tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post6488742153600639010..comments2024-03-06T11:27:03.600-06:00Comments on A Sentimental Quilter: Creative StressKathleen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14793289458143493332noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-23319556867737539002011-05-31T07:26:41.431-05:002011-05-31T07:26:41.431-05:00I appreciate your honesty, Kathy.
Give up your s...I appreciate your honesty, Kathy. <br /><br />Give up your struggle. <br /><br />Einstein once said:<br />'Once we accept our boundaries, we go beyond them.'<br />I hate it.<br />I hate the fact that it is true.<br />But that's what it is: true. <br />Accepting our boundaries.<br />What a struggle.<br /><br />EstherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-35961543178893341382011-05-31T05:52:02.016-05:002011-05-31T05:52:02.016-05:00sometimes we all need a break, I have taken weeks ...sometimes we all need a break, I have taken weeks off from my sewing room and it was the best thing ever. When I came back I felt renewed.<br />I am sure this will happen to you, be kind to yourself, its all ok!<br />You need to recover first and foremost.<br />take care of yourself<br />kathieantique quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15379983489980682690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-56931503409735232852011-05-31T01:59:59.582-05:002011-05-31T01:59:59.582-05:00Kathleen, listen to your bloggers! You've been...Kathleen, listen to your bloggers! You've been given sage advice! I know when you are used to going 100 mph and all at once are forced to slow down, it is a hard adjustment. A mantra I have had since my first child was born is "this too shall pass." It reminds me that when things get stressful and hectic, it will pass. And when things are calm and quiet...enjoy them. Because they too shall pass. <br />A few years ago, I had a horrible bout of depression brought on by menopause and no longer making the hormones I needed to think. It was horrible feeling like I might never be a creative person again...but I found out what was wrong...gave my brain time to heal and now I am back to not being able to keep up with my ideas!! <br /><br />Take care of yourself. <br />Deb from clutteredquilter.blogspot.comDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-41701892205727575352011-05-31T01:25:22.824-05:002011-05-31T01:25:22.824-05:00well sounds like you were given very good advice b...well sounds like you were given very good advice by everyone, not sure about you but if quilting becomes an obligation, Im done forever doing it, nothing takes the joy out of something which becomes an obligation for me.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-21585719584298697052011-05-30T20:20:49.053-05:002011-05-30T20:20:49.053-05:00Give yourself time to heal, for heavens sake! Soun...Give yourself time to heal, for heavens sake! Sounds like you have a lot going on right now to be worried about another book. (Can't help adding though, a Little Women Quilt book would be really neat!) Take care!Jeananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-3529663064804828712011-05-30T12:39:19.459-05:002011-05-30T12:39:19.459-05:00Kathy,
Don't worry, we'll be here when you...Kathy,<br />Don't worry, we'll be here when you return from "vacation." Your daughter only turns eighteen once, enjoy it while you can. Take a stroll through that beautiful garden every chance you get. Your "mojo" will return and then we'll stand back and watch you go!The Civil War Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336857233259680225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-78803797987561027522011-05-30T12:37:05.445-05:002011-05-30T12:37:05.445-05:00There are so many things I would like to say, but ...There are so many things I would like to say, but I see that many other people have already said them...I'll just say that I think you have to be authentic to yourself, to what you are feeling. You cannot be creative if you are not being authentic. You cannot force creativity, either....So rest, care for yourself as WELL AS YOU ARE ABLE, and only do what you feel like doing.........Do this for its own sake, not to be some sort of jump start into quilting again! Just do it for your own sake. Live in the minute. See what happens..........Smile gently, listen to your heart. You'll be safe, you really will!Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-11072253009267663002011-05-30T12:15:14.492-05:002011-05-30T12:15:14.492-05:00Promiss yourself that you may not quilt for 2 week...Promiss yourself that you may not quilt for 2 weeks.<br />Then it comes by itself.<br />Nothing to worry about.<br />Take it easy.<br />Get well first and enjoy the birthday of your beautifull daughter.