tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541488844616624304.post4150967483733701882..comments2024-03-11T04:43:52.655-04:00Comments on Hanging On by a Needle and Thread: Quilter's BlockSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15688785042826378058noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541488844616624304.post-706113758387830952015-04-03T08:48:48.235-04:002015-04-03T08:48:48.235-04:00Lots of good suggestions here! I like to look thro...Lots of good suggestions here! I like to look through old quilt magazines for inspiration. Many times there were projects I wanted to make "sometime" and now might be the time. Often, just looking at pretty things gets me in the mood. Quilt shop hopping also gets the creative juices flowing!Jean https://www.blogger.com/profile/02953574832610193585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541488844616624304.post-69861907249630038632015-04-01T18:03:35.984-04:002015-04-01T18:03:35.984-04:00I work on a different project like beading or gard...I work on a different project like beading or gardening. Maybe you just need someone to make something for? My son and his fiancé just moved in together so now I'm on full speed sewing and quilting while a few weeks ago I just beaded. Hope this helpsBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992246515171206371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541488844616624304.post-75645741564732128412015-04-01T14:43:17.832-04:002015-04-01T14:43:17.832-04:00Once or twice a year I am just not moved to be cre...Once or twice a year I am just not moved to be creative. It's usually because I need a rest. Sometimes it's because I'm doing something 'uncrafty' (like my job...) that requires all my concentration. If I go into my sewing room and start ORGANIZING my stuff I will often unearth something that kicks the 'on' switch back into place. Rest. You deserve it! P.S. -- a little girlfriend time could be just the ticket too, or a road trip to a fabric store with lots of displays...Sewing Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907568309756938880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541488844616624304.post-35161301005502516062015-04-01T10:20:23.346-04:002015-04-01T10:20:23.346-04:00Sometimes, I just need a rest. And, that's ok...Sometimes, I just need a rest. And, that's okay. But, if a block lasts too long, I'll indulge myself with a new project. But,mostly, I use it as a chance to clear away the clutter. Sometimes, I just need a fresh view to feel creative. Good luck! I'm sure it will pass. LaneLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961668927812199081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541488844616624304.post-65458233112070674642015-04-01T09:58:28.586-04:002015-04-01T09:58:28.586-04:00Oh no!!! I hope it is not contagious.Oh no!!! I hope it is not contagious.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541488844616624304.post-22166856397262435612015-04-01T09:43:01.110-04:002015-04-01T09:43:01.110-04:00I cut scraps into usable sizes when I'm betwee...I cut scraps into usable sizes when I'm between projects. Sometimes I'll just sew triangles into squares with random pairing. Ideas come while you are doing this busy work. Meanwhile you are preparing for a scrap quilt in the future.Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064308660138307797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541488844616624304.post-26947735102311238582015-04-01T08:47:06.633-04:002015-04-01T08:47:06.633-04:00I'm convinced that when we experience these &q...I'm convinced that when we experience these "quiet" times, our subconscious is hard at work. I predict a burst of energy in your future. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07763395622211185863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541488844616624304.post-19144682984071128592015-04-01T07:42:59.226-04:002015-04-01T07:42:59.226-04:00May I suggest just playing with some scraps witho...May I suggest just playing with some scraps without a plan. Be a 5 year old with no knowledge of right or wrong in quilting and go. Ideas will happen.stitchinpennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341867288910993051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541488844616624304.post-28321950582944819802015-04-01T07:12:12.990-04:002015-04-01T07:12:12.990-04:00I can relate! My quilter's block time is on th...I can relate! My quilter's block time is on the way out.Ellen T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02159422014320716430noreply@blogger.com