tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812906809127914231.post1501319452548862052..comments2023-10-22T04:36:44.503-05:00Comments on FlossieBlossoms: I'm realizing why I like quilting best...Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18173235828267519961noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812906809127914231.post-11662962248561467102010-04-30T08:53:43.670-05:002010-04-30T08:53:43.670-05:00Those pin cushions are amazing!! But, it's no...Those pin cushions are amazing!! But, it's no fun at all when our hobby becomes work. That sort of defeats the purpose, doesn't it? LOLLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264008817537561201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812906809127914231.post-10159565116535708322010-04-28T18:39:11.028-05:002010-04-28T18:39:11.028-05:00I think you've paid your dues Susan. I can re...I think you've paid your dues Susan. I can relate to the burn out as well. I remember a year or so ago, as I labored over (yet another) annual budget I took a deep breath and as I lay my pencil down on the desk I said, "I'm done." At that moment in time I knew without a doubt I was "over it". I then put my master plan of retiring early into motion and I was able to retire July 1, 2009 (after 2 wonderful careers totaling 36 years). It has been heaven ever since. And yes, I quilt what I want when I want. Just because I love it. Life is good. My spirit soars and never forget how blessed I am. <br /><br />You deserve to do what you want to do just because you want too! <br /><br />Yahoo!!<br /><br />SusanSusan Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303757856081421099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812906809127914231.post-69392712310993055062010-04-28T18:26:56.187-05:002010-04-28T18:26:56.187-05:00Been there, done that with making items to sell. F...Been there, done that with making items to sell. For me, it isn't worth the effort. Much more fun to make gifts instead. All I can say about those pincushions is...sweet!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001198718631356449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812906809127914231.post-22469851550296310972010-04-28T15:53:08.465-05:002010-04-28T15:53:08.465-05:00Dude, I used to teach a scrapbooking class to help...Dude, I used to teach a scrapbooking class to help out a friend. Maybe twice a month? I was kinda glad when the shop eventually closed - there is a reason my hobbies are hobbies and not my job!! So, I feel your pain. Although it has to be said, those are ROCKIN' pin cushions. Seriously good. But they look finicky and time consuming. Neither of which I especially love doing.<br /><br />Good going on the no-no bands, too. Mine are cut out but not sewn yet. Soon, I tell myself, soon!!Lynzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06872994520891826700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812906809127914231.post-21339232017847580412010-04-28T14:47:28.380-05:002010-04-28T14:47:28.380-05:00I love those pincushions! I wouldn't have the ...I love those pincushions! I wouldn't have the patience to make them either though.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479408778852456062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812906809127914231.post-15458239319885403122010-04-28T09:39:21.226-05:002010-04-28T09:39:21.226-05:00Those pincushions where sooo cute!! You have amazi...Those pincushions where sooo cute!! You have amazing talent.<br />I enjoy quilting more as well.Rachel Lockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832362482078180545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812906809127914231.post-45080372235322674352010-04-28T08:31:58.861-05:002010-04-28T08:31:58.861-05:00Boy oh boy, I can relate! It's amazing what w...Boy oh boy, I can relate! It's amazing what we do for $$, isn't it? I never made those cutie cake pincushions, but I did buy two slices at one of my favorite quilt shops to the tune of $14.95 a slice! Not cheap! But, much cheaper than me getting all frustrated and buying all the supplies myself. LOL It's time to sew for fun now, Sooz. You deserve it!carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17801265907110578386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812906809127914231.post-56241487335107437742010-04-28T08:24:51.120-05:002010-04-28T08:24:51.120-05:00I can imagine how burned out you got. I really di...I can imagine how burned out you got. I really dislike it when my passion slips into a "work" situation.<br /><br />Your little pincushions are so "sweet", but they must be a lot of work too. Sigh!!!<br /><br />Great idea for the little restraints.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.com