Grammie Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Well ladies I have made up my mind to be a Fulltime Quilter by the 1st of the year. I am ready. I suppose if the quilting slows down for any reason I'm a licensed realtor and can work my own schedule if I so desire to. So I have a plan and a backup plan so there it is. I have my husband's blessing and those that like my quilting so hopfully I can be off for Christmas and never work another Holiday or graveyard or miss a family event for the rest of my life. lol Most of those that know me think I have lost my mind to give up what is a very desirable job in my community and that I'm making a big mistake. I guess I'm going to have to prove them wrong. I'm scared and yet so excited I just have to share it before I burst!!!! It's a big decision for me and well I feel so happy about it. Many have been watching and listening and have finally given up as I have chickened out a few times. Kinda like the little boy who cried wolf. lol NO CHICKENING OUT THIS TIME!!!! Thanks to all of you for your help and support. I really appreciate you all and I just love this chat room. I look forward to reading it each day. You've been very encouraging to me as a beginner and I cannot say thank you enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Tammie, Good for you, you are never going to know if you don't try! Knowing you, you are going to be a ball of fire, burning the candles at both ends quilting your heart out! I quit a "dream" job years ago, (but not my "dream") & am very thankful that I followed my heart. "Live like you're dying & quilt your heart out girl"! Happy for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Way to go. Don't let them discourage your. There have been lots of people that quit big corprate jobs to do something they love and they succeed, so I know you can do it. I am so happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Grammie, You know if we humans listened to all the nay-sayers in this world, we'd still be living in caves and striking stones together to start a fire. To me, I currently do have a dream job with my employer. I've worked here for over 10 years, and if I had my way, I'd make this job my "retirement home." I make an excellent salary, and I have fantastic bennies, and I work with the best folks I could ever want. I am so very, very lucky. It couldn't ask for anything better with my employer, and I know it, but I gotta tell you, that lately there has been a voice inside of me that says... "Shana, if you ever decide that you need a change, or something happens, you could always just stay home and quilt..." Oh, that would be nice! And that little voice has spoken to me a few times. To me, success is not defined by the standard that others set for us, or what everyone else says is the "norm" and what we're supposed to do (like a bunch of lemmings). Success is defined by what makes us happy in the deepest part of our own heart. That is success. Follow your heart, Tammie, and you will be happy and you will be a success in your own right. You go girl! Grammie, All I can say is... She's the sweet Grammie Tammie from Beaumont, Texas... "Go Grammie Go Grammie Go Grammie GO!" Shana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Tammie, You are my inspiration. I hope I can accomplish in five years what you have accomplished in one. Thanks for telling us all about your successes and problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLRtoQuilt Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Tammie, I have seen your work and you have been doing and an awesome job! I wish I could be half as good as you are with freehand. I do panto a lot and am working in freehand. Give yourself a pat on the back because you will make it work, you have the will and the way. You go girl!!! Char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbWetzel Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Good luck... I too will be venturing into full time quilting in January. My last day at UPS is January 5, after 32 years of going to work each and every morning.... I get to stay home and plan my own day. My son and his girlfriend made me a website. We have to get it hosted yet, but she is going to check on that and get it going soon. It is... www.ivycornerquilting.com Give it a couple of weeks and hopefully we can start using it. Good luck Grammie.. and good luck to me also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrystitcher Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Grammie & Barb - you both will do just fine. Life is just too short not to do what we love best. Enjoy your retirement to it's fullest. Now you will both have more time to post - reading these just makes my day! God Bless - Sharon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmanda Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 See, i told ya! I am not the only one that thinks you can do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Tammie, Why in the world with your talent, would you even remotely think that you won't be successful. People who have never ventured out of their box, they are the failures....just stepping out with the courage to try makes you a successful. Beside, with just one phone conversation, I could tell that you are ready to kick some hinny and take some names later....you have the best support system behind you (your family), not to mention us....you even sorta stumble, and those of us who can pick you up will certainly do our best. It won't be just a short time that you more than likely will be on the other side teaching us how to do it....so you just go girl. My best wishes on your happy "Walk-A-Way" Day.....Let us know the day and we will help you celebrate. My walking away day was the best in my life and I am going on 8 years. I'm proof it can be done and with success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltFaerie Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Originally posted by quiltmonkey You know if we humans listened to all the nay-sayers in this world, we'd still be living in caves and striking stones together to start a fire. To me, success is not defined by the standard that others set for us, or what everyone else says is the "norm" and what we're supposed to do (like a bunch of lemmings). Success is defined by what makes us happy in the deepest part of our own heart. That is success. Follow your heart, Tammie, and you will be happy and you will be a success in your own right. You go girl! Shana, I couldn't have said it better! As many of you have read, I had to ignore a lot of naysayers to proceed and get my Millie. Was monetary thoughts of buyers regret last night and then went down and played with my beast. The thoughts quickly passed! Tammie, I am jealous but extremely excited for you! Hey, if it doesn't work out, you can always get another job! There is a funny post on another populate web site where a woman posted a thread called "Will Quilt for Food". She even had a picture taken of herself holding up a cardboard sign. Very funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Grammie, I am so excited for you! First Manda and now you, following your dreams! How great can life get? This is exactly what I am aiming for myself. I want to move to East Texas, be close to my daughter and my perfect son-in-law, and my grandchildren, and quilt, quilt, quilt!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Grammie Tammie - you will be fine! Great even - with your energy?!? PLLEEEase - as if you won't be always finding something to do! Go for it Kenna - start packing!! Life is too short for "I want...." Just go for it and ENJOY the ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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