I stopped by sewingfantaticdiary this morning and completely understand CMarie's dilemma. I've never been able to sew something in the evening afterwork. I'm just too spent! By the time I get up before 5 a.m., get home around 5:30 p.m., get the kitchen cleaned up (DH ususally cooks), and get my critters fed (2 horses, 3 dogs and 5 cats), I just don't have what it takes. The few times I've tried - well, it hasn't been pretty, I just can't do it without mistakes galore and it's just not worth it to me. I will take a day off work occasionally to sew. That way, I am able to start fresh and rested. It makes all the difference with me.
With that said, several recently have shared concerns about "sewing slumps." Recently I have had "mental blocks" about starting OR finishing items. I really want to get my WWII dress done, but it's not cut out. I have a beautiful Pink Linen dress all done but adding the ruffle at the hem (which was necessitated because I misjudged and cut the dress too short). I have a rayon knit that needs neck facing/binding and hemming at sleeves and hem. Get the picture?
So yesterday, during the football games (yes, I watch even tho the Cowboys didn't have a game yesterday) I worked on the "I Spy" quilt that needs to be completed by Christmas for my cousin's second GS. I really enjoyed working on it, and, hopefully, I can finish the top and ready it for quilting at one more good sewing "sitting."
Will I ever get the things done on my "to do list?" Surely I will EVENTUALLY!
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