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01-10-2011, 06:26 AM

#21

JulieR

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Originally Posted by tuxedokitty

I work in a hectic environment (don't we all?) and quilting isn't something that just comes "natural" to me. I have to think and concentrate over each little step on a project so that it comes out right. When I get off from work, or on the weekends, I feel so burned out, I just want to kick back and not think. That's on the one hand. On the other hand, I have made probably 12-15 quilts, several table runners, etc. and have tons of really pretty kits as well as fabric waiting for me. I have a nice machine....so basically NO EXCUSE. Anyone got any advice for this lazy 55 year old???

I'm with you. I'm so mentally, emotionally and physically knackered after working that I NEED to de-stress. Quilting does not do that for me, but other things do - I try to spend about 30 minutes doing those things as soon as I get home. Then I put everything away and just let my mind wander. Sometimes it wanders to my sewing machine, so there I go. (Sometimes it wanders to the TV or computer, and I'm okay with that, too. Some days it's just about self preservation, isn't it?)

Let yourself off the hook. For me this is a hobby I enjoy, but I don't kick myself if I don't feel like quilting for a while.

01-10-2011, 07:10 AM

#22

RkayD

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Originally Posted by Jim

Quilting relaxes me...its my CALGON

Mine too! There are a few things that I have to think about but for the most part its an auto pilot thing. At least ever since I quit striving for perfection. =)

01-10-2011, 07:31 AM

#23

mhansen6

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I know exactly what you mean. I work 45-50 hours a week and when I get home at night I just want to crash. Wish I could retire. I find that working in my sewing room for an hour really relaxes me. I usually do my cutting in the evenings and sewing on the weekends.

Also remember, quilting should be relaxing not stressful. Don't stress so much on the little things and just relax.

01-10-2011, 07:38 AM

#24

Quilter7x

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Originally Posted by KathyAire

I only have one word for you --- RETIREMENT ---:roll: :thumbup:

That's exactly what I was thinking!

If that's not possible, then go with what the others are saying, work on some smaller, easier projects during the week and save the ones that require more thought process for the weekends when you are better rested. :-)

01-10-2011, 07:54 AM

#25

mommafank

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My fix for same thing was to wait until I retired and did beading that took less time until then.

01-10-2011, 08:09 AM

#26

amandasgramma

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Vitamin B12

01-10-2011, 08:10 AM

#27

mommafank

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Originally Posted by amandasgramma

Vitamin B12

Now I understand the "Sometimes I am so clever............."

01-10-2011, 09:39 AM

#28

amma

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That is why I have several projects going... one is mindless and relaxing, the others more involved. I can choose according to my frame of mind at the time :D:D:D

01-10-2011, 03:03 PM

#29

burnsk

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Originally Posted by amandasgramma

Vitamin B12

And Vitamin D - I was lacking in both.

Get a physical (to include blood tests).

01-11-2011, 04:38 AM

#30

huntannette

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you1ll eventually retire and will be able to spend evey minute of every day doing only what you want....well most of the time anyways...lol one day ar a timr