Not much, it would seem! I'm retired, and should have endless time for sewing, but somehow other pressing chores or duties intervene.

Also, the person I live with gets annoyed if I spend too much time up in the sewing room. So, though I try to get up there every day, I often don't -- except for a quick stop to soak up some of the ambiance. And, if I do make time to sew, I often don't sew as long as I'd like.

When I am alone at home, I will sew as much as I want...sometimes all day!

Good topic Wendy!
Before retiring I spent two hours a day quilting now
I'm lucking if I can find 2 hours a week quilting....

Annis you've inspired me love your quilt!

Geneva, I enjoyed reading your comments because I feel very much like you when it comes to how I spend my quilting time. Not all of it is piecing and quilting for me--in fact, a lot of it is reading, watching videos to learn a technique, practicing a technique, looking at a picture of a quilt I like and deconstructing it to figure out how it's put together, learning about composition and color and if the inspiration hits me, even to design something. I love piecing and quilting but it is not an obsession for me, rather a journey among the many other things I like to do (in retirement ) and the people I enjoy spending my time with.

Lovely quilt Annis... as usual!

I don't quilt nearly enough. Since my grandson moved in with us in September (he was 1 year old then) my quilting time is less. Though they will be moving into their own place soon, so I should have more time. Parker, my grandson loves to come in the sewing room with me to "help". I've had to put things up high and so that causes me to not have things where I usually use them. But I want all my grandkids to love my sewing room. So, I am happy to have Parker rearrange things for me.

I keep a mental list, which isn't very smart, of things I need to accomplish. Quilts that need to be made for babies, weddings, donations, etc. Then quilts that are simply for the purpose of creating, art quilts, etc, are last on the list. That probably isn't very smart.

I thought I would quilt a lot more when I retired. And I do, but not nearly as much as I thought I would. Sometimes I just like to go in my sewing room, sniff the fabric, pet the fabrics, look at all the fun threads, read the books and look out the window. I'm trying to give myself permission to not feel as if I must create something amazing all the time.

Thanks Wendy for putting this question out here. It's been good to think about the answer!

Take care,

Geneva

Beautiful quilt, Annis. So now here it is January 16th and you've nearly finished TWO quilts! Would you consider a move to the southeast to my house to help me whip out my 2015 resolution quilts? I am just amazed at what you accomplish in such a short time!!!

Beautiful quilt Annis, love the medallion feel and especially the outer border.

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They did Lois, I'm no more productive but the days are lovely and long and I feel totally chilled.

Lovely quilt, Annis. Good job!

What a beautiful quilt, Annis! I really enjoyed perusing the details and your sense of color is just delightful.

Hint: I thought I had it with me when I was filling out the copy.

I believe Wendy thinks retirement means someone put more than 24hrs in each day. To tell you the truth I am having problems with that concept myself. I can't figure out how it is years/months are getting shorter. It's hard to balance all that with my good intentions regarding UFO's.

Annis,
Your Sweet Sampler quilt is beautiful. Love the colors.

Annis, I absolutely love your quilt. It's a very good composition, pattern, colors and all

Well you'll have to tell us now

Annis your quilt is delicious,I absolutely love it. The ribbon effect of the outside border is great.

I better not tell you about the sniffing fabric. And now I've joined another challenge