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I'm a binge sewer. I work full-time (more than 40 hours a week), so I don't sew every week. But when I do, I sew for long periods. I took Friday off and I sewed 12 hours that day. Also 12 hours on Saturday, and probably 6 today. I made a gift quilt from start to finish in that time. (Will post photos when I get a chance.) Now tomorrow, I'm going to relax!
It's finally getting cool enough to return to my sewing room and MIL is back in the hospital from rehab, but I've been in a slump for a month now. I started to come out of it after a good visit with her on Thursday and even started caring for the potted plants again. Then she was readmitted to the hospital on Friday and won't give the hospital staff any indication on what End of life care she wants other than having a DNR in place.
Would someone give me a good swift kick to get me going? I just realized I have three daughters' birthdays this month (12th, 15th & 18th) and haven't finished DD's handbag that was due back in June. Prayers would do instead of the swift kick!
So sorry to hear about your MIl Ill send prayers your way. I too have a kid whos birthday is the 12th!!! Im making him a quilt too!!Quote:
Originally Posted by KathieB
Sadly tho I wont finish my current quilt like I said I would tonight Im suddenly very sleepy and the kicker is I only have 3 sides left to bind before its complete !! Ughhh butr I sewed all day on it and its gonna be great....tomorrow ill post pics I PROMISE lol
What I feel: every quilt takes his own time to be ready. It is a kind of self-determination. What helps me in this circumstances: I take it to an UFO evening at our quiltshop or invite a friend to sew together.
Kathie! So sorry to hear about your MIL, yes prayers and strength for you while she thinks about her final wishes. Since I did nothing all day, decided doing nothing after midnight sounded just fine.
BUT, tomorrow we will have a Flash sewing time ! Get ready... On your marks...
Finished quilt top.. Attachment 54977Quote:
Originally Posted by Learner quilter
I keep rotating on projects and my Landlocked Sea Lovers top is still landlocked on my design wall. :icon_rolleyes:
I tend to have too many projects in my head and on my table at any given time. Sometimes I'm paralyzed and overwhelmed by the scope of it all. I find if I can just do SOMETHING - even if it is a little piece, I can get back on track with a project. Sometimes it is indecision that keeps the project stalled.
If you are still in a slump and you still HAVE to finish that [fill in your least favorite project here] why don't you "make" yourself work on it but only allow 15 or 20 minutes. Set the egg timer and when the time is up, stop. You may find that you are really not ready to stop but do it anyway. It may pull you out of your slump.
This happens to me all the time.... I just ORT of stop.... I'm always fine when I finally sit down to my Janome, or pick up my rotary cutter..... It's just getting myself to that point...
