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fien777 09-18-2013 09:55 AM

I haven't read all of the answers here but I'm really astonished how many think the same way.
I thought all the quilters, except me, wanted to join bee's and guilds.
I'm not as weird as I always thought I was for wanting to quilt mostly on my own.
Thanks for starting this topic ...m,y eyes are opened now!!!!

Pennyhal 09-18-2013 09:57 AM

I always work alone too. I don't like people interjecting their thoughts about what I am working on. I don't care what others think about my work. I know what mistakes I've made and did not bother to fix.

quiltsRfun 09-18-2013 10:10 AM


Originally Posted by Snooze2978 (Post 6300691)
I'm with you there as I can just about live in my basement where my sewing room is located. I have a full bathroom, mini kitchen, PC, Ipod for music or listening to books as well as the TV. Have an extra fridge to keep my snacks and drinks. Why ever would I need to go upstairs except maybe to sleep. If I could find a place for a recliner, I'd probably never leave except on Sundays to go to my meetings. I'm very comfortable with my own company and have rarely ever needed to be around other folks. That may sound antisocial but its not, not really. I didn't like myself for many years but I have now come around and I like who I have become. My love for quilting and sewing has given me a way to give back to others without pushing it off on them. I make quilts, etc to give to others who for whatever reason can not do it for themselves. Its my way of saying thank you for being you.

Oh to have a space like this.

nannyrick 09-18-2013 10:14 AM

You are not the only one!!! I,m with you.

fivepaws 09-18-2013 10:17 AM

Maybe quilters tend to be more introverted. You can certainly add me to your growing list.

Landers 09-18-2013 10:24 AM

i too am a loner quilter. I can't seem to get a lot of sewing donw when I sew with others. I can kick out 3 or 4 quilts in a couple of weeks when I am alone. My mom calls me a hermit!!!

mjmachin 09-18-2013 12:27 PM

I have never had anyone to quilt with, so I do not know what that experience would be like. I am a self taught quilter and have always done it by myself. I knew how to sew so just "figured it out"....read books, magazines and took a few specialty classes on line. I lose all time when I am quilting.... put on some music or tv when I do not have to do too much thinking about my pattern. I also sing so am glad I am alone!!! I love the quiet "me" time and my family allows this time for myself. It is a life saver in many ways. And I love giving away the quilts I make to family, friends, and some folks not as fortunate as I. May they give their owners love and peace. Oh, I love this quilting board!!!!

AngeliaNR 09-18-2013 12:34 PM

I'm astonished at how many of us there are! Thanks to everyone for commenting. :)

quiltmau 09-18-2013 03:53 PM

no-I am retired and don't want to bother with social scenes-I love the quilt board and enjoy the discussions-I even sometimes chime in.
I have my fur babies-2 dogs and 2 cats-I have my BFF who emails me daily-I have my husband who mainly works from home-and I have my books-kindle/amazon.

I am a happy camper

mjhaess 09-18-2013 05:35 PM

I like having a friend come over and sew with me . I do not go to guilds or other classes. I like to get lost in my own little world. Even though this is my style I understand that it is not for everyone..


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