How many hours?
10-04-2010, 06:42 AM
#65
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: USA
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I work full-time and have to be out of town a lot also. But sewing/quilting is my relaxation and I try to do some everyday that I am in town - at least 1/2 an hour or so in every night before bed. But My spouse and child (age 15) also have their hobbies so after dinner and homework is done, we can work on projects. I have a dedicated sewing room so that is an advantage.
10-04-2010, 07:21 AM
#66
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 2,157
Originally Posted by gollytwo
I'm able to sew 24/7
Rarely these days have I been in the mood to sew - by machine or hand
Have been sorting and cutting for 2 months, but no sewing.
Rarely these days have I been in the mood to sew - by machine or hand
Have been sorting and cutting for 2 months, but no sewing.
10-04-2010, 07:23 AM
#67
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Pine Grove, California
Posts: 2,816
I am retired so my time is my own but for what it's worth I really admire the moms with kids at home and those of us who still work 40 hours a week. You guys are awesome to get anything done at all.
After teaching all day, the best I did was "think" about my projects.
My quilting time is determined by my self-imposed schedules. If there are quilts that need to be completed by a certain time, I really can get into gear.
Usually, though, I have a hand project to do while watching TV with my honey. (my sewing room IS the living room so the machine makes too much noise while watching TV for him....he is the greatest, very understanding of the projects, thread and the like laying around almost everywhere!
After teaching all day, the best I did was "think" about my projects.
My quilting time is determined by my self-imposed schedules. If there are quilts that need to be completed by a certain time, I really can get into gear.
Usually, though, I have a hand project to do while watching TV with my honey. (my sewing room IS the living room so the machine makes too much noise while watching TV for him....he is the greatest, very understanding of the projects, thread and the like laying around almost everywhere!
10-04-2010, 07:38 AM
#68
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Long Beach MS
Posts: 472
My sewing room is next to my den where I watch TV. This weekend with football and a movie I wanted to see, I have sewn during all the commercials. Amazing how much I am getting done. I may call it my "Commercial quilt".
10-04-2010, 08:00 AM
#69
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 591
...how many hours do I spend a day or week? More like in a month, a couple of hours. ...and I'm retired, for pete's sake. Don't know what it is but I just cannot seem to settle down & sew. So now I'm approaching the sewing machine a little differently. What can I do in 15 minutes....read it on a blog and my gosh, what a difference! Sometimes the 15 minutes turn into 30 minutes! Works great for me...and yes, I do set a timer!
10-04-2010, 08:11 AM
#70
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Chehalis, WA
Posts: 806
Originally Posted by SuziC
I was wondering this morning just how much quilting everyone is able to do. How many hours a week or per day are you able to spend on your passion? I know there is never enough time in the day for me to do what i want but i manage to sew more on the week-ends than any other time. How about you guys?
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