tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post8921985977169220970..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: My Sewjo has FledCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65524095632551398632019-01-09T06:01:24.535-05:002019-01-09T06:01:24.535-05:00After sewing like there's no tomorrow in the l...After sewing like there's no tomorrow in the last couple of months, I feel I need a break too. Sewing our clothes should be a pleasure, not an obligation, so sometimes taking some time off is actually therapeutic. Don't worry, your mojo will be back when you're ready!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26472652430991847922019-01-08T19:59:26.307-05:002019-01-08T19:59:26.307-05:00Marianne - don’t worry that no desire to buy fabri...Marianne - don’t worry that no desire to buy fabric didn’t last long!!! 😄 I bought some fabric last weekend!!!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5203380589649877532019-01-08T07:08:28.899-05:002019-01-08T07:08:28.899-05:00I must admit the 'no desire to buy fabric'...I must admit the 'no desire to buy fabric'-part got me worried, but you probably just need time to recharge. I'm sure it won't be long before you wake up with more plans than you'll ever be able to sew!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49502620490401366952019-01-07T21:52:34.272-05:002019-01-07T21:52:34.272-05:00I can't imagine that your sewing mojo will be ...I can't imagine that your sewing mojo will be gone for long. You have too many ideas. Maybe sleeping is what your body really needed. Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65176574146019040692019-01-07T18:47:23.216-05:002019-01-07T18:47:23.216-05:00Easy. It's January, and here in Scotland, we j...Easy. It's January, and here in Scotland, we just hibernate for a month. No point in worrying about it! My Christmas tunic is still not made! Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117060967455371839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-13880673971128810752019-01-07T11:09:12.896-05:002019-01-07T11:09:12.896-05:00Darn it, "blogging", not clogging. - Dar...Darn it, "blogging", not clogging. - Darn typos!mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26133360494274672682019-01-07T11:08:04.654-05:002019-01-07T11:08:04.654-05:00Loss of mojo is absolutely ok. I've been thro...Loss of mojo is absolutely ok. I've been through it many times, and find that it is far more helpful than harmful to the process, actually. I use mojo loss time to read and get get inspired by creative books, watch creative movies, and visit museums. Cooking helps, too! Also, with years of clogging under your belt, refresh some old posts and add comments. Then, just wait for the desire to hit. If you're like me (kinda obsessed... and I think we both are...), it will be a nice break to do other things. There are amazing movies out there that have truly inspired me, visually, and made me wanna sew specific things. i know everyone has different taste, but I'd be glad to share titles if you want any suggestions!<br />mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-44557347831578137412019-01-06T18:49:31.708-05:002019-01-06T18:49:31.708-05:00I love that red and black fabric. Relax, reframe a...I love that red and black fabric. Relax, reframe and the magic will be back. TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456682504724814242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76858227766264402302019-01-06T18:45:15.335-05:002019-01-06T18:45:15.335-05:00Oh no! I hope you feel well soon! Your mojo will c...Oh no! I hope you feel well soon! Your mojo will come back eventually, but I know what you mean about having the time but not the energy to sew.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647360160775311798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10249293364759267652019-01-06T15:42:23.711-05:002019-01-06T15:42:23.711-05:00Oh what a shame. I remember so well how precious e...Oh what a shame. I remember so well how precious extra sewing time was when I was still working. Happy New Year Carolyn.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-37145078229608282362019-01-06T10:14:30.295-05:002019-01-06T10:14:30.295-05:00You know, it's possible that your body was div...You know, it's possible that your body was diverting the energy from your mind to fight this illness that it knew was coming on. You clearly needed the rest, and I have no doubt the mojo will return soon. It's a shame you had to use all that lovely time off to be unwell, though. Glad you're feeling better now!Schmoomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251824918338376827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15278247294053353832019-01-05T17:31:16.427-05:002019-01-05T17:31:16.427-05:00I'm with you! I wanted to finish a top before ...I'm with you! I wanted to finish a top before the new year and I never once touched it. The holidays do that to a sewist. I hope yours comes back soon.Sarah Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573819115316246856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19837813639689533862019-01-05T16:24:59.410-05:002019-01-05T16:24:59.410-05:00I say take a break from the sewing and you will mi...I say take a break from the sewing and you will miss it soon enough. Sometimes we need to do something else. After the 1st I always get an urge to clean the house and rearrange things. Then I go back to sewing in March or so.janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637808893882629744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-22331120707790115922019-01-05T10:54:42.337-05:002019-01-05T10:54:42.337-05:00Sounds like you needed some serious rest--from eve...Sounds like you needed some serious rest--from everything. Even our passions can tire out leaving us in need of a break. Your mojo will come back Your creativity will spring up once again. The top is amazing--too bad it doesn't work for you. And who says the jacket needs sleeves? It still makes a stunning statement as a vest with white or black top underneath.