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Originally Posted by nanna-up-north

I'm in that "June Cleaver as a role model" age group (64) as well. But I've decided on a different approach. If I don't get some of my fabric used up making quilts,..... what will my daughter do with all that stash???? I need to keep quilting ...... daughter and sister-in-law are already quibbling over who will get the quilt in my avitar once I'm gone.... I'd better keep quilting. It might keep the kids happier.

I love your quilt in your avitar too! Can I quibble with them? :) :) :)

bsalance to me is working on two or more quilts at the same time

I don't feel guilty when I quilt. I figure that most things will still be there when I am done quilting. I do the same thing in the summer time when I want to ride motorcycles with my husband. The laundry, dishes and dust bunnies won't go anywhere. So enjoy!

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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

I feel sorry for all of you that are so bound to housework you feel guilty doing anything else. Dust is a protective covering for furniture and should be disturbed as little as possible.

Hear, Hear!! I was about to say there must be something wrong with me - I NEVER feel guilty doing crafts. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow what would you be doing - cleaning house or quilting? I say let my daughter worry about the dirty house. And I'm in the over 70 group.

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Originally Posted by clem55

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Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ

It is a generation of women thing. Those of us over 50 (and a few younger) were raised that it is our job to keep the house clean, cook nourishing meals (3), take care of every one else in the household, and always wear a smile and look good for DH. We weren't supposed to have time for ourselves. Get over it - this is the 21st century! We now know that we are no good for anything if we aren't good to ourselves.

That sounds like the "old" me. I made myself a nervous wreck trying to do it all. Not anymore!! Now I do just what I want to do, when I want too. And it is soooooo much better!

Oh, I agree! I used to be very picky about the house...I couldn't relax if the house wasn't clean! And this was when I was working 40 hrs a week! I worked in retail Tues. Thru Sat, Had Sun and Mon off. I would always clean my house and do laundry on Sun. And then I would TRY to be able to have Mon. for me. But that hardly ever happened....there were always errands....grocery shopping , Doc appts, etc. Evan after the kids were grown and on their own and I retired I was Kind of "anal". Well 5 years ago when I turned fifty it just seemed like my whole attitude changed. I don't stress if I miss a day vaccuming the floor...The dog hair will still be there tomorrow LOL. My house is always tidy and "surface clean" but I don't worry so much if it is not spotless. Life is too short! I figure when I die are people going to remember me because my house was clea? Or will it be because I was a good person?

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Originally Posted by tjradj

Guilt is a totally useless emotion.
I try not to entertain it.

I agree wholeheartedly.

I never feel guilty. Quilting makes me happy thus making hubby happy.

When I first started quilting, I would allow myself to do so only after I had completed my chores. I mentioned that to a long-time quilter, and she laughed and told me I'd never get anything done (in quilting) and that housework would always be there. So I just don't think about it when I want to quilt, I quilt. No guilt, no recriminations.

Course, the house probly liked it the other way............LOL

I'm over the 60 age and do feel guilty sometimes but I figure if things are done, I can enjoy what I love. I'm not going to bars, casinos or running around. Even my mom will say, "did you get your cleaning done or washing done?" I tell her of course!!! Nothing is falling apart, we have food, clothes are clean so QUILTING I GO.