tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post2965691834943529581..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Learning this business...one mistake at a timeLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-74352434071329473212012-02-25T20:35:21.621-05:002012-02-25T20:35:21.621-05:00It's not easy being genious!It's not easy being genious!Sis-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591077272658512118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-55158562081342666262011-06-28T12:17:41.303-04:002011-06-28T12:17:41.303-04:00Hang in there. It's very difficult to reconcil...Hang in there. It's very difficult to reconcile creativity and business, especially when you're responsible for both.Feltseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813452742331153322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-88333921045619732512011-06-22T19:11:23.813-04:002011-06-22T19:11:23.813-04:00BRAVO Leah
Well done for recognising and accepting...BRAVO Leah<br />Well done for recognising and accepting the truth that we cannot do everything we want to.<br /><br />Big Hugz<br /><br />Helen from HobartHelen from Hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628963168654748707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-53016697597753638092011-06-22T14:20:00.851-04:002011-06-22T14:20:00.851-04:00I would completely agree about the agenda. In fact...I would completely agree about the agenda. In fact, you are now doing what I would have advised: <i>write it down</i>. No matter how wonderful the idea is, don't start on it immediately. Write it down, figure out what would be necessary to do it, then decide if you want to do it or not, if you can do it or not, or if maybe you want to do it later -- or not. In the <i>Getting things done</i> method of task management, one of the things he includes in his list of things to do is the Someday/maybe list. And it has been a wonderful thing to have for me, as instead of suffering from extreme startitis and many unfinished projects, I get an idea of something I'd like to do, and then put it on the list. I do not allow myself to start something new from that list until something else of equivalent size is finished. And I prevent that overwhelmed feeling from paralyzing me into getting nothing done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-87827191383778384772011-06-22T11:42:39.366-04:002011-06-22T11:42:39.366-04:00Love your article on Isacord thread. I have the J...Love your article on Isacord thread. I have the Janome 6600P and the thread cutter broke. The gal who repaired it told me to NEVER use thread with cotton over polyester like Coats and Clark. That tread creates so much fuzz and will destroy your machine. I use the Isacord for free motion, but had been using Coats and Clark for piecing. Now I use Isacord for everything and there is very little fuzz as a result. No more jams. Isamiracle!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-29200793612086990742011-06-21T13:44:57.302-04:002011-06-21T13:44:57.302-04:00There are just so many good ideas out there and in...There are just so many good ideas out there and in our own heads. But jiust because they're good ideas doesn't mean we need to do them, or at least do them now. I think that's a big struggle for creative types.<br /><br />It certainly is for me anyway. Thanks for being transparent and open about your struggles with balance. There are so many internet supermoms out there it can be aggravating!Amy @ Amy's FMQ Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18249397590865683398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-81998579629748528232011-06-20T18:08:18.101-04:002011-06-20T18:08:18.101-04:00Great post! Balancing all that you do isn't ea...Great post! Balancing all that you do isn't easy. I just found your blog, but I've really enjoyed your creativity and your willingness to share what you are learning/creating. That's a gift. I think most creative people have many projects that they are working on at once. If I'm breathing, I want to be creating :-) Keep on being the creative person that you are!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10019813216009291474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-92182698787517725952011-06-20T13:33:43.102-04:002011-06-20T13:33:43.102-04:00Hi Leah
Not everything needs to be finished. And s...Hi Leah<br />Not everything needs to be finished. And saying no gets easier with age and practice. You need to enjoy what you're doing. <br />Maggiemageezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015876977228705537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-85388369438253764932011-06-20T11:49:45.282-04:002011-06-20T11:49:45.282-04:00You're awfully smart for being young!
"B...You're awfully smart for being young!<br /><br />"Been there, done that" trivializes what you said but ... I sure don't know why we have to go through life wanting every one to "like" us. 8-)) THAT wears a person down. 8-)))Elaine Adairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664504842156046995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-65409565488274252252011-06-20T10:22:49.106-04:002011-06-20T10:22:49.106-04:00Don't be down on yourself for not tying up mor...Don't be down on yourself for not tying up more loose ends! I think that blogs are particularly well-suited to "serial projects." (At least that's what I tell myself, since I have 30+ WIPs in various stages of completion.) I think it's awesome that you and Josh are having weekly check-ins to talk about what's feasible for your family and your business. Persevere on! As always, I'm excited to see what you work on this week!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192013223759745219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-40119457636328363972011-06-19T15:39:49.314-04:002011-06-19T15:39:49.314-04:00Thank You so much for your brutal honesty - as a m...Thank You so much for your brutal honesty - as a mother of 2 small boys (3,2) and the owner of a quilt shop (which I opened when the youngest was still breastfeeding!!!) I too tear myself apart everyday as I try to do everything and seemingly fail. I LOVE your Friday lunch idea - I might have to try the same thing with my long suffering hubby - perhaps over breakfast. <br /><br />Keep On Quilting!<br /><br />Al<br />xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924547001975523166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-79015419227853991462011-06-19T13:59:18.079-04:002011-06-19T13:59:18.079-04:00Good on you...
