quilting burnout
#71
Sometimes you just need to work on something simple, that won't tax your brain..When I feel like this I work on blocks for a string quilt, or sewing scrap blocks together,. Before I know it, I am bored with the simple work and ready for a new challenge!
#72
I had burnout but the fever has returned. I know having friends to quilt with keeps me going sometimes. Just go with the flow. You probably just need some time away from it and the urge will come back.
#73
When I don't feel like sewing/quilting I don't. I don't want to force it b/c it's something for fun, not to be forced. So I will move onto something else I like to do. I'm an avid cross stitcher forever so I always have projects on the go (I pulled out one last night from 2004!!!) and when I don't feel like doing that either I usually knit a scarf. I'm also the type of person that has a book in each room so I can just pick up where I left off.
So I don't stress when I don't finish something, there is usually a reason, and I'm not ready yet to finish it.
Sometimes the best way to get back into it is to clean and organize, give the sewing machine a good clean out and oiling, tidy up the shelves, rearrange my quilting books and go through my fabrics and think about what looks good together. Usually by that point I have all my ducks in a row and can finish something.
So I don't stress when I don't finish something, there is usually a reason, and I'm not ready yet to finish it.
Sometimes the best way to get back into it is to clean and organize, give the sewing machine a good clean out and oiling, tidy up the shelves, rearrange my quilting books and go through my fabrics and think about what looks good together. Usually by that point I have all my ducks in a row and can finish something.
#74
I'm right with you. I did one small quilt top and it was a really easy one. I think allergies are taking away my mojo. I do have to make a quilt in less than a month and a few other projects that have to be done some time soon. It's ok to take a break from it. We always go back when we feel like it.
#76
That is where I am at. Had plans for projects this winter but did nothing except basting of 3 UFOs (still UFOs) until this past week. I have done some quilting every night. Remember how much it relaxed me & how fun it is. Cleaning & organizing my space helps me so much. Sorting out the UFOs & deciding which ones to start with & there is always that trip to the local quilt shop that helps. Buying something new for my space, a new candle or fabric motivates me!! Happy Quilting!
#77
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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If there is a job that I am dreading, that's when I find anything else to do (even housework) rather than work on it. I was working on a quilt that I was not liking and that really put me in a funk. I finally put it aside for a bit, found a pattern that I've been wanting to make and went stash shopping. It was fun working on something that hasn't been sitting around for a couple of years for me to get to.
#79
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 151
I haven't necessarily lost my mojo for quilting, but I have for buying fabric. I can't believe it! I went to the local fabric store today, and didn't see a single thing that I wanted! Of course, I had to buy something... I ended up buying batting and needles. Huh!
#80
lol,can not run out of those things
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