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I have got a million strips, scraps and half sewn projects. Have any of you started a quilt project, then decided that you did not like the colors or the pattern and just tossed it aside to use later? Thinking you can use it in another project but you never do? Today I was trying to straighten up my quilting room and was trying to get inspired with something I could do with all those squares and strips. Nothing. Do any of you have this problem. Guess I need to just toss them out.
If I have projects half done where I have gone "off the boil" and don't think I'll ever finish - I offer them to other quilters. If you don't know any quilters locally I am sure someone here would love them. You may choose to ask them to pay for postage...???
Originally Posted by bmanley
I have got a million strips, scraps and half sewn projects. Have any of you started a quilt project, then decided that you did not like the colors or the pattern and just tossed it aside to use later? Thinking you can use it in another project but you never do? Today I was trying to straighten up my quilting room and was trying to get inspired with something I could do with all those squares and strips. Nothing. Do any of you have this problem. Guess I need to just toss them out.
Have laid them aside for various reasons, not liking the quilt has never been a reason.
DO NOT toss them out-----------------we've seen time and again that one quilter's junk is another quilter's prize.
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No I always love the pattern and fabrics for patterns I pick out, I just get bored easily so it takes me forever to finish them
I know exactly what you're talking about. I have the shortest interest span ever. I always get back to them, it might be many years later. Last year I just finished a log cabin quilt I started in the 80s. Hang onto them a short time to see if you have interest in them in awhile, maybe a friend would want to work on them. Good luck!!
I agree Annie. Some other quilter can use your leftovers for donation quilts. Or you can make crate pads for your local Humane Society.
I have a large lap quilt for my oldest daughter that I don't like. I had to put it aside because life got in the way and I'm having a hard time picking it back up now that I have time for it. I need to "Just do it". Won't we all be surprised if we like these quilts when they are finished?
so you dont like your oldest daughter? or was it the quilt. lol sorry, im just playing with you.
It sounded funny to me. so of course I had to comment. Ive had a few quilts that were started, too. Gave them away to someone else.
Thats one way I get UFO's I find I just tell myself to finish just one! even if I don't like it I'll donate it to my guild to be finished and passed on to one of the org. we support. Or I'll offer it to a quiltie friend who might like it or sell it on this board, someone may like it better than you do. DON'T TOSS THEM!I have got a million strips, scraps and half sewn projects. Have any of you started a quilt project, then decided that you did not like the colors or the pattern and just tossed it aside to use later? Thinking you can use it in another project but you never do? Today I was trying to straighten up my quilting room and was trying to get inspired with something I could do with all those squares and strips. Nothing. Do any of you have this problem. Guess I need to just toss them out.
This happens to me - I have save scraps for years and finally letting them go. There are several people on this site that will be happy to finish your UFO's and give them to a charity that needs them. A recent post, "Looking for your UFO's to finish for local charities" for one. Lilrain posted that on 5/2/12 - you might want to check out her post if you can part with your UFO's.
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