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008621469199227976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-21376041394809890062019-01-05T10:34:59.378-05:002019-01-05T10:34:59.378-05:00I agree with all the others, you will come back as...I agree with all the others, you will come back as creative and interesting as ever. A Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your Lovely family.Isabel's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641800109364358986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-45097779964110579042019-01-05T08:15:34.506-05:002019-01-05T08:15:34.506-05:00Someone as creative and productive as you are will...Someone as creative and productive as you are will not be sitting idle for very long. As others have noted, you may have needed down time more than you realize and the recharging that is taking place will serve you very well in the weeks ahead. Thank you for the link to the blog post on what to do when your sewjo disappears -- it was inspirational. As are you. Am looking forward to all that you will be sharing in 2019!AJWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456164685262822694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58933541695547500382019-01-05T04:34:01.771-05:002019-01-05T04:34:01.771-05:00It will return....and with more creativity than ev...It will return....and with more creativity than ever.<br />Looking forward to seeing what happens when it does.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952741349142417423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76313823496521184672019-01-04T23:23:10.642-05:002019-01-04T23:23:10.642-05:00I hate it when that happens! But I think you will ...I hate it when that happens! But I think you will recover as you said. I am glad you got the opportunity to enjoy your holiday break in a different way--it was probably what you needed most. I do like the things you have worked on so far.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-83678429049685540012019-01-04T21:51:06.385-05:002019-01-04T21:51:06.385-05:00That is watching Cuckoo on Netflix. That is watching Cuckoo on Netflix. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-54282837173213367732019-01-04T21:47:53.430-05:002019-01-04T21:47:53.430-05:00It happens to all of us. I think when we have been...It happens to all of us. I think when we have been working hard at our jobs some extra down time forces us into a brain rest mode, sucking away creativity and making us "just not want to". Maybe that virus you caught was brewing too. I find a day or two before a bug arrives I just feel really out of sorts and can't explain it. All in all, I know you'l get your mojo back and great things will come. Besides, binge watching is fun. I just started up in Cuckoo and can't stop laughing. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-14283255001726211662019-01-04T19:01:17.641-05:002019-01-04T19:01:17.641-05:00SJ - sleeves are a never ending battle. Sometimes ...SJ - sleeves are a never ending battle. Sometimes they challenge me to get them finished and sometimes they set me back. I have enough fabric to remake them and I’m sure I will...I just have to get the creative desire back. But sleeves....Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-18478138940189381312019-01-04T18:42:51.623-05:002019-01-04T18:42:51.623-05:00K - that was the devastating thing at the beginnin...K - that was the devastating thing at the beginning - ALL THE TIME AND NO DESIRE. I’m not sure that I’m going to get this much time again this year. There are so many family events and things to do this year so I’m sad it didn’t work out.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26656920602690827172019-01-04T18:38:42.420-05:002019-01-04T18:38:42.420-05:00Robin - you always add something inciteful to a co...Robin - you always add something inciteful to a conversation, so thank you for that! It’s the weekend and I’ve resigned myself to the fact that this was a sleep, read, crochet vacation!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39998357729714618662019-01-04T18:35:09.575-05:002019-01-04T18:35:09.575-05:00Fiona - that made me smile!Fiona - that made me smile!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69089813468241631342019-01-04T18:33:34.800-05:002019-01-04T18:33:34.800-05:00Patricia - the jkt will be awesome when it’s done....Patricia - the jkt will be awesome when it’s done. The top is a disappointment. It’s wearable but it doesn’t look like the pattern on me.Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.com