the sign

i've been a little depressed and overwhelmed with life for the last little while. (it happens). i always know when i'm blue because i don't feel like making anything. and i don't want to blog. naturally then, the first sign that i'm on the up is that i get inspired and start itching to make things again slash wonder where my knitting basket is. you know what? i love that tumblr, because all i had to do was look at mine for a little bit and there you go- i'm absolutely dying to make a quilt. hopefully i'll feel all the way back to normal soon...and then i will make something like this:

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plus, it will save me the trouble of trying to organize and find room for all my fabric at our new place that is sans craft room. i think i'd rather just unpack it and sew it up. yep, i think i'm feeling better...

ps- this is my favorite quilting book ever.

Comments

[kara]

making a quilt sounds so lovely. but it would be hard for me to do something like when when i am down in the dumps. i found this quote on a blog today and i thought i would share.

Your heart is like a great river after a long spell of rain, spilling over its banks. All signposts that once stood on the ground are gone, inundated and carried away by that rush of water. And still the rain beats down on the surface of the river. Every time you see a flood like that on the news you tell yourself: That’s it. That’s my heart.

murakami

your blog is so pretty! glad i found it!

[Ellen Patton]

I love that quilt book too. I made the red/white striped quilt (a big one for my big wall). I wish I had time to quilt every day!

Can you send me your new address? I have something to send to you. patton_ellen@hotmail.com. Thx.

[Lindsay Jewell]

Loving the quilt photos. I'd really like to learn how to make on someday. Good luck to you with your creative inspiration. :)

[Sara*P]

I get so much inspiration out of your tumblr, too. :) Glad you're starting to feel better. xoxo

[Tiffany]

I think you and I have so much in common. I'm glad to know my ups and downs are human! Thanks for all of the inspiration!

[Amanda]

I totally hear you! I've been having a hard time for awhile, and yesterday I thought to myself that one indicator of depression for me is not wanting to create. Well, wouldn't you know... this morning I hit a great sidewalk sale and bought three huge bags of fabric. I walked away with ideas brewing, already feeling a little bit better.

[FertilAid]

Pretty quilt photos..I love them all...Your blog is really awesome...soo beautiful things are being shared..thanks

[Addie]

Thanks for sharing about Tumblr. I've been browsing yours and started one of my own (I loooove the images you've shared-- I put some of them on my own site.. hope you don't mind). Lovely quilt photos. =)

[ahmootha]

Hope you feel better soon. 'This too shall pass'

[tasha]

don't worry, we all get in ruts here and there....i'm sure you'll come up with a super cute quilt that will motivate everyone to go "make something"!

[Susi]

So glad you are feeling better. I also have been struggling with depression. I've been checking your blog often because you always seem to raise my spirits and help me put things into perspective. I look forward to seeing your new quilting project. Sending you ((hugs)) and positive vibes.

xo Susi xo

[Victoria]

I know what you mean about being down in the dumps. I have several knitting projects on the go that I just can't pick up of an evening and have a load of sewing projects that need starting or completing, but recently I've just been lacking in positive energy. I'm glad that you have found a quilt to make. I too have decided to make a quilt for my sister in law's forthcoming baby...not something I have done before but maybe a new challenge will shake me into action!!