💕Millie Monday, a Quilt Parade and Project thinking
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Hope this makes someone smile. It yook me 32 years to finally finish a crossstitch. Started and heard my husband say for years how he always loved this picture. Finally got back to it and finished it for our 50th anniv. He had tears in his eyes when he saw it completed!😊
My husband and I will be celebrating the Solar Eclipse and our 52nd wedding anniversary today❤❤❤❤
Congratulations, I hope you have clear skies
🎉 Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary 🎉
Happy Anniversary, 52 years in my life as well ❤️
Happy Anniversary
Thank you for reminding me/us that it is okay to change our minds about what we want to work on. I love when you include your thought process in your videos.
I couldn’t believe your discussion this morning. It absolutely describes where I am at today so thank you very much for putting words to what I was not understanding.
I do appreciate your honesty - I enjoy watching you: getting inspired by you. Thank you, Pat, for always “keeping it real.” 😉
Pat, Thank you for being so real. You know, it is ok to scale back on things and do what makes your heart happy. We love you and I love being part of this group and we will continue to love you, watch you, support you even if you do not do so many projects at a time. Big hugs and love!
Thank you for saying it’s ok to change.our minds about starting a project. Sometimes we have to just say “no”! And that has to apply to things other than quilting. I’m 71 and i want to spend time with my hubby when he’s home. When he’s golfing or fishing, then that’s my quilting time. I live in a 55 and older community and am appreciating my hubby more every day. Thank you Pat!
That's me too. My quilt or craft time is when my husband is doing something else. I crochet while watching TV with my husband in the evening
Absolutely, I saw my Mother in Law live without her spouse for 30 years and she had plenty of time to sew after he was gone. I want to spend my time like you also. It's one thing if he is busy but if not I don't need to sew that day.
Yay for you Pat! No need to be stressed doing too many projects. Life is too short for that. Take time for yourself and enjoy each day! We love you and will continue to watch you every day. I loved this reminder today!
I've found that whenever most everything in my life is beyond my control, I seek out projects. Beautiful fabrics, patterns will result in something I will happily display or give to someone I love. That's the dream part. The reality is it piles up and I'm reminded daily that nearly everything is still beyond my control with no end in sight.
But the escape of watching videos at night, then ordering everything needed to complete it does give me some joy. Short-lived, but still joy.
When I retired I thought I would get all these quilts done and gardening, read books, and bird watching. Wellll hasn’t quite worked that way, I still quilt, but not as much as I thought, still garden but not as much as I thought, love to read, watch birds from the window. The stress we put on ourselves can be amazing. We thought it was work but it’s probably ourselves.
Reading your words, I thought, “Yes! Someone else like me.!”
This is such a great insight! I retired last August a few months after losing my mom, and then in December lost my dad. Lots of other changes going on. I started doing a lot of quilting, but I am coming to realize that while I really enjoy quilting and love the fabric and tools and satisfaction, I don’t want my primary identity to be “quilter”. Lots of self-searching still to do, but I think my result will be to dramatically downsize my quilting supplies to just the things I really use and projects I really want to make and ramp other other activities, like the hiking I have been doing with my husband.
Pat, I can definitely relate to your reassessment. I am doing the same thing at a really large scale. I got caught up in a couple of years of exuberance, collecting way too many tools and fabrics over the last few years in anticipation of retiring last August. I did a ton of sewing in the immediate aftermath, cranking out quilt tops or portions thereof and finishing UFOs from 25 years ago-yes really! Now I have a room stuffed to the gills with quilting supplies and am realizing that I actually don’t want my primary identity to be “quilter”. I will still be a quilter and I will continue to make quilts but I am going to be ruthless in determining which projects are exciting enough that I want to invest my time, effort and money into, while still exploring lots of other fun and exciting activities in retirement. I injured my wrist a few weeks ago, and despite approval to sew, I haven’t really been called to go back into my sewing room, which is confirming that I need to do this. In August I am going to do a dramatic destash to just the things I need for the projects I am excited to do and a small and super curated scrap inventory. From there I will buy fabrics for each pattern when I am ready to start it. I have between now and the end of August to use up supplies and to decide which projects, tools and fabrics to keep. The rest will be sold or donated. Wish me luck! 😅
@michele6708 if you destash any material that would make these beautiful dresses let me know. I started quilting full time in 2012 and my life took a turn to so many life happenings that swirled me into not being able to sew. I'm very slowly getting back into quilting now. I need a sewing buddy.😊❤
One day I looked around and thought my space resembled a quilt factory and I don’t want that. My enthusiasm result in getting in too deep.