<br />Greetings from a sunny Holland. JannyJanny Schoneveldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-33055782010052903662011-05-30T11:58:59.697-05:002011-05-30T11:58:59.697-05:00Kathy, what you are experiencing is quite common a...Kathy, what you are experiencing is quite common after anesthesia and surgery. Many people think of them as affecting only the body, but their effect on the brain can be even more profound. You've gotten good advice: rest, be kind to yourself,do what you feel like doing, give yourself time. I'd add that you might want to check with someone who knows a lot about nutrition and brain health and make sure you're getting the nutrients you need to enhance your healing. It can take a while.Dora, the Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043451474748191494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-1936363496577535082011-05-30T10:11:20.642-05:002011-05-30T10:11:20.642-05:00Since I just received your latest book for a Mothe...Since I just received your latest book for a Mother's Day gift, I am fine with the idea of "no new book for a while". I picked out several projects from CWSC and I need to make those first!! So relax and heal then everything else will fall into place.<br /><br />CharlotteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-54575685133491447592011-05-30T08:48:57.199-05:002011-05-30T08:48:57.199-05:00Ah, the rhythms of life. A child graduating and tr...Ah, the rhythms of life. A child graduating and trying to heal from surgery...take a nap, take your daughter shopping and to lunch, and enjoy the day...no stress. Your friends and fans will be waiting for you when you return to designing and creating. I took up quilting in ernest when I became an empty nester, and it saved my sanity. I hug you through the wires, Kathleen!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161616907762241275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-18538149097272951772011-05-29T21:09:48.924-05:002011-05-29T21:09:48.924-05:00Kathy, please, try not to stress - I know it's...Kathy, please, try not to stress - I know it's hard when people keep asking (how rude! obviously they've not had surgery - not that I know of LOL). Your mojo will come back. Stress holds back the healing, just do what you feel like doing (not what you THINK you should be doing!). I know the vast majority of us will be patiently waiting for as long as it takes.<br />Enjoy the planning and executing of DD's 18th birthday! The time does go so fast - it seems like only last month my first granddaughter was born, and she's already 10 1/2 and the other is 9!!! And congratulations to Evan, for graduating college!!! A lot of hard work went into that.<br />And your gardens look so pretty!! enjoy that too (Thanks, Paul, for doing all that hard work - ya dun good!!)<br />((((hugs))))<br />Gerda in AlbertaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-59037121905051920112011-05-29T20:32:23.998-05:002011-05-29T20:32:23.998-05:00Sounds like you have to best support...family and ...Sounds like you have to best support...family and friends. You are a very creative person so I have no doubt after your mind gets the rest it needs you will back to creating and who knows what new ideas will come out! We'll all be at the station!fernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574438827016571137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-69425193116272656862011-05-29T20:21:59.048-05:002011-05-29T20:21:59.048-05:00Take care of yourself! You need timeto heal.
Enjoy...Take care of yourself! You need timeto heal.<br />Enjoy your pretty flowers and your lovely daughter...(Happy Birthday to her). And you son after graduation (congrats to him).<br />I think that we can't force creativity...yours will pop back up as you heal.<br />Don't worry, there will be lots of quilters at the station when you are ready. We wouldn't forget you!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-88554844139683006762011-05-29T20:03:31.731-05:002011-05-29T20:03:31.731-05:00You have to listen to your own body and take care ...You have to listen to your own body and take care of yourself first. We don't get to pick and chose when we will feel better. It just happens. You should really listen to your dogs. They are saying keep your nose to the Joy Trail. Maybe there's a new adventure waiting for you at the end of your recovery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-84233361435019181812011-05-29T19:35:07.947-05:002011-05-29T19:35:07.947-05:00just take it easy a bit longer Kathy. let your bod...just take it easy a bit longer Kathy. let your body and mind heal. with the healing will come your inspiration again. your friends will be here waiting for you when you are ready. but dont push your self. if you do you will be unhappy with the results! sit out in the garden and enjoy those bueatiful flowers! it is amazing what can happen when you just sit and do nothing and let your mind wanderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-51254107098187798452011-05-29T18:29:03.783-05:002011-05-29T18:29:03.783-05:00Don't be too hard on yourself Kathy, leave it ...Don't be too hard on yourself Kathy, leave it be for awhile. It will come back, and with a vengeance I suspect.Elytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857438599489754345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-50289251651663882432011-05-29T18:25:09.157-05:002011-05-29T18:25:09.157-05:00Hi Kathy,
