Do you refer to your quilting as a "hobby"?

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10-19-2011, 05:24 AM

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Lady Jane

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Quilting is my passion, and therapy!

10-19-2011, 05:28 AM

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Shrink42020

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as defined by the free dictionary
hob·by
1 noun, plural -bies.
an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation;

i agree but it is an "obsessive" hobby to me! LOL!

10-19-2011, 05:28 AM

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carolynjo

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I agree.

10-19-2011, 05:32 AM

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Johanna Fritz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by so-sew

I'm unsure where my distaste for the word "hobby" stems from, but it feels like people are minimizing the commitment a quilt requires when they refer to my quilting as a "hobby". Stamp collecting is a hobby. I like to think of it more as an art form, in which I have "vision", and then skillfully bring that to fruition. Just curious how you all feel about it. :?

I am really not "label obsessed." IMHO the "demand" for validity or a pat on the back takes up valuable quilting time :0)
If you really feel you must correct someone's speech, I would use your example, smile politely and say..."Oh, it is not a hobby any more. I am way past that. You should see my stash."

10-19-2011, 05:42 AM

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I refer to it as my "obsession" or "therapy"

10-19-2011, 05:43 AM

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HUMmmm Good question. For me I have some many things I do that really are an art of different types. Egg art, Gourd art and Material art is what I call it. I only do for family and friends so not a professional for any of them. To me is is what could be called a Hobby ART!