I think we have been programmed to think we can do it all! We all need to take stock every once in a while. Enjoyed the show today, thanks.
Retired recently. Kids far away. Plenty of time. Some days so overwhelmed by all the projects I have begun. Around Christmas I decided something similar. Work on one project UFO, one block of the month and one fun new thing. The rest remain dream projects which can be almost as fulfilling 🥰🥰 thanks, Pat for sharing so we all can relate.
It's much more enjoyable to not be over loaded with HAVE TO projects. Lightening your load to sewing projects that excite you will be a relief!
You voiced what has happened in my life. I have so many projects I want to do or have started for family and friends but time seems to slip away so much faster than it used to. I retired four years ago thinking I'd have so much more time to quilt, garden, and cross stitch. So much happens that we have no control over- in my case losing my Mom , Dad, daughter-in-law, and helping our son raise their two girls- but this year I'm trying to organize and balance my days so there is time for me to enjoy creating again. It's comforting knowing that there is a community of us. Thank you for today's video. Have a wonderful day.
Thank you Pat for your video and your honesty and just everything you do! I am newish to quilting having only just retired at the beginning of 2023. I am not yet overwhelmed but do sometimes find myself unsure what to do next even though I have 4 or 5 projects started! Your video is such a good reminder to even us “young” creators to pace ourselves and take stock on occasion and just be kind to ourselves so that we can BE our best selves. Have a beautiful day!
I have decided not to. " collect " so much fabric. I have more patterns and fabric then I could possibly make at this point. Love watching everyones tutorials of making the quilts but have to stop falling in love with all of them. Im going to live through all of you. Lol. Thanks for sharing your quilts with all of us. They are beautiful.
Loved the video this morning with your Come to Jesus moment Pat. The problem is we want to do it all but there are only so many hours in a day! We still have our day to day things to get done. Being retired does give more flexibility but again there’s only so much a person can do in a day. I personally can’t be sitting at a sewing machine or sitting to do cross stitch for hours on end. Maybe I sew an hour or so a day and cross stitch is my evening activity. Right now I’m really spending time decluttering. I’m getting older and want to get my home in order so that my daughter and son don’t have to deal with items that I should have gotten rid of years ago. I have projects galore…which I’m not getting rid of any time soon…but I would have to live to be 182 like you Pat to do all the things 😂
Thank you for your discussion today. You gave me permission not to feel guilty about my failure to follow through with my excitement & initial plans for purchased fabric! I really thought it was just me and I was alone! Even though I am retired, it is hard to get out of neutral or first gear to get every planned thing done each day! Life happens‼️ Feeling much better about myself, my sewing room & my stack of yet to be started projects‼️ Thank you again my Dear‼️💕😉
I completely relate to having the pile. I often have to forgive myself and just say “It is ok”. Every month I resolve to not purchasing anything new but you know what happens, I see something so cute, so unique, something just right, and so new stuff arrives. I need to show myself grace. I need to review more older things and maybe just move them on to a new home. Thanks for all you do.
Pat sometimes I feel anxious from all the projects you’re doing. So glad you took a step back to reassess the amount of projects to work on. While quilting is your business it’s important to feel passionate about which projects and what you are communicating to your viewers. You will figure it out and grow from it. Wishing you the best.
Pat, I'm turning 74 soon. I GET where you are. My quilting room is full of patterns and fabric. I cannot possibly live long enough to do what's in there - never mind what I will undoubtedly get excited about and buy in the future. I feel some urgency about making the ones I really love at this point and am trying to let go of the feeling of obligation about the projects I am less enthusiastic about than when I purchased them. It's weird how quickly I got old!! LOL. But quilting is supposed to bring me joy, and that has become my focus. JOY!
I also get it. Pat expresses it well and you do too. I am 71 and want to sew, quilt and cross stitch everything that brings me joy. At this point, I don’t have time for the ones that don’t.
I’m so glad for you Pat that you’ve had a “Come to Jesus” rethink! Lately I’ve been feeling frantic for you as your tension was coming across. Whew! You’re already showing less tension today. Yay for you!
