I have beeen guilty of saying, "sorry I can't or wish I could because of work". Thinking about it, I may have been rude to someone, because of being jeolous. I wish I could stay home. My workplace is so toxic. Try to forgive her for her rude remark, she may be in the same place I am. Keep up the good work and enjoy what you are doing.

A lot of people work and quilt. It's called a hobby. We do it because we enjoy it or for relaxing after a hard days work.

Wow, thank you all for sharing your thoughts and own stories. I had no idea and felt very alone on this.

I woke up this AM to wonderful ideas how to reply ( or not .. chuckle) to as one put it, rude and Ill-mannered comment.

Thank you all. you have made me feel like I am doing something to help someone! Not just make little things.

Good days to you all. This is very appreciated !

Ell

I have jad to leave my job due to medical complications, amd I can witness to how much work it is just to keep up with a family and home. People wjo habe not been home full time simply do not understand how hard we work. Don't take it personally.

someone once said to me "how can you go on vacation when you don't work?" I was dumbfounded!!



she has since retired and said she is busier now than when she worked.

Don't let her thoughtless comment get you down...she has long forgotten that she even said that to you. We have a choice about what we think about. When you start to focus on that unpleasant conversation...shift to instead, I have made X number of comfort charity quilts. My work is to care for those who are struggling. My work is important!

trust me, she wouldn't have time , if she didn't work. Dont' let senseless remarks bug you

Honestly, I don't think she meant anything by it. I work outside the home as a teacher, tutor after that, also write full time (trying to break into mainstream fiction) and translate, have a 2 year old and a DH that doesn't do tons around the house. Sometimes I *don't* have time to quilt. I try to, even if it's for 10 minutes a night, but there are days I just don't get the chance to do anything.

Maybe that's all she meant. I don't know, wasn't there to hear it being said.

Personally though, if I loved something, I'd make time to do it. Keep doing what you're doing as long as you're happy that's all that matters.

I work outside the home...and yes I still have time to do volunteer work and quilt for charity....and do my own projects. I feel stressed from time to time, but oh the joy I feel when the projects are finished.

She should attend a time management class :-) learn how to manage her time then she could not use that line as a excuse to not help..

don't let her ruin your day..it's great what you do!

She should consider herself blessed if she can work. I haven't worked in 12 years, I had back surgery in 2000 and had a pain pump implanted in 2006 I still have some pain but am able to do something I love to do. When God closes one door he will open another door. Consider your self blessed that you can now sew and bring a smile to other people. Some people can't do anything. Chip up. Smile