I am finding it gets worse! LOL!

Our "obsession" is not as much a problem as it is a gift. As I see it, the creative process keeps my mind active; the obsession keeps me out of trouble -- no time for gossiping on the phone or over the back fence; a legitimate "reason" for not getting to the house cleaning. And I'm sure many other reasons.

Gellybean, I love your avatar. One of these days I'll get to my bag. My mom's name is Jellybean.

I am 50 with the summers off and grown children. My DH happily supports my habits. It isn't controlling my life, but it sure is taking up a lot of my thoughts!

Happily married for 32 years. Hopefully the marriage will withstand the quilting obsession.

Sounds like you have a healthy view of quilting. Glad your DH supports you. so does mine. I'm 73 and having trouble with arthritis in my hands. this kind of puts a kink in my quilting at times. As far as thinking about it a lot. That's not a problem. I have so many quilts in my head, I'd have to live to be 100. most of them will never be made. Are you a teacher? My daughter, three granddaughters and one grandson who teach. enjoy your summer.

You don't need a cure! You need a stash! :D

Yes!!!!! I do!!!!

I am sorry to report that this obsession is permanent and there is no professional help that will work. the best therapy I can recommend is to go out there and get those patterns and fabrics and notions and LOVE every second of it!!! And remember... these disease you have... you are not alone... just ask anyone of us here on this board!!!

Sorry, I haven't found a cure for it yet. Of course, I'm not looking for one. What I've found that helps the "itch" is to find a new pattern you can't wait to try or some fabric that is calling your name as you walk by "Take me home, take me home".

Who needs a 12-step, I enjoy this addiction LOL

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Sewing and quilting is good therapy and a gift as others here else said.

Thinking this out: I get depressed if I don't make something every so often. There is a part of me that has to be creative and if I don't fulfill my creative side occasionally, sometimes obsessively, then I am just not happy.

Thanks everyone for being here, and I mean it!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

YOU'VE CAUGHT "THE QUILT POX" NO KNOWN CURE. JUST HAVE FUN

The high achieved when you are on a roll at your sewing machine is evidence of the quilting addiction and feels soooooo good. Finished quilts give an even greater feeling. No cure or rehab is known for this condition. Enjoy!

Nope it only get worse.... Check out "Fat Cat Patterns. and the shop hop, where you surf the web and different shops.

I am obsessed and no it doesn't go away it just gets worse!

It's getting more fun every time I learn something new or get something right. Have fun and keep obsessing!

This board is a 12 step program!

Welcome. Great addictions to have--quilting and this board.

Embrace it and enjoy the journey!!! You are in good company. Welcome to the club.

Just know that their are worse habits you could have. My name is Lisa and YES I am a quilt aholic

Hi...welcome...this is a worldwide bug...I caught it back in January here in England, thought first of all it might be like a cold and I would be over it in a few days...but no it got worse....I am now at the stage where I have a small stash, have converted a bedroom into a sewing room, have a number of sewing machines and just can't stop quilting..! Come to the board regularly for my dose of medicine...always go away feeling so much better !!....Am really enjoying this bug.........Hope you enjoy it too.

It'll get worse! Believe me - I know. I started quilting ages ago and have never recovered. My stash is huge and still growing, my books are all over the house, the whole family knows to wear shoes in my house because of stray needles and pins - and I am having fun!!
No, you don't need therapy - just a quilt shop around the corner!!

Welcome from the UK, don't worry you are among friends!!!!!

Thank you all. I feel this is a great support group. You all support my obsession.

Yesterday I finished my first quilt (yes I posted pics) and now it is only worse. I want more fabric and more quilts and more projects and a HUGE stash and more books and more time on this board.

The good news is that today is the first day of my summer vacation. (School starts mid August)

yes, that's it...the only thing you can do is learn to manage your symptoms and come here for lots of support. Don't forget to 'give' support, lol...we like pictures. They support our addiction, um, condition I mean...very well! :XD:

It won't go away, and why would you want it to? So much fun!!

my feeling is I have to be into something, and this is a wonderful hobby. my husband never liked my quilts, but he is gone, and i am still quilting, teaching,lecturing and loving every min. talk about obsessed!
www.teresasquiltstudio.com

Hi, my name is Phyllis and I am a quilter....

I take my sewing machine camping too.Thought I was the only one.lol

there is no cure for this obsession, but like any other drug, it has its highs and lows. The ultimate high is when your work is admired, and by association, you for your abilities to make such beautiful things. Another high is when you get a bunch of quilting stuff for next to no $, or when you find a great sewing machine to add to the 27 machines you already have at home LOL. The sense of accomplishment you get when you finally figure out how to make that previously impossible block. Then there are the repeated required trips to the crack house (aka LQS or Joann's)....and of course the $$$ required to support our habit! Welcome to the club.

Never heard of anyone dying from it. You could have picked something to love that could kill you. Lol. WELCOME. and ENJOY

Don't know about a cure- I love looking at my fabric stash and trying to figure what kind of quilt it will work in. good luck!

Between Quilting and Embroidery I can't quit. I buy buy buy. My husband thinks i'm crazy. It's in our blood. Love JoAnn :thumbup: :thumbup: :oops: :) lol