Pat, those "Come to Jesus" conversations can be difficult, particularly when you have been an over achiever for so many years. I love your philosphy of working on what brings you joy. That is so much healthier for us. As we get older our priorities change and we really need that balance. Breaking both your wrists and twice dealing with cancer absolutely impacted your path.
You are one strong lady. Watching you has encouraged me to believe that I can accomplish my quilting projects despite dealing with chronic illnesses. There is no reason for me to pressure myself to churn out quilts several times a year. Working at my pace is ok.
Thank you for candidly sharing with us.
LOL! After I retired I was so lost. Did a bunch of nothingness. Then it dawned on me I need a schedule my office life ran on a schedule and I am detailed. So now I have a day planner. 5 smallish chores. Tick off then go to my sewing room and create. Made a world of difference having a schedule. I am more focused.
I 100% agree with you about the eclipse quilt. I have patterns that I will bless quilty friends with for this very reason.
Totally love how honest you are Pat and it makes me feel better about letting go of a few projects that have been hanging over my head for too long. Time is too limited to do projects I don’t like anymore.
Thanks Pat for showing us your true human side. I overloaded myself last year and tried to please everyone. I started a lot of quilting projects and then discovered I did not like them or did not have time to work on them. I sat down one day and told myself that I did not need this much on my plate, life is too short. I sorted my fabric and donated most of it. I sorted my projects and gave some to friends that liked them and kept only what I liked and what I knew I would finish. I am very happy with the decisions I made and now have much more time to spend with my family which is my biggest priority. I love your videos and all the tip, tricks and sew alongside I will continue to watch.
My granddaughter and I made an ice cream cone quilt when she was 8. It is spectacular.
You are speaking directly to my heart. Our house is so small & I have more fabric than "sense." It brings such joy to me although I'm not sewing. Mostly due to health issues for myself & husband. At least now I feel understood. Thank you for your time & willingness to share.
Thank you Pat! I appreciate you validating that it's ok for us to change our mind about projects. Life changes all the time and we have to roll with it! I have scaled back my sewing because there is so much else going on and that is OK. 🙂 it took me a while to realize that it's ok to do what I need and want to do. When it comes to creativity there are no 'Shoulds'! Have a blessed week.
I retired three years ago and thought the same as you. I filled these last years with getting "caught up" on a lot of UFOs and planned quilts, along with many, many sew sampler projects. Now, I'm being a lot more judicious about what I sew. If a sew sampler pattern or old ufo project gives me "meh" vibes I don't do it and either give it away or sell the fabric or make something that gives me the feels...which means it either builds a skill or offers learning a new technique or I just love it too much to pass it up. I've decided the time I have to sew is precious and limited so what I fill it with needs to fully fill my soul too and not just provide a to do list check off. Ps. I so love your videos and all the things you share. Never miss a post. Thank you for all that you do!
Pat, today’s topic is perfect for me! Retired 6 years ago, thought I would get so much quilting done, and now I need that “come to Jesus” conversation with myself. (And yes, we used that phrase at work alllll the time!) Thank you so much for being so real with us!
I cross-stitch, too, and now that I use CraftOptics lenses it’s so much easier to work on high-count fabrics. Love them!
Fun (or not so fun) fact…I broke my right wrist in a fall in May 2019. I feel your pain over losing sewing time to a broken wrist. So glad your injuries haven’t slowed you down 😊
I can totally relate! I have been in a severe slump lately,both due to my health and the fact that I have started too many projects at the end of last year and the beginning of this year and now I am overwhelmed.😂. Thanks Pat for sharing your plan and for giving us all permission to “Collect “ fabric, notions, etc…. And to let go of the thought of actually making some of the projects and letting some go. I needed that perspective from someone else! Thanks for all you do! Take care of yourself and Mr. Gregg!
I love following you. I can relate to all you said today. Im trying to not have too many projects started because I get overwhelmed and nothing seems to get finished. Thank you for just being honest and real. Have a wonderful day ❤
I have a pile. A pile of finished tops that I have to long arm. A pile of tops that need to be finished. A pile that needs to be started. A pile that needs to be cut. Oh let's not forget the pile that needs to be bound. Whew I am exhausted. Lol. I work a full time job, volunteer at my Church and love to spend time with my children, grandchildren and grand doggie. I just do the best I can. I have been working on completing projects. That is my current goal.l As always thank you Pat.
