Struggling With Motivation to Quilt
#21
You are getting used to a new routine right now, so don't feel bad if you are not quilting. Once you get used to the new routine and the house settles down (ok, maybe with the kids it won't be completely settled), you'll find your way back to quilting!
#23
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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book series set in the Shenandoah Mountains.......
Quilting usually relaxes me. I had all these pla ns for this summer to make both of my daughters quilts, make Christmas gifts, and life changed. My daughter and her 4 year old and 16 month old sons moved in with us because she is getting divorced. I'm thrilled to have them here because they lived in MD and I saw them only a few times a year. However, I'm babysitting the kids to help her out. By the time I have some time to myself I just feel like sitting and reading! I want to quilt but just am not motivated.
#24
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Horse Country, FL
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There will always be time for quilts. There won't always be time to help your family heal. Build in some time for you to be on your own...the library, a coffee shop, or someplace where you just go enjoy being on your own for a bit of time.
You can take care of others, but remember to also take care of YOU! God bless and may your path be made smooth.
You can take care of others, but remember to also take care of YOU! God bless and may your path be made smooth.
#26
I always tell my husband, "Hobbies are only fun if you do them when you feel like it." Don't force yourself. Things changed, and you're rolling with it. When you have free time, you need to do whatever feels relaxing to you in that moment. Don't turn quilting into a chore that must be done. Those quilts you haven't made yet will still be there when you're ready to start again.
I'm sorry about the pain your daughter and her children must be going through right now. Sometimes divorce is the right decision, but it's never an easy or painless one.
I'm sorry about the pain your daughter and her children must be going through right now. Sometimes divorce is the right decision, but it's never an easy or painless one.
#27
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Bluebell
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Bless your heart, you are just trying to put too much on your plate right now. Relax and enjoy your grandchildren. There will be pockets of time that you will be able to quilt some, just take some deep breaths and realize it is all good. Everything in time.
count your blessings.
count your blessings.
#28
The same thing happened to me. But I was real hot n heavy into sewing when my Grandfather was ill. It was theraputic. When he passed I lost the motivation and took a 2 year hiatus. Well, I'm BACK! I found projects I am excited about and that's how I spend my time. I still go through days where I just want to read all day. It happens. Just go with it! Do what makes you happy!
#30
Breaks my heart to hear of child abuse. Thank heaven your daughter has you to turn to. Many don't have that luxury. Like everyone before said.. give yourself a break (mentally & physically). For now quilting needs to be on the backburner. People will always remember how you made them feel.. not what you did for them.
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