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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:12 AM
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    Perhaps if you get one project out and set your machine up and set a timer to work just 15 or 20 minutes to challenge yourself to se just how much you can get done in that short time, you may find yourself getting somthing done. Then, do that again with the timer the next day. Keep us posted. You can do it!
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:18 AM
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    I get in those slumps too.... then I get motivted and wear myself out.... then I get on the boat with ya to rest and go for it again...
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:22 AM
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    Part of my problem is that I have no confidence that I can do the job. I am pretty new to quilting and the person that started me doing this is now out of the picture. I have a hard time following the directions and so am hesitant to start. I am sure that this is not the case with you. ALSO..I am such a dreamer. I see pretty things in shows or shops, but the kit (I am terrible putting colors together.) get it home and there it sits.....Maybe tomorrow Scarlet...HA
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:24 AM
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    I think this happens to all of us.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:28 AM
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    :roll: Well not to worry I have fibro fog,so I understand and just roll with it baby. I finish what I can Do a little one day at a time. Find a friend or a State extension club who can help you with the ufos'. Believe me there are many of us out there. Just finish the favorite swap the rest.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:37 AM
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    I too get all excited about making something for someone and then I think "will they like it or will it be good enough?" I have no self-confidence.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:44 AM
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    Originally Posted by ncredbird
    Just curious, what is your age? I have been feeling the same way within the last few months. I feel like I have ADD (observation and self diagnosis as I have two grown children with it). My Dr calls it "menopausal fog". She told me HRT would help. Well, that is out of the realm of possibility as I have a 3 generational breast cancer history and the risk outweighs the cure. I have started using coconut oil, which has been shown to have a beneficial effect on Alzheimer's patients and I am noticing a difference. I can stay on task better (still not great) and I definitely have more energy. DH even commented that I am more active since I started this. I had been feeling overwhelmed with "stuff" and am getting rid of a lot of it. Also, actually started granddaughters quilt within the last week. I am praying that I can get it finished before Christmas. Just wanted you to know that you are not the only one. If you are of menopausal age it could be related. Ann in TN
    Thank you for your input but I am way past that. I'm 71 so can't blame it on menopause. I have to hurry up and get started on my Halloween door hanger before it's to late
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:48 AM
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    When I can't figure out what to do (having too many projects) I usually clean my sewing room.
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:52 AM
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    Ya know I was kind of like that too, a lot like that actually until I started a small sewing group that meets at my house one day a week and we sew from 9:am till 5:pm. We do it every week because I read sewing groups don't last very well when they meet only once a month. I started this group to teach two older gals how to sew who had always wanted to but never did for one reason or the other. I find while I am teaching I can work on my ufo's and I am finally getting a few things finished. The group is so much fun and I can't believe how much I look forward to it every week. Maybe you could join a local group? or start one yourself?
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    Old 10-24-2011, 07:58 AM
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    I need to live another 60 years to use and finish all of my starts and patterns that I want to start. It must be catching with quilters. :)
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