ginnie6

My Grannie taught me to sew clothes. The bug never really bit me though you know? I mean I could do it but I could also just not do it. Then when my youngest girls were babies I started making cloth diapers.....I made diapers for hours on end. They had the cutest tushies! The ladies in the church nursery would grab them as soon as we walked in the door to see what kind of diaper they had on that week. Then the boys came along and I got to make boy diapers! That kept me busy for quite a few years. Then came the realization that my youngest was ready to potty train and there were going to be no more babies! I gave my diapers to a new mom who was thrilled. I still didn't have that urge to make clothes so my machine was put away....brought out to repair a seam or make the occasional skirt. Then I discovered quilting! It was love at first try! Now not only is the machine kept out all the time it has friends! I dream about quilting...if I go a day without it I feel sad. I joined the local guild...and even though i don't know anyone (and am very much a person who likes staying in my comfort zone) I am excited on guild days! and now I feel that addiction spreading its wings.......I remember vaguely learning to crochet when I was about 9. My Grannie and I made granny squares....I'm watching youtube videos trying to get the hang of it. I now have crochet needles and thread...oooh and tatting! That looks so neat! never mind that doilies have never appealed to me before...I now want one to set under a special oil lamp I have and I want tiny ones for spool pin pads on my vintage machines. I've tried knitting....I can do it but the visions I had of drawers full of knitted socks is NOT gonna happen.....still I may eventually get everyone a scarf made. Dh just looks patiently on while wondering how far into this I will sink......I caught him looking at 12 step programs the other day! I told him he just needs to send me on a retreat..that it was like a pysch ward for quilters! lol!

cabbagepatchkid

Hahahaha....I was going to warn you not to buy any vintage sewing machines, because that is an addiction that takes up lots of room :shock: :mrgreen: but i see that you have already succumbed to that "illness" :thumbup:

lyndad

Oh I'm so happy(oops sorry) to hear someone else has compulsions to try everything. I have so many projects I can't count. I've been looking at monk cloth and all the projects you can do with it. I've been a little hesitant because the cloth is soooo expensive. My husband doesn't mind he just aids and abets. ha ha

hperttula123

lol!!! I understand completely. :) I have to juggle all my hobbies now. They have taken over my life...lol....but in a good way. I enjoy them and it keeps me busy.

Grama Lehr

I am not alone in my addictions. . . . . I feel so much better!

janell2009

yes. it is true... it all began so innocent we just wanted to turn that pile of fabric or old jeans into something usable. then we started watchin you-tube.. they sure make that look wonderful and fun... I wanna have that or do that.... so began the love affair... I love to learn and love to make something out of discard or what appears to be nothing.. they become like children you have seen them grow and develop into beautiful quilts.. LOL.. aahhha

emerald46

I think we all feel your pain...however, not looking for a cure (yet)!

Hosta

it starts out so slowly then you get addicted its so fun

Barbm

I made myself give up all other addictions to concentrate this one.

ginnie6

ok at least I'm not alone! And hey as far as addictions go i can think of much worse!