Maybe you need to have more people around you that love to do what we all do. Quilting! I have been in a slump and just call my friends to come over and sew with me. This puts me back in the mood!

I believe this happens to all of us - I feel that sometimes when I have to much going on - I don't know where to begin so absolutely nothing gets done. Just take a deep breathe, have a cup of coffee and enjoy for awhile. The slump will be over before you know it.

Spring fever.......this too shall pass!

Things that have helped me get my creativity and/or productivity back on track:
1. focus...usually I get bogged down because I have too much to do. When I focus on one or two things that I can get done today, it narrows down the list and then crossing them off is motivation in itself.
2. exercise...go for a walk, putter in the garden, play catch with the kids, shovel snow, mow the lawn. It clears your mind and invigorates the body.
3. get out...go see a friend, change your surroundings, go shopping for some little treat.
4. stop planning...I am often guilty of spending so much time planning that I never get to the actual doing part. Not everything has to be planned to distraction and learning to allow yourself the freedom to fail is a big part of that realization.
5. remember the passion...think about why you love what you do, forget any negative thoughts and concentrate on the positive. Think about the benefits, not the difficulties.

Slumps are part of the normal cycle of things. They come around from time to time, sure, but they always go away again. :D

David,you just got your wonderful new machine, come out and play. Put a picture of the person you are making the quilt for and remember you want to gift them. Also as much sun shine as you can get. If that doesn't work, I'll let the others come and and kick your butt.

Prayers on the Wind.
Wendy

You need to take a break once in a while. I rotate my energy and interest by shifting every few months between quilting and genealogy research! Somehow this helps, as I feel like they are two related hobbies because my grandmas made quilts. By the way, did you know quilting was done as early as the Roman Empire?

Spring Fever!!!!

spring fever???? Just go with the flow and you'll catch the bug again.....let us know

Personally, I think it's because you never sent your blankie for me to repair for you and I never heard another word after you said it was coming my way. I figured you saw I was going to be a little busy and did not send it. So is it still coming or what. Inquiring minds want to know. YOu can wait a few weeks too and then I'll be ready. It was for free and for a friend, no excuses, David. And I agree with the swift kick in the a$$. ROFL. Hope your days this week are full of quilting. Sometimes, you just start back and everything just comes together. Happens to me all the time. HUGS♥♥

Hope some sunshine works its way to you. You've had a long hard winter :cry: Don't worry we all go through slumps even when the projects are piled up waiting to go. Hang in there :lol: