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I think I am in the "quilting funk" as well and being new at it, trying to be perfect without knowing what I am doing. I had been working on a BOM for 1 1/2 yrs. when the 11th-- 9 1/2" finished block had 50 pieces in it! It is just sitting there waiting for me to "quilt on" but I am 'rebelling"! I just can't seem to get back to it. In the mean time, I have been doing embroidery at night when "the house" has settled down and everything is quiet.
To the dear lady who started this thread, giving and selling everything is a drastic measure unless you have though about and weighed all the pros and cons. You have a lovely 301 and they don't come by everyday... I hope you will take a break and rest for a while and just close the door to the sewing room and clear your mind... kindly, |
Yes I sometimes get that way but it doesn't last long! You need a companion quilter. Do you know anyone that once or twice a month you guys can get together? That always helps me!
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No.........I'm burnt out on housework!
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Don't lose hope....and certainly not get rid of all your precious things. We sometimes feel like quitting but eventually take it up again. We can get in a funk sometimes and must find something else to grab our attention when we're in this mood. Eventually we do get back to quilting; I know I do.
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Of the actual quilting, yes. I have to do it on my home machine. Maybe I'd feel different if I had a long arm. Of piecing and planning etc. no.
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Originally Posted by Greenheron
No.........I'm burnt out on housework!
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There are ebbs and flows in every aspect of our lives. Give in to the "funk" and take a break. Do not stress about "trying to get them all done". Remember, this is supposed to be fun and if you are not having fun, let it go, for now. You need a variety of experiences to refill your inspiration bank. If after a while, you realize that you do not miss it, move on. Life is way too short to feel burdened by a hobby.
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That is sad. :( I spend time doing other things, too, so hopefully I will never get burned out.
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Originally Posted by dgmoby
When Spring/Summer roll around, I seem to feel happy to put down my quilting and begin working outside in the gardens more. I love being outdoors. I think of quilting now as my colder weather activity and summer for out of doors type activities. This keeps it fresh and new for me. I rarely have time to quilt in the spring/summer, as I stay pretty busy outside the majority of the time. But, I did have to learn that it's OK to put it up for awhile, and when I get ready, it's all waiting on me - and I'm ever so happy to get back into it! Maybe you need a summer break?
Just my thoughts... Debbie in Austin Debbie, The weather is great right now but later on when it is too hot to be outside is when I really enjoying being behind my sewing machine. We know how miserable our summers are here! Vernell in Austin |
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