You are getting used to a new routine right now, so don't feel bad if you are not quilting. Once you get used to the new routine and the house settles down (ok, maybe with the kids it won't be completely settled), you'll find your way back to quilting!

Quilting is supposed to be a hobby, right? So go with the flow, enjoy the grands, and take it easy! You'll get back to it when the time is right.

book series set in the Shenandoah Mountains.......
 

Maybe enjoying quilting through books would be a good idea. I saw someone else's post mention that idea. There is a book series with a quilting theme running through them set in the Shenandoah Mountains. Some quilting friends I met at a retreat had mentioned them to me so I bought some of them the last time I was there. Two are by Emilie Richards..."Touching Stars" and "Sister's Choice". They are hard back. Another book, a paperback, I picked up is called "The Quilting Circle" and is a collection of short stories about quilting by 4 different authors. Lastly, "The Circle of Quilters" by Jennifer Chiaverini also paperback. I bought them new, read them once each but, doubt I will read them again. They are yours if you would like them. I would be happy to send them to you knowing they would go to someone who would enjoy them. Not sure how to get your address but, I guess that is a detail we figure out.

There will always be time for quilts. There won't always be time to help your family heal. Build in some time for you to be on your own...the library, a coffee shop, or someplace where you just go enjoy being on your own for a bit of time.
You can take care of others, but remember to also take care of YOU! God bless and may your path be made smooth.

If you can go to a museum...or visit one online. Look at archetecture too...thats where I get my modivation.

I always tell my husband, "Hobbies are only fun if you do them when you feel like it." Don't force yourself. Things changed, and you're rolling with it. When you have free time, you need to do whatever feels relaxing to you in that moment. Don't turn quilting into a chore that must be done. Those quilts you haven't made yet will still be there when you're ready to start again.

I'm sorry about the pain your daughter and her children must be going through right now. Sometimes divorce is the right decision, but it's never an easy or painless one.

Bless your heart, you are just trying to put too much on your plate right now. Relax and enjoy your grandchildren. There will be pockets of time that you will be able to quilt some, just take some deep breaths and realize it is all good. Everything in time.

count your blessings.

The same thing happened to me. But I was real hot n heavy into sewing when my Grandfather was ill. It was theraputic. When he passed I lost the motivation and took a 2 year hiatus. Well, I'm BACK! I found projects I am excited about and that's how I spend my time. I still go through days where I just want to read all day. It happens. Just go with it! Do what makes you happy!

Sounds like you are too tired to quilt and that your time is being used for more important things such as your family. Quilts, like dust, can wait.

Breaks my heart to hear of child abuse. Thank heaven your daughter has you to turn to. Many don't have that luxury. Like everyone before said.. give yourself a break (mentally & physically). For now quilting needs to be on the backburner. People will always remember how you made them feel.. not what you did for them.

((hugs))