Sometimes i find i throw myself at projects when im having worries about my health, my kids, grandkids or my husband. Its a coping mechanism for me. After each hurdle i try to go through what i got tangled up in and regroup. Its all good! Love how you share and care about others. Love your talks with us. Keep up the good works!
Hi Pat, Thanks for sharing your experience and for your vulnerability through that process. It will help us all be aware of engaging with projects and be judicious with our time management so we don't become overwhelmed with the to do list. When retired, we will have much more time to sew, but still have limited time to complete projects. We need to live to be 182 or move things out! It makes sense to consider working on a smaller version or a portion of a pattern. It is good for us to let things go when they are no longer serving us, feeding our joy, and keeping us engaged in our hobbies. My local quilt shop has a free section and allows us to share books and patterns with her customers and it's a win-win!
I'm so glad someone else changes their mind over projects...I just sorted some and feel better to push some away for good
Thank you for being so real in your videos. I retired last November and couldn't wait to sit and sew whenever I wanted. I was even thinking I'd sew so much that I could sell what I made. After working at a desk/computer for almost 30 years, sitting at a sewing desk confined in a room was too similar. What I love: watching your videos, collecting/touching fabric, and creating a sewing space. Yes. I enjoy sewing as well. Just not in huge chunks at a time. Right now, I belong to a group at church where we make clothes to send to a mission in Jamaica for girls who are in orphanages and/or have been rescued from trafficking, etc. I will quilt and make other projects as well, but will most likely never sew to sell. I'm okay with that. :)
I think that many of us feel as you do. I know that I always want to do everything but then I get to the point where nothing gets done because it’s just too much.
Yes! I’m in the same boat! I thought I’d have so much more time when I retired but there are health issues in my family, there are grandchildren, and time with friends. So I have slowed down too! My sewing room is definitely my escape and joyful me time, so I don’t want to be stressed in there! Thank you for your honesty and all you do! I have learned so much watching you and reading your
books!
I enjoy your videos but I especially loved your real life frank discussion with yourself. I’m retired and know that I can become overwhelmed with projects, fabrics and patterns I want to make but I do not want to burn out of quilting. I’m so glad you share real life with us. It’s more important to enjoy making projects than to grind it out trying to enjoy it and only feeling relief that a project is done. Thank you Pat for sharing your thoughts behind your project decisions.
And this is why I watch every single episode you put up! It’s not just sew this, sew that. It’s so much more. Another thought provoking episode. Thanks Pat, I’ll be thinking about this all day now. 🤔
I definitely relate to trying to be realistic with what I can make and what I want to make. Thank you for sharing.
Pat, it’s as if you read my mind. I have so many projects ( quilting, crochet, embroidery) that I want to do. I just recently decided to step back and pick and choose those that really spoke to me. It’s almost like a weight has been lifted off of me. Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. They really hit home for me today♥️.
Ice cream door hanger...
The jingle of the ice cream truck in the neighborhood...
Go togeather!! 😊
I am two years retired and find that I have become more particular about the projects I am doing. So I could really relate to all you said. Thank you for saying those things.
Enjoy. If you don’t enjoy what you’re doing, you will burn out. Then you can not create new ideas for yourself…and us. Do “ you” Pat. 💐
Oh my gosh, your are good soul. Yes, retiring and thinking you have all this bonus time doesn't quite work out. We are busy gals....with projects on a list, but then there is life :) I love watching you, because you are real :)
Totally relate!!! Unexpected life things get in the way of all my sewing plans. Finishes make me feel more in control and happy. You do more than ten of us together so thanks for giving us permission to do what makes you happy
I am where you are. I’ve been overwhelmed for a while now, needing to step back or away from things. I’m just struggling with deciding where and what to step back from. I have actually sewn in a few weeks it’s all been quilting for others. Once my joy becomes a job it’s just not fun anymore. Hoping retreat later this week will help me find the “y” and put it back to Joy. Thank you Pat, for sharing where you are and how you’re working thru it. You are so relatable, I feel blessed I found your videos when I did. ❤❤😊😊
Hi Pat, I totally understand, I have more fabric now than I can ever use, but keep buying more 😮 please, please don’t give up your videos as long as you want to keep doing, I know that it’s selfish to ask, I look forward to them every weekday. But you have to do what makes you happy. Have a wonderful eclipse Monday!
