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05-31-2011, 02:37 PM

#81

gellybean402

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I am finding it gets worse! LOL!

05-31-2011, 02:51 PM

#82

GailG

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Our "obsession" is not as much a problem as it is a gift. As I see it, the creative process keeps my mind active; the obsession keeps me out of trouble -- no time for gossiping on the phone or over the back fence; a legitimate "reason" for not getting to the house cleaning. And I'm sure many other reasons.

05-31-2011, 02:53 PM

#83

GailG

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Originally Posted by gellybean402

I am finding it gets worse! LOL!

Gellybean, I love your avatar. One of these days I'll get to my bag. My mom's name is Jellybean.

05-31-2011, 02:56 PM

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DebQuilter50

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Originally Posted by grandma Janice

I agree with all the statements offered here, and I really enjoy my quilting. you didn't mention your age(this sometimes makes a difference) or if you have a DH . My theory is that we shouldn't let anything we do take complete control of our lives. Enjoy as long as you don't shortchange your family or spend more than you can afford. Welcome to the board. you are in good company.

I am 50 with the summers off and grown children. My DH happily supports my habits. It isn't controlling my life, but it sure is taking up a lot of my thoughts!

05-31-2011, 03:00 PM

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DebQuilter50

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Originally Posted by mmonroe

Ha! Are you married? Tell him he better get used to it. :)

Happily married for 32 years. Hopefully the marriage will withstand the quilting obsession.

05-31-2011, 03:47 PM

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grandma Janice

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Originally Posted by DebQuilter50

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Originally Posted by grandma Janice

I am 50 with the summers off and grown children. My DH happily supports my habits. It isn't controlling my life, but it sure is taking up a lot of my thoughts!

Sounds like you have a healthy view of quilting. Glad your DH supports you. so does mine. I'm 73 and having trouble with arthritis in my hands. this kind of puts a kink in my quilting at times. As far as thinking about it a lot. That's not a problem. I have so many quilts in my head, I'd have to live to be 100. most of them will never be made. Are you a teacher? My daughter, three granddaughters and one grandson who teach. enjoy your summer.

05-31-2011, 03:56 PM

#87

ube quilting

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You don't need a cure! You need a stash! :D

05-31-2011, 04:02 PM

#88

DebQuilter50

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Originally Posted by ube quilting

You don't need a cure! You need a stash! :D

Yes!!!!! I do!!!!

05-31-2011, 04:33 PM

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Quilting Aggi

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I am sorry to report that this obsession is permanent and there is no professional help that will work. the best therapy I can recommend is to go out there and get those patterns and fabrics and notions and LOVE every second of it!!! And remember... these disease you have... you are not alone... just ask anyone of us here on this board!!!

05-31-2011, 04:59 PM

#90

Taughtby Grandma

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Sorry, I haven't found a cure for it yet. Of course, I'm not looking for one. What I've found that helps the "itch" is to find a new pattern you can't wait to try or some fabric that is calling your name as you walk by "Take me home, take me home".