tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post6568288417560654999..comments2023-12-23T01:05:41.672+00:00Comments on Stitched Up by Samantha: When All Is Quiet...Sam http://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-52341873397348170492015-12-02T10:48:59.667+00:002015-12-02T10:48:59.667+00:00That's very interesting Kate. I don't thi...That's very interesting Kate. I don't think of myself as a high achiever work-wise, but I am a bit of a perfectionist and I do worry about whether what I'm doing is to the right standard. Perhaps I need to try and tune into the "good enough" approach. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-72766695273992118982015-12-01T16:42:32.273+00:002015-12-01T16:42:32.273+00:00So sorry you have been feeling depressed. A number...So sorry you have been feeling depressed. A number of people in my family are sufferers and it can be very tiring for everyone. But one thing I have noticed is that they seem to have very high standards and to be high achievers too. The rest of us do "good enough" and don't worry too much. The positive side of your depression may be your wonderful sewing and high achievement at work. Fabrickatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697025016425085142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-49156916948270507172015-11-28T12:22:47.386+00:002015-11-28T12:22:47.386+00:00Ah thank you! xxAh thank you! xxSam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-34678864849907203352015-11-27T21:28:25.494+00:002015-11-27T21:28:25.494+00:00You're brilliant my lovely and of course creat...You're brilliant my lovely and of course creativity is good for you, but your creativity is also good for us. We love seeing all the beautiful things you make and I aspire to one day being able to throw a frock together the way you do! If only, if only!!! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486615729075820024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-16751540604985653422015-11-23T17:15:46.299+00:002015-11-23T17:15:46.299+00:00Thank you for your lovely words Jen. I'll def...Thank you for your lovely words Jen. I'll definitely keep sewing, it is really helping and I'm glad you like seeing what I make!Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-39404615287192438462015-11-23T17:14:52.716+00:002015-11-23T17:14:52.716+00:00Thank you Eimear. Sorry to hear about your dad. ...Thank you Eimear. Sorry to hear about your dad. I think crochet is probably great because although you have to concentrate it's quite repetitive and soothing. Maybe I should get my crochet hooks out!Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-19642893137656194702015-11-21T20:36:41.539+00:002015-11-21T20:36:41.539+00:00So sorry to hear that you suffer from depression, ...So sorry to hear that you suffer from depression, too. Please keep sewing. It will help. It does help. I could bore you to death about research that shows creative activities get people into the now, working mindfully, with purpose and give them a sense of fulfilment. I love seeing what you make. You are amazingly talented and a great teacher. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-90826070018096915302015-11-21T19:47:26.935+00:002015-11-21T19:47:26.935+00:00sorry to hear that, when my dad died i could not f...sorry to hear that, when my dad died i could not find the energy to start anything for a while, and if i did, i couldnt concentrate for long. my mind would wander and i would lose interest. by strange coincidence a friend offered to teach me to crochet (after i flippantly said i wanted to learn) and it was a godsend. all i had to do was concentrate on the next stitch ..... it took a while before i was able to read a book, and i still enjoy crocheting..... the mind is such a delicate thing....................so important to take care of yourself and very strong of you to share. best wisheseimearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953042771647853865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-9274491825954092622015-11-21T13:40:17.645+00:002015-11-21T13:40:17.645+00:00Thank you Marianne. I'm pleased you like my I...Thank you Marianne. I'm pleased you like my Instagram pics. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-75583326079294167092015-11-21T13:39:36.021+00:002015-11-21T13:39:36.021+00:00Ah thank you! Sorry to hear that you suffer with d...Ah thank you! Sorry to hear that you suffer with depression too. It seems that there are a lot of us our there. And you're right about putting too much pressure on ourselves with the blogging bit... after all, it's supposed to be fun. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-42385665219451767942015-11-21T13:38:01.829+00:002015-11-21T13:38:01.829+00:00Thanks Gail, yes it seems that we are very alike. ...Thanks Gail, yes it seems that we are very alike. Sorry to hear you've been suffering too. For me too thinking straight can be a real issue sometimes and it's so hard to explain to someone who doesn't know what it feels like. As you say, thank goodness for pharmaceuticals and craft. <br /><br />I hopefully will continue to blog as I do enjoy it, I just need to work out what works for me. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-4943280851213561602015-11-21T13:30:57.244+00:002015-11-21T13:30:57.244+00:00Thank you Manju. It seems that it has already res...Thank you Manju. It seems that it has already resonated with several others. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-81184005514498440932015-11-21T13:30:25.096+00:002015-11-21T13:30:25.096+00:00Good to know I'm not the only one Jacq, thank ...Good to know I'm not the only one Jacq, thank you! Yes, sewing something simple or even knitting a couple of rows of stocking stitch can be an achievement and a confidence boost. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-80079998820696967762015-11-21T12:17:36.555+00:002015-11-21T12:17:36.555+00:00So sorry to hear you're not feeling well, Sam....So sorry to hear you're not feeling well, Sam. I'm with Gail about the blogging part, just blog if you want to, not because you feel like you have to. You're a very talented sewist and I not only like your blog but your Instagram pics as well!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-34878433322763359012015-11-20T21:18:44.406+00:002015-11-20T21:18:44.406+00:00Great post. I too suffer from clinical depression ...Great post. I too suffer from clinical depression and thankfully have now gone years without any anxiety or panic attacks. Depression still gets me though, and I do believe that sewing has saved my sanity quite often. <br /><br />As it relates to our sewing community...I think we can put WAY too much pressure on ourselves for the blogging bit. I really try to do write-ups on everything but honestly; I don't. And sometimes I just do a photo dump with BASIC info. "Cut size x, used x fabric, I like it/don't like it". It's nice when you can be super in depth but you shouldn't feel like you have to. <br /><br />Hang in there and don't let your mind play tricks on you. You are awesome. You are worthy. You are capable and able!SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-15921365968910914012015-11-20T20:46:47.682+00:002015-11-20T20:46:47.682+00:00Once again, Sam, we're so much alike :-) I...Once again, Sam, we're so much alike :-) I've had depression off and on my whole adult life, but last fall things got really bad - bad enough to send me to the doctor. No need to go through the symptoms; I had them all, but was most troubled by my inability to even think straight. Thank goodness for pharmaceuticals! And for craft. Like you, having some creative work to focus on was like a lifeline.<br /><br />Being in a similar position, I think that you can cut yourself some slack on the blogging front. I love seeing and reading about your projects, but I feel that blogging is (for us) not a job - it's another hobby, to be engaged in when we want to do it, but not a source of guilt when we don't. That said, I'm really glad to have "met" you and hope you're feeling your old self again soon. xoxoGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-87629384358280229972015-11-20T20:16:03.512+00:002015-11-20T20:16:03.512+00:00You should feel proud of yourself for writing this...You should feel proud of yourself for writing this post Sam. I hope sewing continues to help you and I am sure your post will resonate with lots of other sewists. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3383028092077970309.post-15993306797404753032015-11-20T19:05:10.901+00:002015-11-20T19:05:10.901+00:00Yes - to everything you said. This entirely resona...Yes - to everything you said. This entirely resonates with me. In fact I stopped blogging completely for very much this reason, I could not muster enough of me to craft and blog and the crafting totally keeps me together. Even if I crochet one row or sew a key fob I know I'm capable of achieving something when I feel at my lowest.<br />Enormous hugs Sam - you are a wonderful and talented woman xJacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.com