I’m very happy to hear that you’re going to be more selective. I find all the quilts you work on, although amazing; always makes me feel like I should be doing more. I like working on 1 projects at a time, and finish it almost to the end before I start another one. When i watch your videos of how many you do, I feel overwhelmed FOR YOU! so glad your going to pick projects you ❤️ ❤️ Love. ❤️ shouldn’t we all! Hugs,
Thank you for sharing that you are taking time for yourself by deciding on what projects you want to actually make. I'm relatively new to your channel and these past few months I felt like I was being a slacker by only making two quilts a month, working on my block a months quilt projects and adding on one of your fast and fun projects. I was looking forward to seeing what your creative mind would have done with the solar eclipse quilt and loved the fabric you purchased. It was fun seeing the solar eclipse quilt made by the other followers. I was motivated to make the quilt as an add-on project this week and am enjoying the process. Thank you 🌞
Your dress quilt is going to be beautiful! Love the fabrics you are using.
I decided at the beginning of the year to make those quilts that I have “always wanted to make”. It’s hard to say no to great projects & beautiful fabric!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on collection, projects, and being realistic. I share your viewpoint!
Love that I’m not the only one who needs to “rethink” - 😂
You have definitely inspired me to go through my many stashes!!! I quilt, cross-stitch, and crochet!!! Too many loves in my life!❤
Yes to no UFOs. Mine will be completed by Dec 31 . Then one project each of quilting, cross stitch and knitting. So far I’m on track😊. Thank you for being such an inspiration and being with us in ‘real life’.
I retired from a factory job last year. I thought I’d be able to make so many quilts and sewing projects. I have a lot of ufos from squeezing classes in while work. A year later and I’ve made several quilts and only finished a few ufos. It’s good to hear you share your dilemma with us and how you’re solving them. I think I’ll be evaluating my projects too.
Thanks for encouraging us to trim down. I retired last year and have too high expectations. It almost became like a job and not a fun hobby. Thanks again.
Thanks Pat for another inspirational message! We do put a lot of stress on ourselves to keep up with or be better than and we need to step back every once in a while and take stock of what’s important in our lives! Thanks for making it ok to not have to “do and be everything “!
I can fully relate! When my youngest child started school full time I thought I’d have so much time to do things for me but I spread myself too thin and tried to do all the things and then the pandemic hit and I found myself with the kids at home and busy with helping them continue their schooling. After life went back to normal and I dove back into all the things and felt overwhelmed. It was now just too much. I’ve learned to say no with no explanation and shelved some projects and fully cancelled some things. It’s okay to do just what brings you joy in the moment and for that joy to shift!❤
I totally relate to where you are at! Choosing wisely and not overloading the must do with the want to do!
Thank you so much for sharing what you were and are going through. I’m at that point and it was so nice to hear someone else say what I have been feeling. You are the best and I appreciate you so much. Love your videos! Take care.
I know how you feel. I stopped collecting fabric for 2024. At 72 & having to take care of my husband who had a stroke 18 months ago, I don't have as much time to quilt. I can't participate in all the quilt alongs that I want to. I have to pick & choose, much to my dismay. I have a few things started to finish & I will dedicate most of my time & effort to Quilts of Valor. I have given family members each many quilts & have run out of recipients. I do love your videos!
Pat, I relate too well. Seem to never get anything finished. You are an inspiration. Thanks, Kathy
Thank you for your thoughts today. I too wanted to do all the things! Annie collected lots of fabrics and patterns and the same for all the cross stitch. I'm overwhelmed with all of it. I'm a slow stitched and quilter. Ill never get all of it done. So I appreciated your talk today. Because our hobby should be enjoyable, not stressful thinking it has to "get done."
