Do you find it difficult to stick to sewing one thing?
09-20-2013, 07:55 AM
#41
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I envy those of you who are able to move from project to project. I am over disciplined about finishing stuff (quilts, cleaning, sewing, reading a book and so on) before I start something new. It is good habit to get into, but I sometimes don't ever get to something spontaneous and fun because I'm so hard on myself about finishing stuff before I start something new. I guess it's nice that I have few UFOs but I sometimes finish stuff I hate just to get it done. No idea where this came from, but I've always been like this!!! LOL
09-20-2013, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Grace MooreLinker
This year I have made 5 quilts twin /double size, 25 pinafore purses , embroidery on half the purses, embroidered #'s test for my husband's projects(he does digital patterns from pictures cars,trucks tractors, motor cycles) all fully detailed.
Have one queen size quilt on the frame right now to quilt(on my new LA 10' frame) love to sew/quilt/embroidery.
Have one queen size quilt on the frame right now to quilt(on my new LA 10' frame) love to sew/quilt/embroidery.
09-20-2013, 08:15 AM
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Do whatever you feel like doing whenever you feel like doing it. I always have several projects going at once, sometimes I do a lot of cutting, then piecing, then quilting or anywhere in between. When one projects starts giving me fits, I change projects. I also try to vary what I'm making to put less strain on my arms and back, as I have carpal tunnel in both hands, and I just had rotator cuff repair in my right shoulder done in May. By varying what I do I put less strain on my body parts, and it keeps me from getting bored.
09-20-2013, 08:25 AM
#44
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Buckle down???? Oh hon, you need to totally lighten up on yourself. Quilting is supposed to be relaxing and fun. If it's not, you need to back up and reassess. Quilting isn't a race. You're not required to finish anything.
09-20-2013, 08:31 AM
#45
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Originally Posted by sewrkristy
I sew up to 11 projects at a time. Maybe even more. If I am tired of one I switch to another. I get a lot done and I love what I do.
09-20-2013, 08:35 AM
#46
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I hop around from one thing to another, too. When I have a project that NEEDS to be finished, I have to keep at it, but after that, I try lots of differnt projects and fabrics. I like baby quilts, but I also like wall hangings, bags, placemats, BIG quilts.....! Just have fun!!
09-20-2013, 08:40 AM
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I have been told I make my quilt to big. That being said , I had been working on one for some time had to put it up , just not to be no fun I will go back and get it done. I still have not got one that hangs over my bed like I wont. I did a black and white one and put a white skirt on it love that but I wont one that is over a lot . Be cause some on is always taking my blanky away lol. SO this on is all my long short scraps I still have about 2 feet to go. Started to make this tots OMG that made my mind go wild all the ways to go with them.
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