My UFOs are generally flimsies waiting to be quilted, but I always try to make the binding and tuck that in with them so that, like you said, I don't use the fabric for some other project. I don't have separate project boxes but do have a single large tote for UFOs so I always know where they are. Of course, the tote is one of the largest I have so it's always at the bottom of a stack! LOL! I don't think I can claim quite the same level of success as you had in getting things done, but I did manage to finish up four of the quilts that were hiding in there over the last 10 months or so, in addition to the stash-busting projects I took on, so I'm feeling pretty good about things. :-)
Originally Posted by
WMUTeach
Good to hear, Gemm. I like the idea of making kits too. I sort of do that with my UFOs also. That way I can reach in my basket and have all of the pieces, additional fabric, backing and pattern all in one place bundled together and ready to go. Over time and lots of bargain hunting, I have gathered about a doezen project boxes. I use those for the kits/projects/UFOs that are on my agenda to finish. It helps me to visually see them waiting in line. Otherwise, I simply forget what is there or what was such a stunningly clever idea that popped into my head or that I found on the internet. Putting it all in a box, helps me. I then don't use that "special fabric" for another pop up project. I have a very LARGE basket that I empty each January first or second and then re assess what is left over and add unfinished projects. It was stacked about 18 inches over the top this year but is now down to even with the rim of the basket. So, that means about 6 or 7 UFOs/WIPs finished and about that many more are waiting for my attention plus the boxes. Just where do all of these grand plans come from? Tee-Hee-Hee.
