How many of you find that quilting is a therapeutic outlet?

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02-04-2010, 12:57 AM

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auntmarie

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Quilts with dogs,
I am sorry to hear about your problems.
It's wonderful that quilting is such a help to you!
Best wishes,
Marie

02-04-2010, 02:35 AM

#72

Quilt4u

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I totally agree with every thing.

02-04-2010, 04:55 AM

#73

Denise85

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it is my total destresser..I love it!

03-03-2010, 07:15 AM

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hpylady

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I 100% agree! :)

03-03-2010, 02:40 PM

#75

jalling

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I have a stressful job, sewing and quilting is my therapy!

03-03-2010, 03:15 PM

#76

KBunn

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I have decided that if my DH ever complains about the cost of my "hobby" I will point out what I am saving him in therapists!!!

03-03-2010, 03:25 PM

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lots2do

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Dancer

When something is bothering me, I sew it into a quilt and when I'm done, I give it away! :)

I love this sentiment. Am going to keep this in mind next time I need to.

03-03-2010, 04:06 PM

#78

saf45

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totally agree, i go to my happy place,

03-03-2010, 04:07 PM

#79

Ladybugnana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Naturalmama

As opposed to just a "fun" thing to do? I know, for myself, that I need to have some creative hobby to "escape" to. Going into the right brain shuts off all the stuff I don't want to deal with (family situations). I originally was interested in quilting just for the fun of it, but now I crave sitting at the sewing machine or searching/reading here, or surfing other quilting related info (and buying books! :lol: ) - it just keeps life light! How about you?

This is why I got into quilting in the first place. It is the one place I can put my chronic depression on a back burner and do something for me or for a gift with no pressure or expectations. it is just fun now!

03-04-2010, 09:04 AM

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sewcrafty

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That's exactly why I like hand-quilting!!! I find the more I concentrate on something else the less stressed I am. Looking through material and thinking of things to make with it also works.