You have permission to relax, rejuvenate...Hi Kathy,<br />You have permission to relax, rejuvenate, remember and remove yourself from deadlines...They can be what derails us many times. I belong to a quilt group, we get together once a month, just to do some handwork, some gabbing, some tea and scones and whatever floats our boats! What did quilters do before the internet, email, iphones? They didn't get consumed with consumerism....Is that a word?? I too love searching the blogsphere late at night when I can't sleep, but honestly it can put us into overload....Do what you LOVE...when you want, on your schedule.....I do hope you take some time just for you...<br />Hugs,<br />WendyWendyhttp://quiltsbythesea.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-84034795689310745232011-05-29T17:22:25.584-05:002011-05-29T17:22:25.584-05:00I loved reading these great supportive posts from ...I loved reading these great supportive posts from all these wonderful women! It's only been a few weeks since your surgery so you're bound to still feel pretty lousy, physically. Plus you have a lot going on - your daughter's birthday celebration, and then graduations. And this weather, oh, this weather. Even I, who am not usually bothered by bad weather, have pretty much had enough this non-spring, and find myself in a bit of a funk. Anyway, there are better days ahead. Just hold on a bit longer.Ingridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13238065563471875628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-91330313355441949602011-05-29T16:54:52.284-05:002011-05-29T16:54:52.284-05:00Hi Kathy, I can sense the distress you are feeling...Hi Kathy, I can sense the distress you are feeling, and I think it's great that you have been so honest!!! I had major surgery a few years ago and I know what that kind of assault on the body and the spirit can do! Just veg out and don't feel in the least bit guilty! As a nurse and a woman I understand the tremendous ajustments you have had to make over past months, (both physical and emotional & it can get very emotional!) and even if it doesn't feel like it now, (and it certainly doesn't!) you WILL get your old self back.....but in your own time.... Flick off any expectations you and or others have of you and just sit with it, if that takes 6 months or more, then so be it...... (It actually takes about a year for the body to fully recover from a major surgery, for your hair, skin and nails too!<br />I wish I could give you a big hug!, so consider this a big hug (....)!!!<br />The waiting room at the station will be full of your dedicated followers when your train comes in ok!!! Instead of trying to get creative, why not treat yourself to a facial or hand and foot massage, I'm talking about self-love here, give yourself permission to have some self-love girl, you deserve it!!!!<br />Fondest Regards, MerilynMerilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017362688960778176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-43882330341042910632011-05-29T14:59:19.663-05:002011-05-29T14:59:19.663-05:00Please take care of yourself and let your body hea...Please take care of yourself and let your body heal. We followers who love you and your quilts will be at the station waiting for you.<br />Happy Birthday to your daughter.<br /><br />DarlisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-51556472502565459522011-05-29T14:57:38.367-05:002011-05-29T14:57:38.367-05:00What a great post. I have so much respect for the...What a great post. I have so much respect for the truth and the woman that can stand up and share it. I knew I liked you but now, now I think I just gotta hug you!!! I relate to your post. I sometimes feel blocked and pressure (self-induced). I hope sharing helps to loosen the cap on the stress-cap. Sometimes it does that. Sometimes it nice to know so many people relate and so many people care. Plus I reckon you get advice. I'm not carrying any of that along but I am letting you know I sure care & wish you peace when you look up into the stars tonight!*karendianne.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15557033346962825857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-45536308851096268152011-05-29T14:56:46.712-05:002011-05-29T14:56:46.712-05:00I take care of me first. I am grateful for my hard...I take care of me first. I am grateful for my hard working husband. Since my grandfather passed this year I have been stuck as far as quilting goes. <br /><br />Take care of yourself. Adding stress and pushing (creativity counts in this) never helps.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788501040456075846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-58615842418922788902011-05-29T14:55:32.011-05:002011-05-29T14:55:32.011-05:00Hi Kathy, I know how you feel. Excactly one year a...Hi Kathy, I know how you feel. Excactly one year ago, I was very sick and diagnosed with a chronic disease. I didn't feel like myself and felt even worse because I didn't have the energy or any desire to stitch. I wondered if I would ever have an interest again in something I enjoy so much. It took about three or four months, but I slowly got my groove back. Sometimes I think our bodies just need time to heal...your health should be your priority right now. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414891655779675048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-3855792148111681452011-05-29T14:55:15.490-05:002011-05-29T14:55:15.490-05:00Thank you all for being so much smarter than I am ...Thank you all for being so much smarter than I am right now! You are all so right about everything. It's still scary to not be able to bring myself to sew or quilt at all when I know it would help me feel better.Kathleen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793289458143493332noreply@blogger.com