In a slump!!! How can I get back in the swing of things?
11-22-2010, 04:35 AM
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Good Morning: I was recently in the same position, just couldn't get motivated. Also, had lots of health issues in self and family. When my brain and body were ready I just seemed to automatically head back into my "sewing cave"((third bedroom)). Please try not to beat up yourself, this to shall pass. Sueinyuma
11-22-2010, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ
Oh, I think you did solve it! DH is taking over and, like a good little wifey, you are stepping aside for him. Been there, done that! PUSH BACK!!! Take back your space and your hobby. Tell him you love him but you need him to stay out of your quilt area (at least for a while). Hope you regain control soon. -Shirley
make him use a seperate room and leave you to yours :lol: :lol: :lol:
Originally Posted by litacats
Girls, I may have accidently stumbled on to part of my problem. MY DH is taking OVER!! He has fabric and blocks everywhere!!!! Its driving me nuts!!
This sounds awful but his mother is in our spare bedroom. hehehehe! I had to laugh outloud myself when I wrote this. My MIL is 91 and she has dementia. We are taking care of her.
11-22-2010, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by sueinyuma
Good Morning: I was recently in the same position, just couldn't get motivated. Also, had lots of health issues in self and family. When my brain and body were ready I just seemed to automatically head back into my "sewing cave"((third bedroom)). Please try not to beat up yourself, this to shall pass. Sueinyuma
11-22-2010, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I love that Happy Daisies quilt but it doesn't look small or quick!! :D
What am I missing here???? lol
What am I missing here???? lol
11-22-2010, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by luvrazz
I am also in a slump, my husband passed away 3 months ago and you would think that I should be quilting, quilting, quilting, because I don't have to stop and make dinner or any other thing that a husband requires but instead I just sit and watch TV. So I have decided to take an applique class the Sunday after Thanksgiving to try to take me out of this slump... Sure hope this works...
11-22-2010, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Dwbbie
(I'd like to change my name to 'Debbie" instead of what it is here...)
Hello:
I am also in a slump! I have taken a break from all repairs and quilting, now I am on the look out for small or beautiful quick items that I can be inspired by to do for the holidays. Anyone know of anything that will be inspirational for us slumpers? Fast and cute ideas...I'd like to feel inspired by appliqued something or other. Andyone with ideas? Maybe something that I'd be able to do ten minutes a day or see it completed in part at least quickly.
Thanks! Debbie
Hello:
I am also in a slump! I have taken a break from all repairs and quilting, now I am on the look out for small or beautiful quick items that I can be inspired by to do for the holidays. Anyone know of anything that will be inspirational for us slumpers? Fast and cute ideas...I'd like to feel inspired by appliqued something or other. Andyone with ideas? Maybe something that I'd be able to do ten minutes a day or see it completed in part at least quickly.
Thanks! Debbie
11-22-2010, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Nolee
Originally Posted by Dwbbie
Hello:
I am also in a slump! I have taken a break from all repairs and quilting, now I am on the look out for small or beautiful quick items that I can be inspired by to do for the holidays. Anyone know of anything that will be inspirational for us slumpers? Fast and cute ideas...I'd like to feel inspired by appliqued something or other. Andyone with ideas? Maybe something that I'd be able to do ten minutes a day or see it completed in part at least quickly.
Thanks!
I am also in a slump! I have taken a break from all repairs and quilting, now I am on the look out for small or beautiful quick items that I can be inspired by to do for the holidays. Anyone know of anything that will be inspirational for us slumpers? Fast and cute ideas...I'd like to feel inspired by appliqued something or other. Andyone with ideas? Maybe something that I'd be able to do ten minutes a day or see it completed in part at least quickly.
Thanks!
11-22-2010, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by GailG
Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
I don't know what's wrong with me. For about a month now, I haven't wanted to work on anything. I pick up something and work a minute and put it back down and get something else. Then I put it down. I can't seem to get back in the groove of things. I've had a lot going on in my life that I've had to deal with but around here, that's normal. I just can't seem to get my desire to quilt back. Maybe I'm burned out. Do any of yall ever feel this way???? How can I get that DESIRE back??? Help!!
GailG, what am I going to do with you??? I love you my friend! You sure know how to pick a girl up. You know how I love surprises!!! OHHHH, I feel something happeneing!!!!! Stand back! Whewwwwwwwww!
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11-22-2010, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Suziuki
#1peacemaker, this slump is your body telling you it needs a break to recover from stress, happens to me every year just after Christmas. Go with the flow and when the time is right it will happen.
11-22-2010, 05:33 AM
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You have all given me such great advice. I am blessed. This is a wonderful place and yall are a wonderful group of people! Thanks for the insights and reminders. I feel a definite stirring going on inside. In the mean time, I'll do a little cleaning, relaxing, reading, shopping and fondling of fabric. Surely something will get the old creative juices flowing!!! Thanks to you all.
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