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Jill 12-20-2010 08:07 AM

I say about myself that I have the attention span of an 8-year old, so I share your problem. One helpful thing (for me) is making a list and I try to make myself do those things before I start sewing, computer time, etc. Then sometimes I remember that I retired almost nine years ago, and everything gets done in time, so why should I try to be structured and that I should just go with the flow. I don't have the answer, but I surely have the problem!

fleurdelisquilts.com 12-20-2010 08:08 AM

So basically I'm just normal! Yeah!
I do have a few tricks that I use, so now I can add to my
répertoire. I'll definitely try them. Whatever works for you all, may work for me. Thanks!

katied772 12-20-2010 08:13 AM

I absolutely have no focus. Perhaps this should be my New Years resolution.

hcarpanini 12-20-2010 08:14 AM

It' called being a quilter. We know how to multi task!!

fleurdelisquilts.com 12-20-2010 12:55 PM

I thought becoming a quilter would cure me!

ajohn52 12-20-2010 01:15 PM

Chocolate maybe...LOL

Deborah12687 12-20-2010 03:10 PM

I have those days that I jump from one project to the next and really never get anything done as I am looking at other projects that I want to be making. Well sooner or later I will get all of them done. LOL

hopetoquilt 12-21-2010 02:06 AM

Put some music on in the background and have fun!

grann of 6 12-21-2010 04:58 AM


Originally Posted by fleurdelisquilts.com
Right now I'm bouncing between chatting on this board, playing a computer game, watching TV, and adding to my blog.

When I go into the studio I rarely get more than 2-3 blocks sewn before I'm on to something else. I realize that I have a "touch of ADHD" but surely there must be a trick to sticking with something for a while. Any of you also deal with this problem? How do you keep yourself from wandering off?

I think it is not so much ADHD as a quilting disorder. We are such intelligent people; we are like Albert Schweitzer. Didn't he have problems concentrating? :roll: :lol: :roll: Our minds are always creating and our fingers just can't keep up. Just go with the flow and enjoy it.

jolo 12-21-2010 05:47 AM

I am just the opposite,when I start piecing a quilt,I sew all day dont realize I am so tired til I stop. Then I crash. lol


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