be glad you did!...

You need to take time for you and that means you will find your creativitiy in the process! It has no time constraints...so relax and enjoy the process :)

01-03-2011, 05:40 AM

#32

JuneD

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Ohio

Posts: 323

I'm retired, so I have the time to quilt. I don't think there is a day that I don't do something 'quilty'. Even if it were to just look at patterns or visit this board (which I do almost everyday!) When I'm in the middle of a project, I'm at my sewing machine daily!! I love to sew while I listen to the TV or I listen to an audio book. FUN, FUN, FUN!!

01-03-2011, 06:29 AM

#33

mrsddh97

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Michigan

Posts: 139

I have to work, but cooking and housework are optional. Lol

01-03-2011, 07:16 AM

#34

arimuse

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Posts: 697

Housework? Whats housework? sharet

01-03-2011, 07:36 AM

#35

nanacandi

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Posts: 22

I do alot of it while my husband is watching t.v. or playing a video game. I have been blessed with not having to work full time but I am getting my masters degree but I always find down time to sew.

01-03-2011, 07:37 AM

#36

MNM

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Posts: 187

Quote:

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?

Working and spending time here is OK, but who told you you have to do housework and cook. At our home, if I'm sewing, if you are hungry you go get something to eat if the house is a mess and it bothers you, straighten it up. A system that works for us. I am 73 and my DH is 83. to old to work, clean or cook if I don't feel like it. Old is good sometimes. MNM

01-03-2011, 08:22 AM

#37

ShirlinAZ

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Prescott Valley, AZ

Posts: 1,329

Quote:

Originally Posted by happymrs

So very very true. When I was working full time (retired now) I REALLY needed my therapy time. Time to do something I loved kept the world around me in perspective. Make time somewhere in each day.

01-03-2011, 09:15 AM

#38

elseebee

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Posts: 205

I'm trying to convince my husband to become a polygamist. I would be the "quilting" wife and the other(s) could take care of the cooking, cleaning,.....

01-03-2011, 09:44 AM

#39

Mariposa

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Eastern Washington

Posts: 29,519

I make the time to sew and do crafty things. Otherwise, my time gets eaten up by supposed "haftado's". :)

01-03-2011, 09:58 AM

#40

grann of 6

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Glenmoore, PA

Posts: 7,941

Quote:

Originally Posted by elseebee

I'm trying to convince my husband to become a polygamist. I would be the "quilting" wife and the other(s) could take care of the cooking, cleaning,.....

That's a good one. I was considering remarrying just to have someone to prepare my meals and clean the house. Trouble is they expect something in return; and that is not quilts to sleep under.