Do you make lists?

**Jo C** · 09-30-2012, 07:20 AM

I think its great that we all have different systems that work for us. I'm enjoying hearing about how each of you works.

**QuiltnNan** · 09-30-2012, 07:29 AM

the only lists i make are my shopping lists

**nstitches4u** · 10-01-2012, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

the only lists i make are my shopping lists

Me too. Then I get to the store and my list is usually at home! lol

**MattieMae** · 09-30-2012, 10:15 AM

Back in the early 90's, the corporation I worked for bought us a Franklin Planner and sent us to class to learn how to use it. Your entire life info was in there, everything was planned and organized. Now I just use steno pads and sticky notes.

**skjack** · 10-01-2012, 04:29 AM

In the early 90's where I worked sent me to learn how to teach Franklin Planner and then came back and taught most of our employee's to use them. I really helped me keep on track at work and home and helped many others . I really enjoyed doing that. I use a form of it today with quilting and life. Keeps me on track.

**ksdot417** · 09-30-2012, 10:36 AM

I have a dry erase board that I list the projects I hope to finish. It's kind of nice when I mark things off the list. It also helps keep me focused on my projects. That being said - I've never let it top me from doing something else.

**busy fingers** · 09-30-2012, 01:05 PM

I make a list at the beginning of each weekend of what I want to achieve. As I "do" I cross of each item - sometimes I am happy as to just how much I have achieved and others well !!!!!!!!

**Dee** · 10-01-2012, 07:15 PM

I keep lists of projects I want to do. Its a goal to me and then I cross over the ones I've done.

**WilliP** · 09-30-2012, 11:34 AM

I don't make lists of projects very often. Christmas crafting time I do. I also have a new OCD candidate --my list of gotta haves for my Bernina 380 ---- made a list of what is available, marked off what came with the machine and have been marking off as I purchase more. LOL I think everyone has a style they develop through experience. We may not write it down, but generally we have some sort of method in the madness to which projects we are working on.

Originally Posted by Jo C

I keep a little notebook listing all of my projects, ideas etc. it helps me keep track of QALs, due dates, etc. i recently started to make a list of what i want to accomplish during the week. For example, i know there will be a block of the week so i write that down. Then perhaps i need to make a backing or a binding. I set weekly goals for WIPs. Boy this has helped so much. Don't always get it all done but it sure keeps me from staring off into space wondering what i should do next. I make the weeks list on Saturday nite. Keeping track on a computer spreadsheet doesn't work for me. With my list and notebook in front of me, i can roll along.

Does anyone have a method to stay organized on a short term goals? I'd love additional ideas!

**Boston1954** · 09-30-2012, 11:45 AM

For quilting, I use 3 x 5 cards to tell myself what I need to work on next. I also use them remind myself that I have to take a picture of something that is done. I can put them on the bulletin board in the sewing room or just leave them sitting on (or near) the sewing machine. Works great.

I also make lists of other stuff too. Movies coming on in next week, things I need to tell my sister. All kinds of stuff. You should see me getting ready to go on a vacation.... Yikes. There goes another tree.

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