Iam 82 and live in Bullard,Tx. With my daughter and her two children and one spouse in a 3 bedroom house. Yes at times a challenge. I did have a sweet sewing room but now being used by grandson for 4mo. I’m sewing in living room. Like you I am reducing my pile with only a few new projects. The Lord is good. I lost my husband in Nov. I’m no longer crying. I so enjoy your program. Please keep it up. I did approximately 25 yrs of cross stitch and loved it. But I just can’t do quilting, crocheting and ,cross stitch. I just not that fast anymore. I do miss it. Yes yes yes. Talk to ya later.🍪🌮🥑🌑🌼🐭👠😀☝️🤎🧵🤠👍🥰
I can definitely relate. There are so many patterns and fabrics at my house that I will never be able to finish. I still work full time and so my sewing time is limited. I should take a day and sort realistically. Thanks for being "real" and sharing this.
I think our wanting to be realistic about the projects we have collected has to do with Spring cleaning and wanting to get outside. Last week I had my "Come to Jesus" moment when, like you, I decided I did not want to finish some projects I had started. Thank you for letting us know we can make those decisions without guilt.
I finished my Solar Eclipse quilt last night! It was fun to make and I will bring it to the party this afternoon!
A timely thought process that is in line with my thinking. Many of my guild friends are working on multiple projects while I do one at a time, I do think it is a good thing to have a hand project and a machine project in the hopper. I have found that my retired friends are feeling rushed to finish holiday projects, etc. I had enough urgency as a purchasing manager of an electronics company. There is always a matter of moderation in all things and will be different for everyone. I always enjoy your thinking out loud whether it be fabric or project choices. Do what is best for you and what brings you joy.
Thanks for sharing what you’ve been going thru and being honest. I feel like your channel is always that way. And it encourages the rest of us. I have a special needs daughter and stopped working FT to help her, quilt friends who work FT think I have a ton of time to sew. I don’t, and living off 1 income can be hard, but life is about choices. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
I love it! I have cross stitch patterns like you do and quilting projects too many to count. You inspire me soooo much. My problem is I have let them overwhelm me so that I procrastinate and do very little to nothing each day. I am hoping to get my mojo back soon, but if I don't I still love your videos and your inspiration. Thank you!!!
THANKS PAT! Slowing down is permissible!!
Pat, you crack me up! I am nowhere near retirement (darn it) but watching your videos and reading your newsletters have really helped me. I love and agree with what you said about collecting (fabric, rulers, etc) being seperate from making. Some of the projects you show us I have completed and some I just admire while I do something else. Now to get started on Maudies Dresses (that's what I renamed it since that was my Grandma's name😁). Thank you for your kindness and inspiration!
I was given the gift of early retirement and thought I would have time to do all kinds of things. But God had other plans for me. I needed the time to take care of my mom before she passed last year and at the same time my daughter went through divorce, she and her two preschool children lived with us. Pat, I watch you and FQS and want to sew along to create all the pretty quilts, can someone say FOMO (fear of missing out) and I have already stepped back and enjoy what others are making. I have done this cross stitch also.
I think it is good to pause and evaluate what is going on in life and adjust plans and expectations. Thank you for being real and sharing your thoughts. Have a good day.
I really enjoyed your video especially talking about your fabric and projects. I retired two years ago and thought I am going to make so many quilts and cross stitch projects and I have only completed one quilt. I also have five raised garden beds that I am growing my vegetables. My husband calls me a hoarder because of all of my fabric. I have tried to be better about buying fabric. The quilt shop that was close to me closed up so now I have to do more online shopping and then hide the packages when they arrive. I realized that I really need to start making projects or stop buying fabric and supplies. I am currently working on a block of the month from two years ago and hope to have this completed by the end of April and then will move on to the next project. I appreciate your honesty and your thought process. Thank you for all you do!
quilting is my stress relief, I agree with you I too can get too much on my plate. So, I am happy to see that you can be honest with your self and proritze the project that make you happy. Honestly when I started to watch your channel (2 years ago)
I wondered how on earth you had so many projects going at the same time and was finishing everything without pulling your hair out. So glad to see you slow down 'Just a little" and enjoy your life.
Thank you so much for saying it is okay to be a collector!! I probably have enough to last a thousand years-and like you I will buy or collect more!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have a huge bucket list of dream projects, but as new great-grandchildren arrive (have 3), my list gets pushed back. Have at least 4 projects that are on hold due to our house fire in December 😢. Hopefully, these 4 projects will be completed once we get into our new house...approximately 6 months. Pat Sloan, you have helped me maintain my peace of mind these past few months! Truly appreciate your being here. Look forward to seeing you online everyday possible ❤🎉😊
That's the big problem. So many pretties, never enough time ❤
Yes, yes, and yes! We over commit ourselves no matter what stage of our life 😂😂😂. But I too have finally come to realize my life now is for living, not for “getting ‘er done”. I’ve decided to do that which I enjoy only, no big piles, dear !!!
