cjackaitlin

Making a quilt for someone is the lift you need. When that person sees it and holds it is all you will need. Quilters are talented and very creative workers. YOU are too. Give it a try.

margee

Maybe you just need to ENJOY the process of the quiltmaking for itself. Do what you like & forget about quilt police. I had someone tell me that in the beginning & so I've gone with my own ideas & really liked the quilt. I don't have to make it to be perfect but to give myself joy & pleasure in the making of it. And if someone likes and enjoys it too then that's all the better.

Tartan

I am slooowly working through my UFO's as my FMQ improves. When I get a few done, I am buying a quilt rack! I've always admired people's houses that have their finished quilts folded on a quilt rack but never had a nice selection to display. Maybe you need the same goal. Finish up enough to make a nice display on a rack and watch the compliments roll in when people come to visit. I always get lots of compliments when I show finished quilts but I am kind of shy of pulling them out if people/family are visiting.

gramajo

Annesthreads, I know you can do it. Please post pictures so we can all give you lots of encouragement.

pls1946

I wish I could help...

gramarraine

I don't have a place to store quilts but have room to store quilt tops. So I finish the top and when I need a quilt I have the top done and can get it long arm quilted and bound in a short time. If I am making a quilt for a certain person or reason I have no problem finishing them. I love to see them quilted and bound. It just makes something that was beautiful so much more beautiful and so fulfilling to see them done.

judys

As someone recently said, Dr. Phil I think, "We wouldn't worry so much about what others thought about us if we realized how seldom they do.". Love that quote!

Raggiemom

I like to make the quilt tops but have to force myself to finish them. Usually I let a few tops pile up then finish a couple at a time. How about selecting one of your smaller quilts and just tell yourself you're going to do the first step of the finding today, then the next step tomorrow. If you have a plan, you might be able to get a few done that way. Good luck!

MadQuilter

Some people like piecing, some like quilting, others like binding. It is normal for one person to prefer one part of the process over another. Can you find someone to finish them for you? Maybe you could barter.

As for the WHY - I watched Oprah the other day when she had Tony Robbinson on. Not that I am a big fan, but the subject interested me. They talked about the story WE TELL OURSELVES. For example, part of my story (I had to admit) is that nothing matters because I don't matter. At a conscious level I know that is not true, but subconsiously...that's another story. You need to find out what you are telling yourself. Trust me, you'll know whether you are speaking the truth. (You can only kid yourself for so long) Once you figure out what the negative story is, then you can change it to a more positive approach. Try it and see.

RedGarnet222

For whatever reason that you have allowed this to be the case in the past, remember that you are you and your sibling is your sibling. Just shine from your own candle.

Everyone has talent in my family too, great talent. But, we have all different styles and mediums. Just be kind to yourself and do it. Enjoy the process and finish those quilts. Then spend some time staring and enjoying your work. Most of the "cure" is recognizing that there was a problem and addressing it positivly!

There are videos at youtube on binding. I suggest that maybe if you watch a few, you would get motivated and feel confident to finish them up. There are also great books out on the process of machine quilting now. They are inspiring and informative and might help with the finishing. I think once you finish one, you will see how artsy and fun it is.

You are a individual. Remember that and value your work and talent.