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08-18-2010, 09:04 AM
#21
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Ky. USA
Posts: 2,829
a warm welcome from KY. I know I should spend more time at one of my sewing machines and less at my puter, but this board is so great! It is full of great ideas, some of which I plan to do for Xmas gifts this year.
happy stitching and WELCOME!!!!
happy stitching and WELCOME!!!!
08-18-2010, 09:17 AM
#23
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Madison Heights, VA
Posts: 1,334
Originally Posted by quilterguy27
My sister just joined the group. Hurray for that. She's kinda been in a sewing slump for a while now and needs some motivation. I know I can count on all of you to help me get her going again. Just a nudge and some gentle persuasion. Come on Tonsau7, YOU CAN DO IT!!! Just 10 minutes at a time is all it takes to get you going again. Remember, YOU CAN DO IT!!!
08-18-2010, 09:52 AM
#24
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Hesperia, CA
Posts: 1,060
Hi tonsau7, welcome to our group, we will support you when you start sewing again. Start with something small, like those Farmer's Wife blocks. They are fun to do and you can see the pictures of what they look like. Do a couple of those, they don't take much fabric at all. How's Doug doing?
08-18-2010, 10:00 AM
#25
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Brea, California
Posts: 4,411
Glad you're back to sewing, Tonsau! I agree with everyone else--pick a small project that you really love, and just jump in! Maybe a wallhanging for Halloween? A table runner for Christmas?
Just occurred to me that we're all "enablers" here--we know exactly what will happen once she gets started, because we share a common addiction!
Just occurred to me that we're all "enablers" here--we know exactly what will happen once she gets started, because we share a common addiction!
08-18-2010, 10:08 AM
#26
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 2,743
Welcome Tonsau! :D When I got back I really enjoyed the BOMs, (Block of the Month) on the board. You can choose which ones and it is just one square. Before you know it you have enough to make a throw or wall hanging.
Hey, hit up that brother of yours for some of his stash.... ;)
Hey, hit up that brother of yours for some of his stash.... ;)
08-18-2010, 10:10 AM
#27
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: So. California
Posts: 3,769
Most of us have gone thru' that slump to Tonsau7 - I know I just did too, right in the midst of our giant signature block swap! Yikes!! (I did have to force myself to get 'em done....)
Sometimes it helps to do something else creative - ANYthing else - and that will help jump start you. I took classes on Artist's Trading Cards & Art Journaling. They were a lot of fun & helped get me going again.
How about doing a small fusible project for a gift? Maybe a simple little wallhanging or even a tote bag?
Good luck!
Sometimes it helps to do something else creative - ANYthing else - and that will help jump start you. I took classes on Artist's Trading Cards & Art Journaling. They were a lot of fun & helped get me going again.
How about doing a small fusible project for a gift? Maybe a simple little wallhanging or even a tote bag?
Good luck!
08-18-2010, 10:11 AM
#28
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 72
Welcome! I've been in kind of a slump all summer, too, but did have to do a block for an exchange. It was an easy one and lots of fun--hopefully I'll get back on track now too. This board does really help. So many talented people!
08-18-2010, 10:26 AM
#30
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: North Canton, Ohio
Posts: 1,403
Originally Posted by Pats8e8
Hi tonsau7, welcome to our group, we will support you when you start sewing again. Start with something small, like those Farmer's Wife blocks. They are fun to do and you can see the pictures of what they look like. Do a couple of those, they don't take much fabric at all. How's Doug doing?
I'm doing well. Just sewed my first block last night since my surgery. It took a while, but I got it done. I really tried not to overdue it, but I was also up at 3 this morning taking pain meds. Still following doctors orders and doing my exercises. All is going well, just toooooo slooooow for me. I'm ready to be better. Thanks for asking.
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