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auntmarie 02-04-2010 12:57 AM

Quilts with dogs,
I am sorry to hear about your problems.
It's wonderful that quilting is such a help to you!
Best wishes,
Marie

Quilt4u 02-04-2010 02:35 AM

I totally agree with every thing.

Denise85 02-04-2010 04:55 AM

it is my total destresser..I love it!

hpylady 03-03-2010 07:15 AM

I 100% agree! :)

jalling 03-03-2010 02:40 PM

I have a stressful job, sewing and quilting is my therapy!

KBunn 03-03-2010 03:15 PM

I have decided that if my DH ever complains about the cost of my "hobby" I will point out what I am saving him in therapists!!!

lots2do 03-03-2010 03:25 PM


Originally Posted by Shadow Dancer
When something is bothering me, I sew it into a quilt and when I'm done, I give it away! :)

I love this sentiment. Am going to keep this in mind next time I need to.

saf45 03-03-2010 04:06 PM

totally agree, i go to my happy place,

Ladybugnana 03-03-2010 04:07 PM


Originally Posted by Naturalmama
As opposed to just a "fun" thing to do? I know, for myself, that I need to have some creative hobby to "escape" to. Going into the right brain shuts off all the stuff I don't want to deal with (family situations). I originally was interested in quilting just for the fun of it, but now I crave sitting at the sewing machine or searching/reading here, or surfing other quilting related info (and buying books! :lol: ) - it just keeps life light! How about you?

This is why I got into quilting in the first place. It is the one place I can put my chronic depression on a back burner and do something for me or for a gift with no pressure or expectations. it is just fun now!

sewcrafty 03-04-2010 09:04 AM

That's exactly why I like hand-quilting!!! I find the more I concentrate on something else the less stressed I am. Looking through material and thinking of things to make with it also works.


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