Aubrey'sQuiltingCreations

I would suggest as well this would be a good time to organize and do a good cleaning in your sewing/quilting rooms. As you focused on the task at hand and not in a hurry to get it done so you can quilt or sew which always seems to be my problem. I am sure after your many projects you have recently done your mind and body is saying we just need a little break and once we are refreshed..........we will come back in full force. Too bad when then went on vacation to the warm beaches they didn't take ya with them.....lol

Scraps

Relax! Our minds and bodies need a change of pace sometimes! I haven't sewn for 3 weeks, but enjoying getting some much needed work done around the house and when I have my house in order I'm sure I will be ready to tackle my quilting list!! Happy New Year!

Cattyqwltr

Take a break and breathe and do something else for a bit- If you're like me- you're brain will still be chewing on quilting projects while your hands are engaged in something else. For me, it's often sitting at my keyboard and playing music. Oddly, sometimes, even doing some housework helps. This is just part of the the ebb and flow of the creative process - we must allow ourselves time to refresh our creative wellspring once in awhile - your energy for quilting and desire will return. Have faith.

0tis

I have been feeling it too - lately I have been enjoying some of my other loves - I have been reading and watching old movies - just give yourself a break - pretty soon you will get back to it.

kbishburg

I am addicted to listening to audiobooks when I sew or quilt. But I only get to listen there. So get yourself a really exciting audiobook and I promise you you won't want to move from the area. Did you know that there is a netflicks like service for audiobooks called simply audio. But only get unabridged.

QandE2010

Thanks, ladies, for all the goood ideas. Today I will rest, cause I have a super gigantic headache. And I won't feel guilty. I know that is my number one obstacle. I feel guilty if I don't create something everyday. And I am going to seriously work on that. Later I will take my dogs for a long walk. It is beautiful here in Florida. Then I'll have some chocolate. Then I will make a list. If I have it on paper, maybe I won't have it rolling around in my head. Lastly, I'll clean my sewing room, as it looks like a small bomb went off. I know it had to be a small bomb because if it was a large bomb, it would have blown the "stuff" to kingdom come. LOL. I'll let y'all know what transpires. Again, thanks. Just getting some positive feedback helps.

deemail

okay, i'm lost....the holidays are incredibly busy and stress-producing.... is there some reason you don't deserve a break? wait for a few days, call a friend for lunch, do a little shopping, read a book...soon your recharged batteries will be fueling new ideas about the next project .... give yourself permission to be today what is best for today...

Christine George

I live in Wisconsin too and the winters are always are always hard on me. I just give myself permission to do nothing. Then about the 3rd day I look around and say, "Boy what a mess," and it gets me going again. You're not alone.

joyce888

If you subscribe to any quilting mags get them out to read or look for inspiration. I totally agree with the exercise suggestion. I didn't work out very much all during December and I could tell my mood was changing so I started going to the gym Jan 2nd and I'm already feeling more energetic.

Dotziequilts

I'm so glad that I'm not the only one in a funk. I have projects planned without ambition to carry them out. I know this too shall pass. I just wish it would pass a lot faster. Quilting with friends helps keeps me motivated.