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    Old 06-12-2010, 09:51 PM
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    I take my box of scraps and start stitching fabric together to make new fabric which can later be used for purses, etc. I also use up old (but not dead) spools of thread in this process. or I stitch strips of selvedge to a muslin backing...etc.
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    Old 06-12-2010, 10:04 PM
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    I go sit on my back deck and meditate. Have a good talk with the Maker and sit and rest with nothing on my mind. Usually works really well to get me going again no matter what the problem.
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    Old 06-12-2010, 10:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by wvdek
    I go sit on my back deck and meditate. Have a good talk with the Maker and sit and rest with nothing on my mind. Usually works really well to get me going again no matter what the problem.
    Right. Sometimes you just can't force things...I have been sewing steadily for at least a couple of years and now I find that I am running low on UFOs...nothing new coming up...So I just keep handquilting on the one quilt I have sandwiched and will sandwich the one remaining top in a couple of weeks and start working on it. By then I may have an inkling as to what to do next.
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    Old 06-13-2010, 07:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by eightylady
    SaraSewing, I'm sorry about your loss. What is the name of the book you're looking forward to receiving? I'm sending good thoughts your way ;)
    It's called scrap quilts by Judy Martin. It has a couple of fantastic patterns in it that I've drooled over. (Especially "Star of the Orient") Once I get the book, paw through the stash on a hot evening (the stash is in the cool basement), I'll be ready to jump in after the summer work is done.
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    Old 06-14-2010, 03:08 AM
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    When in doubt, do nothing---------make a purse!
    ----------------practice quilting a block------------------
    ----------------design a new block or quilt----------------
    ----------------have a banana split------------------------
    ----------------run some errands---------------------------
    ----------------organize your stash---------------------------
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    Old 06-14-2010, 03:53 AM
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    I google it if I don't know what to do.. Or look for patterns
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    Old 06-14-2010, 04:32 AM
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    You go to Batesville, Ar to Marshall Dry Goods and stay at Pinewood Cabins (with jacuzzi) for a few days and you'll come back motivated........or wanting to go right back! :lol:
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    Old 06-14-2010, 04:42 AM
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    I haven't quilted in a week because #1 I don't have a project that I'm really interested in and #2 my room is such a mess that I need to organize the clutter before I can start something. Today is the start of a new week and the organization has to come first. Maybe by the end of the week I'm be back at the sewing machine.
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    Old 06-14-2010, 05:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by hobo2000
    That's when I start going thru my stash to straighten it all out. By the time I get to the bottom of the first plastic container, I notice this little pile growing next to me of fabrics. Or, go theu your patterns and organize them.. Something always jumps out to get me going. Good Luck! A new bag for vacation or 4th of July maybe.
    Me too. I hit that point last week and started going through my stash, patterns and the internet. I found a pattern for something (not a quilt) and started on it and it's almost finished so maybe you need to change gears for awhile! Worked for me!
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    Old 06-14-2010, 05:46 AM
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    Try cooking or baking. When you are finished, put it in the freezer. lol
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