(short and sweet so as not to take...Good on you...<br /><br />(short and sweet so as not to take up too much of your time :p )KnightMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174466702401368517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-82128504921976252322011-06-19T13:57:20.636-04:002011-06-19T13:57:20.636-04:00Leah, I think you are doing a wonderful job! I sta...Leah, I think you are doing a wonderful job! I started 'following' you a year ago and I'm still amazed at your skill and creativity. You are so generous with your knowledge and I get something from every one of my visits to your blog - last night my darning foot broke and (after a quick panic) I knew that it wasn't the end of the (quilting) world as I'd seen something right here on your blog to help me out - I've fitted my elastic band and it's even better than good as new (the bar broke off!) You're wonderfully talented and wonderfully down to earth and I'm very grateful that you have chosen to share that with us. I'm glad that you're getting to grips with that pesky inner voice - I didn't feel I knew who I was until I turned 40, so please keep on doing what you do and yes, absolutely, give yourself a break from time to time - you deserve it! All the best xxxxSusannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393992456426762664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-27275675839440624432011-06-19T00:38:28.805-04:002011-06-19T00:38:28.805-04:00beautiful written, your very honest..and like us a...beautiful written, your very honest..and like us all just human..<br />Take your time, to take a breath of air once in a while... I still like you and your work :-)))))<br />greetings JudithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-51186606403679010042011-06-18T22:06:46.419-04:002011-06-18T22:06:46.419-04:00Starting a business is fraught with danger! You j...Starting a business is fraught with danger! You jumped in wholeheartedly with your passion and then reality hit with overwhelming loads of work! Good that you finally learned to say, "No, I'm sorry, I can't". <br /><br />I hope your plans on paper continue to bring you the satisfaction and success you desire. Keep at it! You have great ideas.AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-62355061028662419262011-06-18T21:16:22.676-04:002011-06-18T21:16:22.676-04:00Leah--You're doing a great job! It's hard...Leah--You're doing a great job! It's hard to say "no", but your health and family come first. I understand about starting new projects when they're on your mind. I do the same thing. Hope your husband has a Happy Father's Day :)Kay Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823005259250445765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-31441010925954546572011-06-18T20:34:50.134-04:002011-06-18T20:34:50.134-04:00Thanks for your honesty. It's comforting to k...Thanks for your honesty. It's comforting to know that we all go through this process of learning how to have balance in our lives. I have had trouble turning things down and saying no but I've gotten much better over the last few years. I think you sort of have to hit a breaking point before you realize that it's time to slow down and reconsider your commitments (and that it's okay to let some of them go).Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406265364982441732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-76081584095609661252011-06-18T20:14:22.352-04:002011-06-18T20:14:22.352-04:00Oh, Jeepers! Even Superwoman has her kryptonite :)...Oh, Jeepers! Even Superwoman has her kryptonite :)<br />You've done amazing work. Although I already knew how to free motion quilt I have friends at work who are afraid to try. I bought your book and DVD so I could lend them out, so that these women could feel supported and have the courage to give it a try.<br />I recently broke (like REALLY broke, not broke to fix it), and I need to get a new one. I was going to head to my local sewing machine shop (which isn't so local) and get a new name brand one, but I'm going to order a generic one from you instead. I think its worth a try. See, I admire your courage to try new things, to educate us (and yourself) and to make a go of all kinds of things. Yes, you may have more things to learn about running a business, but you have already learned so much already. You rock!Tsigeyusvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999932284811796439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-29320583226058460482011-06-18T20:10:07.758-04:002011-06-18T20:10:07.758-04:00One thing Leah - as you're learning - is that ...One thing Leah - as you're learning - is that just because you're in your 20's - have a family and responsibilities - doesn't mean you're all done growing and learning. Its a process - every lady here has gone through - still going through it. This is just another life lesson - the good news is you've learned so much - the bad news is that it won't be the last time! <br /><br />Remember the rule - just because you can - doesn't mean you should or have to. Also - life if not a sprint race - its a marathon - pace yourself - you got plenty of time!! Blessings!!!Nina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316034317827146338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-42718431229910213322011-06-18T19:42:20.033-04:002011-06-18T19:42:20.033-04:00Bravo to you, Leah! Do you know how many women nev...Bravo to you, Leah! Do you know how many women never figure this out? Never learn to say No, never refuse a request, never stop and care for themselves?<br />You've passed a major milestone in healthy maturation and you've learned a TON! Just think what you can do with all of it...in...time....slowly...thoughtfully and being fully present. Again, Bravo to you!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286823348843697314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-82831971234646579372011-06-18T19:08:21.900-04:002011-06-18T19:08:21.900-04:00Unfortunately as women, we find it hard to say no ...Unfortunately as women, we find it hard to say no to anything... we need to make sure everyone is cared for and comfortable before we are.<br /><br />Your talent is appreciated and your willingness to share is inspiring.<br /><br />You're human.... now let yourself 'be'.<br /><br />Hugs!<br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03716634446408588798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-48256177301221212592011-06-18T19:05:28.078-04:002011-06-18T19:05:28.078-04:00Thank you for your honesty. What a glimpse into yo...Thank you for your honesty. What a glimpse into you, and a glimpse into many of us. Thank you for all you share.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155963160743067303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-14949114880877920552011-06-18T18:45:37.031-04:002011-06-18T18:45:37.031-04:00Oh my dear, your ARE the closest to Superwoman as ...Oh my dear, your ARE the closest to Superwoman as I have ever seen. How you do what you has amazed me as I have watched you day after day. Please take care of yourself first so you can be with us for the long haul. You have much to offer us all.matate10https://www.blogger.com/profile/00380725297151618120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-52578311713468762762011-06-18T18:17:33.358-04:002011-06-18T18:17:33.358-04:00You AMAZE me!You AMAZE me!NancyB85374https://www.blogger.com/profile/07027202459522517300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-39438773392814308102011-06-18T16:31:58.191-04:002011-06-18T16:31:58.191-04:00I was just going to say the same thing before I re...I was just going to say the same thing before I read Donna's comment. I love your honesty! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com