tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post2983003690992067553..comments2024-02-15T20:06:54.293-08:00Comments on Thoughts and Thimbles: (Finding) Time to Get Crafty~ Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-5607686495267998472018-06-08T06:51:23.263-07:002018-06-08T06:51:23.263-07:00Shannon,
It's always lovely to hear from some...Shannon,<br /><br />It's always lovely to hear from someone who's a long-time reader! It's crazy how time flies, isn't it? I often think about that when I'm reading a blog -- there a few I've followed for over a decade now, and it's remarkable to see how things change. I'm so glad you found the post helpful! As someone who "loves" to tie my identity to my output, I'm looking for a better perspective in that area, too. :-)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-73730033898136908242018-06-08T06:47:56.813-07:002018-06-08T06:47:56.813-07:00Anne-Julie,
I must admit, I don't keep super-...Anne-Julie,<br /><br />I must admit, I don't keep super-close tabs on what I spend on crafting... maybe therapy would be cheaper in the end! ;-) I'm so glad you found this post helpful. I was so hesitant to write it, because to do seemed like saying "Here are all the answers" when really, I'm just muddling along most (maybe all?) of the time. Thank you for taking the time to comment -- you've brightened my day!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-71685584188669620512018-06-07T16:20:46.413-07:002018-06-07T16:20:46.413-07:00What a lovely post. I think I have been following ...What a lovely post. I think I have been following your blog since you got engaged and my littles were only slightly older... and now I have teenagers with jobs and driving and boyfriends and picking out college. Time flies. I find the part about not doing it all, but doing all that is important to you to be a wise way of phrasing how we value time. Not to tie our identities to our output. This was something I needed to read today. :) Blessings to you and your family. Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16130494587548828799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-55223973902111908582018-05-30T05:53:56.089-07:002018-05-30T05:53:56.089-07:00Thank you so much Shannon to take the time to shar...Thank you so much Shannon to take the time to share your thoughts: I know it was posted a few days ago but I wanted to wait to have the time to read it well, and I know I'll read it again. It will certainly help me to think about what I do during the day, the time I put to it and if it's worth it at the end. A lots of reflexions ahead! You made me laugh when you said that crafting is cheaper that therapy: it's so true! Hahaha!!!<br /><br />Again thank you so much and have a great day! :)<br /><br />Anne-Julie<br />from Quebec, CanadaAnne-Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-10792741939972905632018-05-29T14:29:22.120-07:002018-05-29T14:29:22.120-07:00Laura,
Lovely to hear from you -- especially your...Laura,<br /><br />Lovely to hear from you -- especially your exciting September arrival! :-) Congratulations! <br /><br />Knot-front maternity dresses sound like a lovely summer staple. I *completely* agree that cutting out a project is the worst bit. There's something so final about cutting into fabric (scary), and it's not easy to spread out yards of fabric with little ones around (inconvenient). Those two things combined... <br /><br />Best wishes for your cutting and sewing, and especially the last few months of pregnancy!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-24940583429346002302018-05-28T04:42:38.807-07:002018-05-28T04:42:38.807-07:00Good thoughts! It gave me some things to analyze a...Good thoughts! It gave me some things to analyze about my situation. I don’t sew a whole lot anymore although I still manage a project every few months. I’m determined to crank out four variations on a knot-front maternity dress for myself here soon though, to get me through the summer! (Baby #5 is due in September.) :) That being said, maybe I should go work on cutting out pieces (my most procrastinate-able task)... ;)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234162572763034574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-63104105774192842322018-05-27T19:09:15.336-07:002018-05-27T19:09:15.336-07:00I'm so glad you found it helpful! I admire you...I'm so glad you found it helpful! I admire your commitment to completing one project at a time. So far I'm doing pretty well with knitting (my goal there is actually two at a time -- that way if one project is more challenging, the other can be my "mindless" project), but I'm not very good about that with sewing. It tends to create much more mess, plus the stress of unfinished projects. Something I should work on!<br /><br />Ooh, the Liberty fabric sounds wonderful! What a clever husband you have. :-) <br /><br />I wish I could that I'm very organized, but it's something I strive for. I think it would make my hobbies much more enjoyable and less frustrating! <br /><br />Cheers,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-21722020966358696542018-05-26T17:17:49.110-07:002018-05-26T17:17:49.110-07:00Thank you Shannon! I enjoyed this post -now I am n...Thank you Shannon! I enjoyed this post -now I am not so embarrassed at my lingering projects!! I have not got children but I do work and sometimes I wonder where the time goes!! I have one personal rule which is I must complete a project before starting another. Works for me. My main issue is space and I only have a small table to work on so it gets challenging sometimes especially with a very curious and helpful cat sharing our home! <br />My husband is very encouraging and treated me to some lovely liberty fabric which is my current project. <br />You really must be very organised to achieve all you do x Anna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02938572497393185919noreply@blogger.com