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    Old 10-15-2011, 04:25 PM
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    I'm thrilled for you! I periodically take breaks from my art/craft too.

    It is always lovely to have someone appreciate what you've done.
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    Old 10-15-2011, 04:32 PM
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    Thanks ladies for the additional kind words and support.
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    Old 10-15-2011, 04:34 PM
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    I am retired now but easily remember all the years of working, going to school, raising a family, etc., that there were just not enough hours in the day to get everything done, let alone time to quilt. Be very patient with yourself and do what you can and let it go. I still go through slumps, but no longer do I worry about it because I know I will always return to quilting.
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    Old 10-15-2011, 04:35 PM
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    Originally Posted by SouthPStitches
    Have had a rough couple of months quilting, to the point I swore I was going to ebay all my fabric. Too burned out from a 40 hr job to have the patience, concentration or creativity to enjoy any of it. Nevertheless, today delivered a lap quilt to husband's cousin who is just starting chemotherapy. She said "this is one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me". I guess I needed to hear that and it gave me a fresh perspective. Think I'll start a new project tomorrow.
    This is why we quilt. :-P
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    Old 10-15-2011, 04:37 PM
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    Nice to be appreciated.
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    Old 10-15-2011, 05:24 PM
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    Nice to get some wind beneath your quilty wings when you need it. Enjoy the second wind.
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    Old 10-15-2011, 06:11 PM
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    we all need reminders in all different aspects of our lives to give us a boost
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    Old 10-15-2011, 06:15 PM
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    I don't work a 40 hr week, but unless I'm under the weather I quilt and sew everyday
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    Old 10-16-2011, 03:15 AM
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    It's hard when you work. I get so torn with the few hours I have to myself when I'm off. Play with the hounds, read, sew. Then reality hits and I'm shopping for groceries, cleaning house, doing yard work, cooking. Don't get me wrong, Glenn helps with laundry and cleaning but there never seems to be enough time to sew. I did squeeze in a class yesterday to learn how to make pajama pants and hopefully I'll get time to work on a friend's quilt this afternoon but it's not easy and I often feel I should be doing something else when I steal time for sewing. Sometimes you just have to let go of all the have toos and do what you need to do for yourself.
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    Old 10-16-2011, 03:20 AM
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    Some say quilting is relaxing. But there are times I want to pull my hair out when seams do not line up right. I quilt because I love taking fabric and turn it into something nice for some one.
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