Christmas letdown :(

No, you aren't crazy. It is normal to feel a little let-down after a short span of intensive activity, regardless of what it is. I think it helps if you do a little project that you can finish, but don't really need to. DO you understand what I'm saying??

Like for me, after a tree-skirt (quilted), 4 new stockings, 11 pairs of flannel pants, 2 pairs of pajamas, and various mending projects, I was ready to throw in the towel. But then DS got to be a sheep in the church pageant and needed white pants. However, Mother called as I was pinning out the fabric and said she had bought him 2 pairs (I told her of the need and she was lucky enough to find some fairly cheap). So, though I didn't need to do it, I did. The difference was that I was able to do it leisurely instead of fushing to get it finished at the last minute. I suppose it sort of eased me out of the sewing frenzy and prepared me for the casual sewing that is still waiting for me (12 pairs of pants for DS because he is tall and skinny).

Larisa

sew> Had a wonderful Christmas here! We had great family get togethers, good

YES........I work best against a deadline!!

Same here! I have some stockings still to do - and LOTS of new ideas, and a new pair of scissors to test drive! :)

"sewin mama" scribbled in news:XWNGb.31700 $ snipped-for-privacy@news01.roc.ny:

I have 20 bazillion other projects in mind, so I'd have to say no. I know the feeling though!

i think that i am going to force myself to start the holiday sewing in the summer! i always have so many plans (the road to hell.....)

now, i am thinking...should i start on spring stuff now??? and actually get a jump on it???? betsey "we do not inherit the earth, we caretake it for our children"

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling a little down now that the adrenalin rush of last-minute sewing is over.

The only complaint I had from DH was when he sent an Ebay payment for a large package of NEB bobbins for me for Xmas. When the package arrived he exclaimed, "And I paid $25 for THAT?"

That's the only negative complaint I've ever heard from him, despite the MOUNDS of fabric, the $3500 he chunked down for my embroidery machine, the thread tangles on the floor, and the stockpile of patterns spilling over in my sewing room.

He is fully supportive of my sewing sickness and often comes downstairs with his dobro and serendades me whilst I sew. And he doesn't usually play pure bluegrass...he plays 70's rock with a bluegrass twist...like Pink Floyd or Rush. He'll stop playing for a moment, watch my embroidery machine work its magic, ask, "watcha makin?" then go back to playing. It's an everyday thing. No need for a radio in THIS sewing room!

- Cindy

------------------------ "Old quilters never die, they just go to pieces."

sewin mama found this under the tree:

that is so romantic!!!

Penny S

OMG, are you my evil twin. I made tons of stockings, tree skirts, etc. and have loads of more sewing to do!

But amazingly dont feel to down yet, don't think Ive had time.

And wouldn't you know, I've got bags and bags of projects to sew with fabric, pattern, notions, etc in each bag, and then stacked up in my sewing room...clothes, dolls, handbags, you name it.

What do I do?? Go to JoAnn's and buy MORE fabric to make a quilt, cut it out, and started sewing it!

The goal is a quilt for each sister, a niece, and my stepmother for Christmas NEXT year. Talkin' 'bout a deadline!

Cindy in WV

Re: Christmas letdown :( (Two=A0x=A0over) i think that i am going to force myself to start the holiday sewing in the summer! i always have so many plans (the road to hell.....) now, i am thinking...should i start on spring stuff now??? and actually get a jump on it????