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06-11-2011, 01:44 PM

#51

Katts 14

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All my therapy is either hanging (crossstitch) or on somebodys bed.

06-11-2011, 01:46 PM

#52

Butterfli19

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapykate

I have been caring for my 92 year old mother and working full time, sewing keeps me sane!! I escape and only think about the pattern, material etc. I told someone, that I sew good karma into my quilts.
sending good thoughts to your father and both you and your husband.

I love this!

06-11-2011, 01:50 PM

#53

MargeD

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I join my prayers for you and your family. It's never easy to move, I know, I had to leave my home of 33 years and move to an apt., can't keep the house when all you have is SS and the savings and 401K are gone trying to pay medical bills. We did move 3 miles from my son, his wife and 1 year old granddaughter Zoe, so that is a plus. Like the saying goes, when life gives you scraps - make quilts. My husband used to tell me to go quilt when I got cranky, and it worked most of the time. I'm just not happy unless I'm quilting, although my arthritis is slowing me down a little. A few years back I would get up, get dressed for work, sew for a half hour or so, go to work, come home, make dinner and sew some more - I was in quilter's heaven and the church fair had a lot of quilted projects to sell. I've been able to quilt a lot more since Jan and I got my sewing spot set up in my bedroom. Even when I have to clear my bed before I can go to sleep, it's worth it. Hang in there, things will get better.

06-11-2011, 02:01 PM

#54

My time

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That's a lot to take in one day. Aren't we lucky to have our love for sewing. Hang in there maybe your husband will get a position he loves even more?

06-11-2011, 02:14 PM

#55

Pat G

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Yes, Jana, because it's a touch of our "normal" life now that your world has been rocked. The routine of life is so comforting.
Hope your life gets settled down soon.

06-11-2011, 03:03 PM

#56

Cassews

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sewing= therapy and cheaper than a dr !LOL well unless you have to buy a machine.LOL

Whenever I am stressed I either sew or quilt! helps me out alot for sure ! The ripping out of threads is my real "patience" therapy~LOL

06-11-2011, 03:04 PM

#57

Cassews

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Forgot one thing - prayers for your dad and your family also !

06-11-2011, 03:42 PM

#58

sewmuchlove

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So sorry to hear about your Father. For me sewing is my therapy also. Good times it is just fun to do but when I'm under stress quilting is the only to calm my mind and spirit.
Best wishes to you.

06-11-2011, 03:47 PM

#59

Julie in NM

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Mom has advanced ALZ. Yes sewing and everything that goes with it is my therapy. Work full time which is also part of my escape but still need to sew and sew and sew and sew.

06-11-2011, 03:51 PM

#60

leiladylei54

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Prayers for your father's safe recovery. We all have our form of therapy when things get a bit frazzled. Mine is raking leaves....yep, what a weird therapy but I find I can take out my frustrations on those leaves. LOL