I wonder.

Howdy!

So, what's the hurry? It's just quilting. ;-)

R/Sandy - no UFOs here

I don't know either, John. I used to quilt for hours and hours, and now it takes me forever to finish a project. Most of my problem is lack of stamina due to illness, but a small part of it is, I can't seem to get *started*. Quilting has turned into somewhat of a Pentecostal experience of sorts. (not to be sacriligious, it's just the closest comparison I can think of). I have to really get inspired and in the quilting-spirit to get started nowadays. But then, it's summer. Winter is when I really used to work on quilting projects a lot.

Sherry

Hi John,

I hear ya. Like Sherry, most of my slow-down was imposed upon me by factors beyond my control, but age is at work - no denying that. For me, quilt design has taken the place of some of the things I can't do anymore. Enjoy those roses (but be careful - last time we went to replace a matress, we wound up redoing the entire bedroom - paint, furniture, windows... the works!) because sense of smell is one of the first senses to go!

Doc

I just call it the 'aggravatin slumps' (MISSPELLED on purpose). I cut out a summer dress. First dress I've made in a great number of years. it's going quite well--and now I have to stop cause I am not allowed to sew more than

Butterfly (Got the pockets sewn on, needle changed, and ready for the next bit)

I don't know either, John. I used to quilt for hours and hours, and now it takes me forever to finish a project. Most of my problem is lack of stamina due to illness, but a small part of it is, I can't seem to get *started*. Quilting has turned into somewhat of a Pentecostal experience of sorts. (not to be sacriligious, it's just the closest comparison I can think of). I have to really get inspired and in the quilting-spirit to get started nowadays. But then, it's summer. Winter is when I really used to work on quilting projects a lot.

Sherry

I don't think I am burned out on quilting. Far from it. It is just that the pace of doing the quilt has changed. At least on this one. I am not as maniacal toward completing it as I have been in the past. I don't like to have a bunch of things going at the same time. At least that has been the rule in years gone buy. In my work life, I worked on one project at a time from start to finish. I then took a break of at least a couple of days before I started the next job. It is just the way I did it. But this is a change for me, and I don't think it is earth shaking or anything like that, but it was something of note, at least to me. I an thinking about the next project as I work on this one. I haven't bought any fabric for it, but I am thinking the project. I usually didn't even think about the next thing, until I finished the one I was working on. Curious. Anyway, I am enjoying this project, and should be finished in a couple of days, or longer. Who Knows?

John

Because we can, John. Simply because we can. I love to quilt. If I take the notion, I'll stop and bake bread or take a nap. We don't 'have to' finish just because we started something. It's one of the blessings of being retired. I love having the choice. Polly

"John" On Jul 31, 5:01 pm, in part. I guess it

I'm glad you are enjoying the project/process. I have gone through different ways I am able to create. My natural tendency is to plow through and get whatever project it is done. (sewing or anything) My dh is a slow but steady gets the job done kind of a worker. He is never in a hurry and able to stop and start without any trouble. I guess over 29 years that has gotten to me a bit. Of cours he still works in his own way and isn't changing. The time of the year makes a difference for me too. Summer time has me out doing way too much yard work in the mornings and evenings. The afternoons are for fun stuff like sewing. I really am in awe of the folks that just have little snatches of time here and there that are able to be so productive. I consider myself really lucky to have so much time that is'nt tied up working or otherwise taken. Taria

I don't think I am burned out on quilting. Far from it. It is just that the pace of doing the quilt has changed. At least on this one. I am not as maniacal toward completing it as I have been in the past. I don't like to have a bunch of things going at the same time. At least that has been the rule in years gone buy. In my work life, I worked on one project at a time from start to finish. I then took a break of at least a couple of days before I started the next job. It is just the way I did it. But this is a change for me, and I don't think it is earth shaking or anything like that, but it was something of note, at least to me. I an thinking about the next project as I work on this one. I haven't bought any fabric for it, but I am thinking the project. I usually didn't even think about the next thing, until I finished the one I was working on. Curious. Anyway, I am enjoying this project, and should be finished in a couple of days, or longer. Who Knows?

John

Polly, that's one of the things I've noticed as my retirement gets less "new"! I can pause and pick out what I want to do *when* I want to do it, and I don't any longer have to rush. I love it! :)

Maybe it's not age, so much as the effect that quilt-making itself is having on your 'soul'? Nice place to have reached, though >g< . In message , John writes

Well Roberta! What a delightful quilting place. Thank you so very much. Sometimes I've thought I would enjoy a project such as this one but didn't want to get into the heat of the Dear Jane and copyright struggle. When you're finished, would you be able to sell, auction, raffle and/or compete with your treasure if you wanted to? Polly