When I worked, I found that the only way I could get everything done that I wanted was to have a schedule and be very organized. Also, my DH was always willing to lend a hand so that I could do the things I enjoyed. I was a stay at home mom when our 4 kids were little but I made almost all of their clothes and mine, canned almost 1000 jars of fruits and veggies, baked everything from scratch and all the rest. A schedule and organization made all the difference. I quite honestly never just sat down. I was always doing some sort of handy work. All of the kids had chores that were age appropriaste. Of corse we did not have a computor or all of the electronics that can eat up do much of our time. Also, the TV did not go on until all chores were done! I guess the bottem line is we make time for the things that we want to make time for. Was I sleep deprived? Absolutly! But when I look back, I wouldn't change any of it. Now I don't have the demands, so am more layed back, but still try to stick to some sort of schedule.

I also work full-time from 8-5, but I'm a night owl too (and hate to get up). My DH does 80% of the cooking, and my children are now grown, so lately I've been sewing about every night, sometimes until 12:30 or 1 am. But I also embroider and sew lots of other things besides just quilts. I've got three quilts in progress, two that I started over a year ago! So don't feel bad if you can't crank out as many as others do. At least you're doing something you enjoy.

Ok...I feel so much better. I literally have to schedule time to be able to sew. I have so many things I would love to do and can't ever seem to find the time. Ihave been trying to make it a habit to sew every evening for at least 30 - 45 min. Once I have my new sewing room organized it will be easier since I will be able to just leave what I am working on and pick back up the next day.

We own a busines that keeps me busy 5.5 days a week. I have two children that are involved in after school activities so I am MOM'S TAXI. No one helps me with any chores, maybe time to rethink that one!!! I do all the cooking ect. After supper and cleaing up I usually head to the "dungeon" and quilt away. I do laundry while sewing and I have a t.v. down there to keep me company. Since DH and I work together it's nice to have our separate time at night.

Before I retired I just made time even if something else had to slip. My sewing machine used to be in the family room which is also where the tv, computer, and homework table used to be. Now that I'm retired I have my own little room (7x10) that was meant to be an office but it is too small for my hubby and all his magazines and paperwork so I snagged it as my own sewing area. Sewing still takes priority over housework. When the house gets unbearable we both pitch in!

I am very VERY lucky. I am unemployed. Jim works. I quilt.

I am retired but did do a lot when working. Mostly I could only concentrate on one project at a time. Although I have some projects that will not get completed, I'm sure. When I built this house I chose gray carpet, it is the color of dust. Dishes are done and beds are made and the rest is okay by me. I am a collector of antiques and it shows. I can't go to anymore sales because I will have to move to a bigger house. Two of my bedrooms are storage and I sew on the kitchen table. I don't feel right being upstairs. Everything is here in front of me and I can keep going when I want. On another online site there is a "Sew daily challenge". The goal is 15 to 30 minutes a day. Reading about quilting also counts. After all you have to plan the next quilt/project.

I had a friend,not too long ago, who used to tweak me about never completing a quilting project. She did it a few two many times and in public once! This was when I was teaching fulltime and finishing grad. school in addition to all of the regular family stuff. Grad. school was over at the end of this summer and now I can finally see some time ahead of me to be more productive. It is hard during the week. I just get worn out sometimes and it's all I can do to keep up with things at home and jump on the treadmill for some exercise.
By the way, that 'friend' is no longer. Not due to the teasing but now that I think of it, I sure don't miss that. It started to feel a little mean spirited.
lots2do

I love this thread. I have often thought the same thing .

I am retired as well and still find it hard to cook, clean, go to guild meetings and sew. but I try to sew some each day. Even at that, I am not as prolific as others.

I haven't been quilting in a long, long time. I started a baby quilt for a friend. Baby just turned 1 year old. Quilt is still on the frame.

I plan to put myself on a schedule so I can get it done. Having some minor upheaval so it will have to wait before I can get back to it. (oh, well...)