Another Quilter

Hi all. I'm Cathy from Toronto, Ontario. Had my surgery in July 2003 and so far have lost about 150 lbs. Got about 80 to go. I'm a self-taught quilter. Took lessons eventually though, to unlearn all the mistakes I taught myself. So far, I've made a baby quilt (Eye Spy pattern), an Amish Sunlight and Shadows for my own bed, and a couple of Split Rail Fence quilts for friends. In my "Still To Do" pile is another Sunlight and Shadows quilt, as well as another Split Rail Fence. I find quilting quite therapeutic, as I'm a counsellor/social worker. Cathy.

Hey I just posted my first message on this board. I find quilting to be quite therapeutic also. I tell everyone it is what I do rather than go to a counselor!! ha ha. Have fun quilting!! Jackie K.

Hi! This is my first time posting to this board. I've been a quilter since 1973. I usually make my quilts for friends, family, gifts. I just finished a friendship star quilt for someone very special who is moving away. Quilting is very therapeutic for me. I can do it in the living room with the TV on for "white noise." I am a social worker with CPS and the stress does get to me. I am so glad that I can "unload" to someone who will understand the need to quilt to reduce stress. Dianne

I have to agree that quilting is very therapeutic. I can loose track of time when I'm quilting. There have been times my hubby has said "Don't you think you should go to bed?". If my mind is on sewing then it's not on the pain I have. I've got Fibromyalgia and at times the pain can be unbearable. The only part of quilting/sewing I don't really care for is the cutting. I wish I could train someone to do the cutting. I would even pay them to do it for me. As it is right now I have several things already cut and ready to sew. I usually will take at least one whole day if not 2 to get several things cut and ready. Then I can sit down and really enjoy the sewing part. Also if I'm sewing I'm not eating. Which is a good thing. Soft Hugs Aria