1. Before you take that first compulsive bite, go downstairs and quilt. (but don't skip or delay a planned meal for quilting)
2. Stop Before you get tired. (set a stopping point to prevent the "just one more row" that ends up with a sore back.
3. Take a step back and trust other people's suggestions (if I asked for feedback!).
4. If it isn't done in time for Christmas, birthday etc., that is ok, they'll know how much work I put into it.
5. DON'T ever again try to put 8 layers of fleece through the sewing machine, even for just 2".