tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post8005850213555009796..comments2024-03-28T06:02:47.352-07:00Comments on Happy Cottage Quilter: Crafting for health?Jocelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-38218008934931704152012-10-24T11:50:36.570-07:002012-10-24T11:50:36.570-07:00For me, the easiest way to calm down, relax, or se...For me, the easiest way to calm down, relax, or settle my mood is to do something with my hands. Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-52900717118262073052012-10-23T11:09:38.582-07:002012-10-23T11:09:38.582-07:00I enjoyed this post a lot. Do what you like and yo...I enjoyed this post a lot. Do what you like and you can't go wrong as far as "therapy" goes.Carrie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10063988589711911820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-78665209909211005252012-10-22T10:03:10.400-07:002012-10-22T10:03:10.400-07:00What a fantastic post! Thank you so much for shar...What a fantastic post! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740642815128986086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-8288923154970560352012-10-22T08:24:37.805-07:002012-10-22T08:24:37.805-07:00Quilting truly is my therapy. =) Great post!!Quilting truly is my therapy. =) Great post!!Amy, a redeemed sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324661637036868565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-4800330219035814542012-10-22T08:24:30.381-07:002012-10-22T08:24:30.381-07:00Quilting truly is my therapy. =) Great post!!Quilting truly is my therapy. =) Great post!!Amy, a redeemed sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324661637036868565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-64237261401597551822012-10-18T09:05:48.783-07:002012-10-18T09:05:48.783-07:00I find knitting to be the thing that reduces my st...I find knitting to be the thing that reduces my stress the most. Something about hand work and repetition that is calming to me. I enjoy piecing and applique too whether it's by hand or machine. It's the actual quilting that can sometimes cause stress if it's not going well.Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187456682218408410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-82352841757109835582012-10-18T07:36:41.051-07:002012-10-18T07:36:41.051-07:00Well Said, my life is pretty stressful. If I did...Well Said, my life is pretty stressful. If I didn't quilt and do other crafts my quality of life would not be good. I ran across a quote that I love and have at my desk that says just that! "Art is the only way to run away without leaving home." Twyla Tharp LizzieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-72673383535936023052012-10-18T05:31:42.230-07:002012-10-18T05:31:42.230-07:00Yes I agree. Whatever craft you enjoy does have a ...Yes I agree. Whatever craft you enjoy does have a calming effect and a feeling of achievement and satisfaction.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07340659061418703537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-78487199015392262522012-10-17T17:05:49.997-07:002012-10-17T17:05:49.997-07:00I am sure mine would say overly sensitive....
Cra...I am sure mine would say overly sensitive....<br /><br />Crafting takes the blues away and give me a sense of accomplishment!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-75190898675677077102012-10-17T11:21:19.696-07:002012-10-17T11:21:19.696-07:00I've worked with my hand since making mud pies...I've worked with my hand since making mud pies and putting Froot Loops on the top when I was five. Not kidding...<br /><br />Then my Auntie taught me decoupage. <br />Then I learned to sew.<br />Then I learned to paint.<br /><br />I love to watch quilters work (only have done a wee bit)...<br /><br />I love to watch my momma crochet and I loved to watch my gramma knit. Both escape me.<br /><br />In the end I do what feeds my own soul. I try and to follow my own calling and try not to be conformed to anyone elses.<br /><br />Beautiful post.<br /><br />Love, RebeccaRebecca Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-26259395201563808692012-10-17T10:59:28.479-07:002012-10-17T10:59:28.479-07:00My blog title is Quilting & Other Craft Therap...My blog title is Quilting & Other Craft Therapy, so I know this to be true! Although I still find myself straying away for long stretches of time when I probably need to be creative most. Being aware is the 1st step to change, right? Deb@asimplelifequiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178872701953461660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-64105690336359891642012-10-17T08:57:55.295-07:002012-10-17T08:57:55.295-07:00Couldn't have said it better; I know crafting ...Couldn't have said it better; I know crafting and baking helps me through difficult times and makes me feel relaxed and invigorated. Great post!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-26187184873459401132012-10-17T08:36:20.040-07:002012-10-17T08:36:20.040-07:00I knew this even before reading your post. A litt...I knew this even before reading your post. A little embroidery each morning, first thing, is almost essential to my well being.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05835208971743967582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-48833019036173854832012-10-17T07:38:15.409-07:002012-10-17T07:38:15.409-07:00I totally agree, Jocelyn. There's so much I c...I totally agree, Jocelyn. There's so much I could say on this subject, especially as it relates to me but I won't bore you with details. <br /><br />I am firm, firm believer in taking time to seek out a creative outlet. We all have hidden talents and we just need to keep looking till we find 'the' one that makes our hearts sing. I live in retirement community and I can't get over how so many do nothing but wait for the next doctor's appt. Oh, I could go on and on. LOL <br /><br />Thank you for sharing something so important. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889819189264646562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-32392689296183916582012-10-17T07:04:25.761-07:002012-10-17T07:04:25.761-07:00Oh I definitely agree ... for me, handwork especia...Oh I definitely agree ... for me, handwork especially is therapeutic! But honestly, working with crafts from creation (acorns, sweet gum balls, hickory hulls, leaves, flowers, etc.) gives me incredible delight! :)Denise :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07306906507013593208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-24754876752199113222012-10-17T07:02:51.239-07:002012-10-17T07:02:51.239-07:00I too enjoy creating! I agree! DH enjoys cooking ...I too enjoy creating! I agree! DH enjoys cooking and baking so we are getting into our own good grooves!andsewonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217697598519788982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-4842674543530643932012-10-17T06:04:56.049-07:002012-10-17T06:04:56.049-07:00Well said! I have always enjoyed crafting and I&#...Well said! I have always enjoyed crafting and I'm not quite sure when it became therapeutic, but I know that it is!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688785042826378058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185631250823190793.post-25204615319384930532012-10-17T05:08:24.784-07:002012-10-17T05:08:24.784-07:00I agree, it makes sense to me!
I agree, it makes sense to me!<br />Seams Sew Togetherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11083018179561650938noreply@blogger.com