I just want to sew something
07-10-2011, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Dotha
There is so much to do and I just want to go sew something. I need to do yard work, iron, housework, sort through my recently deceased mother's things...and here I sit. My head is not very clear. I need a maid! Wouldn't it be so nice if we could just twitch our nose like Samatha did on Bewitched? That is my dream. haha
07-10-2011, 03:04 PM
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I was a maid. I did enjoy it, it is funny how people will clean up knowing your coming over that day. Funny, how they would hire me then do things I was supposed to do.
As much as I liked it. I hated cleaning my own house, I never scrubbed my bathtub!
Now though, I can't help but look at base boards! they drive me nuts, little shelves of dirt.
Sorry didn't mean to go on a ramble here, it just brought back memories.
Don't know what I would do if I had my own maid. I would have nothing to do all day!
As much as I liked it. I hated cleaning my own house, I never scrubbed my bathtub!
Now though, I can't help but look at base boards! they drive me nuts, little shelves of dirt.
Sorry didn't mean to go on a ramble here, it just brought back memories.
Don't know what I would do if I had my own maid. I would have nothing to do all day!
07-10-2011, 03:21 PM
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Use the Fly Lady method. Set a timer for 15 minutes and get one of your "to do's" done. Then reward yourself with 30 minutes of sewing - but you have to use the timer for that too!! 15 / 30 /15 /30 - next thing you know - much of what was cluttering you up will be done and you'll have had guilt free sewing time!
07-10-2011, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SharBear
Use the Fly Lady method. Set a timer for 15 minutes and get one of your "to do's" done. Then reward yourself with 30 minutes of sewing - but you have to use the timer for that too!! 15 / 30 /15 /30 - next thing you know - much of what was cluttering you up will be done and you'll have had guilt free sewing time!
07-10-2011, 04:33 PM
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Give yourself the right to a "sewing break"! :thumbup:
Make a single block? Sew on a button? Dig out the next UFO to work on? Or just choose the pattern for a new project.
Set the kitchen timer, and sew for at least the time you have set. (15 minutes, maybe.)
Then go do the next thing on your to-do list. ;)
Make a single block? Sew on a button? Dig out the next UFO to work on? Or just choose the pattern for a new project.
Set the kitchen timer, and sew for at least the time you have set. (15 minutes, maybe.)
Then go do the next thing on your to-do list. ;)
07-10-2011, 04:36 PM
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Yep if we could do that we would have more time to sew and quilt!! I just tried it and the mess is still sitting here...so don't waste your time cause it won't work....I think the heat has alot to do with it..when it's hot I don't feel like sewing, cleaning or cooking...crafty_linda_b
Originally Posted by Dotha
There is so much to do and I just want to go sew something. I need to do yard work, iron, housework, sort through my recently deceased mother's things...and here I sit. My head is not very clear. I need a maid! Wouldn't it be so nice if we could just twitch our nose like Samatha did on Bewitched? That is my dream. haha
07-10-2011, 05:48 PM
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If I have lots to do I make a list and slowing cross them off. I always add..coffee break...time for lunch..to the list. Just helps me see I've got something accomplished. Sorry about Mom. Think that may be causing the slump? Take time. You'll get stuff done.
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