BrendaK

I understand what you are saying. But just think what wonderful pieces of yourself you will leave behind. I will be 70 soon and I am making as many things as I can so more of me will be left behind to remember. We never know what is around the corner so just turn that corner and go for it. I know tht you will find much joy in your working with the fabric and will relish all your finished projects. We all send our love and you know that you can get on this board and get all the suport you will ever need. Lots of good suggestions here. Just keep plugging along and turn tht corner. BrendaK

g-maquilts

Marcie, Last year my dear,dear sister died unexpectedly, but my 85 year old mom and me are still quilting every day. We haven't had the heart to go through her things yet. Maybe you should see your doc about depression. We never know when some lucky person will get our stash. Now wouldn't it be just awful to prevent that?

klgreene

I'm 63 and I plan on living a long time...and I plan on quilting until the day I die. You don't have to make large projects. Start making some little ones for Christmas for neighbors, the girls at your doctors and dentist office. Make a scrappy quilt. I've been trying to make one and cut a few squares then I start on another project. Those 6" squares may or may not be a finished project, but it's fun just doing them. My granddaughters may have to finish it. Which would also be neat because they could see fabric from quilts I made them. You are just in a slump....this to shall pass.

AVQuilter

The girls here are fabulous and so upbeat...I hope some rubs off towards Marcy!! You all have sure inspired me to be the best I can be and quilt until I wilt!!

oma66

You really don't know how much time you have for projects, do you? I am 68 and I may live to be 100 or maybe not, but why think about it. PLEASE don't think about how much time you may not have, but that you are here today, tomorrow and many more tomorrows. Each day is a gift so live it to its fullest and do what you love to do; quilting or any other activities.

I understand that one can feel low thinking about how the years have gone by on jet wings - we were young girls of 18 and now here we are senior citizens. Whoa, it makes my head spin just thinking about it...but that is life. Enjoy all your TODAYS and do not worry about your tomorrows.

trolleystation

I am 76 years old and will have to live to be 125 to use up all the fabric I have. Sometimes I think 'what's the use'.
Then again, I think that I should be doing what I do best (not clean the house) That is making quilts. I am going to make quilts from my stash for my grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom I may not live to see. Also to make me feel 'good' I am making small isolette quilts for our Children's Hospital. Keep your creative juices flowing...that is what keeps us young. After this loooong winter I think that we are all down in the dumps. Try to think positive. Play happy music while you quilt. Join a small quilting group and share ideas. If none of this works....write to the board again and we will uplift you.

mountainmammo

My mother is 96 and still weaving on her loom. I am 70 and have enough fabric to last until I'm 499, but it's so good to get an idea, go to my stash, and find everything I need!
Don't give up! Maybe some simple things like pillow cases or potholders to get you back in the swing.

mountainmammo

ndgirl

I am 72 and I still can't resist a good fabric sale!! I am currently working on quilts to send to tornado victims in Alabama - also have a stack of about 85 "little dresses for Africa" and "britches for boys in Africa" - there is so much need all over the world - lots right here in the US and as long as I can't do something to help someone, I'll keep on stitching!! It does my heart and soul good to think my meager efforts might help someone in need. I've beat cancer twice (the last treatments were last Nov.) and congestive heart failure once and have other multiple health problems and as long as God lets me live, I figure He wants me to do something constructive for others!!

Lorraine babuick

I'm nearly 61 and have given myself the ok to quilt what I want to do. I have tons of things started and have been working at finishing a few. I have gotten ho9oked on scrap quilting. A real addiction.
I have been very blessed as I have 2 daughters that quilt and both of the daughters in law quilt also. Plus my grandbabies are starting to
SEW with us. I have 4 featherweights and that is what they sew on. They love those machines.
Just go for it and enjoy the process. We have all this fabric to fondle! Lets quilt, quilt, quilt. It will give our families something to do when we are gone.

sguillot

I think I am going through the same thing. I can't seem to get going on my many unfinished projects or start new ones. I am 66 years old and still work 40 hrs a week. When I'm at work I think of all the things I want to do when I get home but when I get home I can think of many reasons not to do them. My husband passed away 3 years ago and I think my zest for life and doing things died with him and I can't seem to find the enthusiam for quilting I once had. A quilting buddy would be great.