Analysis Paralysis
03-11-2010, 09:49 AM
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Does anyone else suffer from this disease? I study the pattern, I study the fabric, I sleep on it, I look at the pattern again............and on it goes. By the time I actually decide and get the project started, I'm worn out :) Can anyone else relate?
03-11-2010, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Carol in Colorado
Does anyone else suffer from this disease? I study the pattern, I study the fabric, I sleep on it, I look at the pattern again............and on it goes. By the time I actually decide and get the project started, I'm worn out :) Can anyone else relate?
I try to visualize the pattern in different color combos, different layouts...etc.
Same with fabric, I'll pick out several fabric combinations and take an hour or more (in the store!!) deciding. Lots of times I'm so confused and tired I'll put it all back and go home empty handed only to have to do it again the next time so i can finally begin the quilt.
My sewing friends dread going fabric shopping with me anymore..lol
I finally have to kick myself into just getting on with it.
03-11-2010, 10:17 AM
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I'm part of the Boomerang swap - 35 DIFFERENT F8s and they all want to be something special. I actually wore out the binding in my It's OK book. (Gonna get it spiral bound). So yes, it is a normal quilter's affliction.
My rule: I pull about 3 patterns into closer consideration and select one from those. When I pick one, it is FINAL and barring any unforeseen issues I stick with it.
My rule: I pull about 3 patterns into closer consideration and select one from those. When I pick one, it is FINAL and barring any unforeseen issues I stick with it.
03-11-2010, 10:24 AM
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I try not to overthink quilting projects. Many times I will cut a fabric I like and then decide what goes with it after it's cut. I have so many patterns I want to make it doesn't matter which one I choose, I like them all.
03-11-2010, 10:52 AM
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:shock: :shock: :shock: You have just described me. I overthink every project, second guess myself, think about it some more, and on and on it goes.
I think this comes from lacking confidence, and expecting perfection. It is very frustrating and something I need to overcome.
I think this comes from lacking confidence, and expecting perfection. It is very frustrating and something I need to overcome.
03-11-2010, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by fabric-holic
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
(Gonna get it spiral bound).
Yes... by the time I study, contemplate, worry and obsess over it, I could have had it cut and pieced if I would just learn to cut to the chase LOL
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