I can surely relate to your situation. At 78 I am only semi-retired, as I still have my machine quilting business and a bunch of unfinished projects of my own. This year I make one personal quilting goal a month to move one of my projects forward. So far I met all 3 goals. It seems having just one goal in front of me at a time is working.
Good for you. It's ok not to use that fabric. Don't get yourself overwhelmed. It is not worth it. I see this as your chance to encourage other quilters how to keep from getting overloaded with fabric and projects. Thank you for sharing.
Yes we are all gulty of this and need to give ourselves a good talking too.
So glad you did this video. I feel so sad that I can’t do all of your projects. Long ago you gave us “permission” to choose only the ones we had time to do, but that doesn’t stop the excitement of wanting to do them all. There is such value to each one! Now that you are going to maybe not do as many projects, maybe I can take out that beginner cross stitch pattern I have and not feel like I’m missing something! You are the best!
Hi Pat! I think a lot of us are in the "collector" category. 😊😊 I realize your side of it is much different than ours-you're on the business side. I'm sure some of the things you order are to just show us, but you also mention things are sent to you as well. I can only imagine how overwhelmed you could be. The fact that you decided not to do the eclipse quilt-at least for now is probably so freeing for you. Yes, we are attracted to certain projects knowing good & well we may never do them! Paring back on things for you to actually do will probably be therapeutic for you 😊😊
Good morning Pat, loved this morning video and the parade of the eclipse quilts...fixed my notifications for your you tube videos
Totally in the same place...choosing what brings 100% joy, in between doing chores, and other aspects of life in retirement. :)
I can definitely relate. This spring has taught me to pair down. I have to because otherwise I will never get ANYTHING finished . Plus I need to do projects I enjoy. Thank you for sharing that I am not the only one who has made the decision to step back a little and work on things that grab my heart but are not overwhelming.
It's my 70th birthday today on the Eclispe so fun. Hope to make an eclispe quilt in the summer to commemorate both.
Yes, I agree with you. I retired 8 yrs ago, and I thought I’d get more done, now I have two senior little dogs that require more of my time so I have to choose my projects
Thank you for sharing your Project Thinking. Yes, I think we all have to reflect and reschedule. Our lives are always changing.
Funny you should bring today's topic up as my DH and I just had this discussion this week. Now I'm on the wrong side of 70, so tick tock. His take on this is that starting new projects is part of our creative journey. Finishing isn't necessary unless we're loving it. So, as an example, I just started and prepped a whole gardening quilt and finished appliqueing one block. And that's enough, thank you. So I'll put the rest into my baggie to go to my guild, see if anyone wants it, and if not,off to the Thrift Shop they'll go. I've supported the designer, happily made my favourite block, and I'm done. And that's okay. I have LOTS more fabric and ideas. Let the fourth be with you too.😊
I totally agree with you on the pressure we put on ourselves to make all the things. I had 9 unfinished quilts that were pieced and waiting for me to quilt. I decided I had to finish all of these quilts before starting something new. I am happy to say I have 7 projects completed and I am working on my 8th quilt. I will finish this one and go onto finish quilting my ninth quilt and then I will cool my jets and make only those projects that really excite me. Most of my quilts are donated through my Guild but I am going to stop pressuring myself and step back so I can look forward to my projects rather than feeling pressure to get them done. I’m glad you’re also making the decision to only make what makes you happy!
I'm right with you Pat. I want to do all the projects and I collect the fabrics to do them . The fabric comes and I change my mind. Ugh! It makes me happy
Hello Pat, I love this video today. When you said that your pile fell over, it made me laugh becauseit is so true and relatable. I retired late last year and decided to step away from the busyness. This doesn't mean that I don't slip up on this endeavor from time to time. I just strive to be more intentional about the projects that I want to do. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and all that you are working on. Your knowledge and experience are so helpful to me, and I enjoy watching your videos. The fabrics you are using for the Millie's Dresses are fabulous. It's going to be an adorable quilt. Have a great day. ❤😊