Tala xx
(PS, I am seriously considering some hexagons…)

Making time is always a challenge- for me its about finding the balance. I am so “all-or-nothing” that I tend to dive in and get swallowed up in whatever I focus on, whether that is ‘making’ or attending to daily responsibilities. I do think of making time as ‘me-time’ and it often comes last.
this past year I have had some physical limitations that have ended up being a gret ebenfit to me in this area. Not being able to sustain activities for any length of time has forced me to figure out how to do a little bit about a lot of things. Surprisingly, this piecemeal approach has resulted in several unfinished projects getting done, and even a couple of bigger ones! Now I try to spend a little time instead of trying to do it all in one sitting, and so far, its working!

It seems that at the moment I’m not making much time for creativity at all (not of the sewing, crafting kind anyway). But this too will cycle back around and I`ll find myself beavering away at a project or two, findng pockets of time in every day to dedicate to crafting. That said, for me, it’s not always about “available time” that makes the difference in whether I create of not. Other factors like purpose, meaning, confidence, energy, materials and inspiration all play their complex part in my creative life as well. Oh for it to be more straightforward than that!

Well done on a great blog!

Karen G.

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I love this so much. I really hope I’m chosen. I subscribed to your blog in Google Reader. The secret phrase is so nifty… how in the world do you insert secret phases only visible in the reader. Wow – for your talent both in quilting and in blogging. “Make Time for Making.” I am a very busy student (in a doctoral program), and at times I am overwhelmed by my homework + my desire to embark upon large projects. I have found though that if I don’t indulge my need to create, I become anxious and progressively crabby over time. I really think that for me creating is a necessity for mental well being. I think that balance is crucial to find. No aspect of well being can ever be ignored and happiness be maintained… Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, Physical, and Social health are all critical!! I guess I find time for making simply because my body craves it, just like food – it’s a must. Please pick me because I’d love to place this gorgeous mini-quilt on the wall in my new rental house!!

PLEASE PICKE ME!!! I LOVE THE QUILT!!!!

I just blogged about your giveaway here: http://fidgetinggidget.blogspot.com/2009/06/turningturnings-100th-post-giveaway.html