How many hours a week do you sew?
02-18-2010, 07:38 PM
#71
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Novato, California
Posts: 325
Wow, I want your life!! Good for you!! I work full time, have 3 children in school, etc etc. so I usually only get to sew on weekends. (and I won't be retiring anytime soon, as by the time my third is out of college, I'll be in my late 60's, still paying off college bills, yikes!) But I appreciate every minute of time I get to quilt/sew for sure, and I have 3 healthy kids and husband and I'm healthy, so I can't complain. Hugs to all.
Originally Posted by fabric=fun
Hours per week? 15 to 25 in sewing room, least probably 8, most 30
(includes all hand work crafts)
Related road trips? for sewing/felting/punchneedle/woolwork craft supplies, embellishment supplies, fabric looking, new quilt shop exploring? 1 to 2 times a week
Quilt guild meetings - 2Xmonth. Sewing with others - 1 to 4Xmonth
Reading related magazines/books - daily. Forums - daily.
Surprisingly (to me at least), I also have time to read, play with grandchildren, quality time with DH, garden (in season), family and friend get togethers. Life is good!
(includes all hand work crafts)
Related road trips? for sewing/felting/punchneedle/woolwork craft supplies, embellishment supplies, fabric looking, new quilt shop exploring? 1 to 2 times a week
Quilt guild meetings - 2Xmonth. Sewing with others - 1 to 4Xmonth
Reading related magazines/books - daily. Forums - daily.
Surprisingly (to me at least), I also have time to read, play with grandchildren, quality time with DH, garden (in season), family and friend get togethers. Life is good!
02-18-2010, 11:06 PM
#72
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Daytona Beach Shores, FL
Posts: 2,352
I've often said some of the people on this site have days that have more than 24 hours in them. I sew almost every day but I hand quilt so I don't put out things as fast but it is part of the process I really enjoy.
Originally Posted by JanetM
I visit here each day and I see all of the quilts that are being made. It seems to me that most, if not all of you, are far more productive than me.
It got me to wondering how many hours you spend sewing each week. Do you make "sewing time" a regular part of your routine...get up, breakfast, read the paper, sewing time....
It got me to wondering how many hours you spend sewing each week. Do you make "sewing time" a regular part of your routine...get up, breakfast, read the paper, sewing time....
02-19-2010, 05:56 AM
#74
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Hattiesburg,MS 39402
Posts: 1,458
I sew everyday but also work full time. When I have a quilt pinned in I get up at 5:30 get ready for work and quilt for about an hour before I leave at 7. The afternoons are for sewing before my favorite shows are on and then I'm doing handwork. I sew Saturdays and Sundays afternoon. Every once in a while I do the dishes and sweep the floors.
I don't have to cook unless I just want to. I have lots to do, more than lots I want to do, and believe it or not I get lots done. But I love it
I don't have to cook unless I just want to. I have lots to do, more than lots I want to do, and believe it or not I get lots done. But I love it
02-19-2010, 06:56 AM
#75
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fayetteville, GA
Posts: 2,879
Some one mentioned dirty floors, ok, I can live with that complaint, but dusting. Hey wait a minute I want to know who saw my house when I was here. I hate to dust. Somethings only get dusted once or twice a year. I told DH I was tired of this house owning me. I am ready to get rid of the collectables. Today I am cleaning house. I have a new class tomorrow and I don't want to scare my new students.
02-19-2010, 07:26 AM
#77
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Posts: 4,783
Originally Posted by retired teacher
I am retired and have a wonderful sewing room where I can leave projects out. Some days I sew all day and some days don't go into the room at all. TRICK: get everything cut out. Then if you have 10 minutes sew for 10 minutes - if you have 4 hours sew for 4 hours.
02-19-2010, 08:59 AM
#80
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Boone, Iowa
Posts: 417
I have sewn a lot this winter. We have had so much snow and we have prety much been snowed in most of the winter. I have several projects going and I work on one for awhile and when I get tired of that I switch. Many days I go up before noon, sew all afternoon and then just take time to prepare dinner and go right back up and sew some more.
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