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    Old 11-22-2014, 07:00 AM
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    I quilt every spare minute. Can't wait to get a meal prepared, served and clean up the kitchen and then hibernate in the sewing room.
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    Old 11-22-2014, 07:27 AM
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    Sometimes yes and sometimes no. It all depends on what's going on around here. Who's coming to town to visit (or not). It might be somewhat quiet here as far as guests go this year and if so I will have less fuss for others and more me time which of course will mean more sewing time. With that said though, I do still like to have hand sewing projects ready to grab and sew on whenever I feel like I can squeeze it in no matter who's around or what's going on. I guess I'm a bit like an addict...I start feeling withdrawals when I haven't been able to handle fabric for a few days so I try not to let that happen LoL.
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    Old 11-22-2014, 07:41 AM
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    Yes I take a break. But only because I have to use my sewing room as a guest room. My Design Wall (Queen size mattress) comes down from the wall to the floor and I put my machines away to keep them out of the kids way.
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    Old 11-22-2014, 07:43 AM
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    I'm lost without my sewing machine and projects. I always take it on holiday with me in the caravan. I sew year round.
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    Old 11-22-2014, 07:47 AM
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    Originally Posted by WMUTeach
    I actually quilt more during the holidays because my job, in education, has time away from the office.

    I try to again set aside some serious concentrated time during the Christmas break to get my quilting passion out of my head and under the needle.
    Me, too. I look forward to break for quilting time.
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    Old 11-22-2014, 07:53 AM
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    I keep on quilting, it is in my blood now. I get up early and while DH is making coffee and feeding the pets, I go into my quilt room and sew a seam or two. Stop back in and sew something else off and on, even during busy times. It is my oasis.
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    Old 11-22-2014, 08:07 AM
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    I still sew when I can. It's good therapy for me. will only have company on Christmas day, so I'm good to go.
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    Old 11-22-2014, 08:30 AM
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    If I did not sew all year long, no one would get anything for Christmas, so yes, I sew through the holidays.
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    Old 11-22-2014, 11:18 AM
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    I quilt or sew up until the kids and DGK's get here then I spend my time with them. When they are gone back I go to my sewing room. After Christmas it takes a few days to take down and put away decorations and get my house in order. This year I have stacks of projects waiting for me.
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    Old 11-22-2014, 12:18 PM
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    I'm with cathylynn, quilting is my therapy, so I do it whenever I can as time and my arthritic shoulder will let me.
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