What to do when lack Sewing Mood?
#131
It happens but not to me--not that I can remember. I have the opposite problem--I get cranky because I can't seem to have the time to sew. Summer is bad for that. I get inspired being around other quilters--and that happens (inspiration) more than I can keep up with. Hope it all comes back soon for you. Congrats on the new sewing machine! Just jump in and sew on it! I doubt it will break before you have classes. Let us know what works for you.
#132
Now and then I get into a slump. I'll take a break and read some quilting novels, then I'll go through my stash, feel the fabric, think of what I could do with it. Next I go through my many patterns and pics of ideas I've downloaded on my computer. Generally after all that I'm ready to jump into a project. Sometimes at my guild meeting I'll see something from show n'tell that I really like and it will motivate me to start a new project. Notice I said start, did I mention finish??
#133
Find a mystery quilt with all the directions posted. It helped me by having all the directions written out in steps. I didn't have to think ahead just follow until it was done. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by the end result picture, but when broken down, you work step by step.
#134
Originally Posted by jan22
Now and then I get into a slump. I'll take a break and read some quilting novels, then I'll go through my stash, feel the fabric, think of what I could do with it. Next I go through my many patterns and pics of ideas I've downloaded on my computer. Generally after all that I'm ready to jump into a project. Sometimes at my guild meeting I'll see something from show n'tell that I really like and it will motivate me to start a new project. Notice I said start, did I mention finish??
#135
Originally Posted by sabrinaquilts
What do you do when you can't seem to get back into the mood of quilting? I know for some that maybe a blasphemy, but let us just pretend seriously for a second. I don't mean burned out of doing quilting. Maybe unmotivated might be a better description. Quilting used to be an escape. I used to sew at least 3-8 hours everyday faithfully. Now I have a new sewing machine but even that is not working to boost my enthusiasim because I have to take classes to learn to really use it.
What do you do when you suddenly drop the desire to quilt and know you really need to get back into it?
What do you do when you suddenly drop the desire to quilt and know you really need to get back into it?
Don't worry about your down time. That's a good time to look through your books and magazines and think about what you want to do. I too bought a new machine last fall and still keep the manual handy for reference but I'm settling in with it nicely and love piecing on it as it's a dream to sew on - Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0.
#137
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this may sound silly to some.. but when I get in a slump I do someting that pumps a lot of oxygen into my system.. My favorite (though not always possible) is to put on some tapes and sing, LOUDLY.. warm up a bit.. and sing your heart out.. I don't think anyone can stay down too long when they get their blood pumping and their brain full of oxygenated blood.. If you don't like to sing, do some exercise, or even deep breathing.. Just get that oxygen in... It's amamzing what a bit of heavy breathing will do for your outlook!
#139
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Originally Posted by Judie
this may sound silly to some.. but when I get in a slump I do someting that pumps a lot of oxygen into my system.. My favorite (though not always possible) is to put on some tapes and sing, LOUDLY.. warm up a bit.. and sing your heart out.. I don't think anyone can stay down too long when they get their blood pumping and their brain full of oxygenated blood.. If you don't like to sing, do some exercise, or even deep breathing.. Just get that oxygen in... It's amamzing what a bit of heavy breathing will do for your outlook!
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Originally Posted by Judie
this may sound silly to some.. but when I get in a slump I do someting that pumps a lot of oxygen into my system.. My favorite (though not always possible) is to put on some tapes and sing, LOUDLY.. warm up a bit.. and sing your heart out.. I don't think anyone can stay down too long when they get their blood pumping and their brain full of oxygenated blood.. If you don't like to sing, do some exercise, or even deep breathing.. Just get that oxygen in... It's amamzing what a bit of heavy breathing will do for your outlook!
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