Am I the only one?
09-18-2013, 09:55 AM
#91
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: brunssum, the netherlands
Posts: 457
I haven't read all of the answers here but I'm really astonished how many think the same way.
I thought all the quilters, except me, wanted to join bee's and guilds.
I'm not as weird as I always thought I was for wanting to quilt mostly on my own.
Thanks for starting this topic ...m,y eyes are opened now!!!!
I thought all the quilters, except me, wanted to join bee's and guilds.
I'm not as weird as I always thought I was for wanting to quilt mostly on my own.
Thanks for starting this topic ...m,y eyes are opened now!!!!
09-18-2013, 09:57 AM
#92
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: California
Posts: 1,732
I always work alone too. I don't like people interjecting their thoughts about what I am working on. I don't care what others think about my work. I know what mistakes I've made and did not bother to fix.
09-18-2013, 10:10 AM
#93
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,844
I'm with you there as I can just about live in my basement where my sewing room is located. I have a full bathroom, mini kitchen, PC, Ipod for music or listening to books as well as the TV. Have an extra fridge to keep my snacks and drinks. Why ever would I need to go upstairs except maybe to sleep. If I could find a place for a recliner, I'd probably never leave except on Sundays to go to my meetings. I'm very comfortable with my own company and have rarely ever needed to be around other folks. That may sound antisocial but its not, not really. I didn't like myself for many years but I have now come around and I like who I have become. My love for quilting and sewing has given me a way to give back to others without pushing it off on them. I make quilts, etc to give to others who for whatever reason can not do it for themselves. Its my way of saying thank you for being you.
09-18-2013, 12:27 PM
#97
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Orange Park, FL
Posts: 711
I have never had anyone to quilt with, so I do not know what that experience would be like. I am a self taught quilter and have always done it by myself. I knew how to sew so just "figured it out"....read books, magazines and took a few specialty classes on line. I lose all time when I am quilting.... put on some music or tv when I do not have to do too much thinking about my pattern. I also sing so am glad I am alone!!! I love the quiet "me" time and my family allows this time for myself. It is a life saver in many ways. And I love giving away the quilts I make to family, friends, and some folks not as fortunate as I. May they give their owners love and peace. Oh, I love this quilting board!!!!
09-18-2013, 03:53 PM
#99
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Milford, CT
Posts: 501
no-I am retired and don't want to bother with social scenes-I love the quilt board and enjoy the discussions-I even sometimes chime in.
I have my fur babies-2 dogs and 2 cats-I have my BFF who emails me daily-I have my husband who mainly works from home-and I have my books-kindle/amazon.
I am a happy camper
I have my fur babies-2 dogs and 2 cats-I have my BFF who emails me daily-I have my husband who mainly works from home-and I have my books-kindle/amazon.
I am a happy camper
09-18-2013, 05:35 PM
#100
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Charleston SC
Posts: 10,742
I like having a friend come over and sew with me . I do not go to guilds or other classes. I like to get lost in my own little world. Even though this is my style I understand that it is not for everyone..
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