Enjoy the process or race to the finish line?
#52
Very interesting discussion.
I work full time, and have many hobbies that take a lot of my time, but A couple of years ago, I accidentally came across a quilting class when I knew nothing of sewing or fabric. It was very difficult for someone who had never even touched a sewing machine to take a beginning quilting class making HST and QST, but I loved it. And when I had the chance, I bought my first sewing machine and started making quilts. In every quilt I chose, I looked for something different with a new challenge, and taught myself to paper piece, picture piece, applique, sew Y seams, FMQ and long arm quilt, mind you not a master in any domain but do decent work if I say so myself. :mrgreen: I love the whole process and I have been enjoying designing some quilts. No one in my family expects me to quilt for them, nor do I have that as a goal, it is just my hobby and I enjoy the process and learn from the journey, no rush to finish although I do love the sense of accomplishment when I do finish.
Having an obsessive personality though, I am very focused and do tend to finish quilts that some may call difficult fairly quickly considering.
And just to add, I have no UFOs, although I tend to start a few projects together, I do finish them together.
I work full time, and have many hobbies that take a lot of my time, but A couple of years ago, I accidentally came across a quilting class when I knew nothing of sewing or fabric. It was very difficult for someone who had never even touched a sewing machine to take a beginning quilting class making HST and QST, but I loved it. And when I had the chance, I bought my first sewing machine and started making quilts. In every quilt I chose, I looked for something different with a new challenge, and taught myself to paper piece, picture piece, applique, sew Y seams, FMQ and long arm quilt, mind you not a master in any domain but do decent work if I say so myself. :mrgreen: I love the whole process and I have been enjoying designing some quilts. No one in my family expects me to quilt for them, nor do I have that as a goal, it is just my hobby and I enjoy the process and learn from the journey, no rush to finish although I do love the sense of accomplishment when I do finish.
Having an obsessive personality though, I am very focused and do tend to finish quilts that some may call difficult fairly quickly considering.
And just to add, I have no UFOs, although I tend to start a few projects together, I do finish them together.
#53
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I am an enjoy the process person. I have quilts that I have been working on for a while. Rather than race to finish so I can start anew, I start a dozen and when I get bored, I move back to another. It is a horrible obsession I have, but I am a perfectionist and sometimes you just have to walk away. I'm sure a lot of you would look at my UFOs and cringe....I just see them as future opportunities! LOL
#54
Originally Posted by Mad Mimm
I do enjoy the process - there is something special in the evolution of a quilt from pattern to finish that I really cherish.
I do not rush though. I am simply not capable of rushing. I have been quilting for 4 years and have barely gone beyond basic piecing techniques because I labor over the process and nitpick my work to death. That being said, I LOVE the process and find it very liberating!
I do not rush though. I am simply not capable of rushing. I have been quilting for 4 years and have barely gone beyond basic piecing techniques because I labor over the process and nitpick my work to death. That being said, I LOVE the process and find it very liberating!
And the nitpicking thing I can sooo relate to! There would be no point in me rushing either because I KNOW I'd end up unsewing. I go over my quilts witht a fine tooth comb looking for imperfections. If there's a teeny tiny loop on the back where I had a little tension issue while FMQing, I have to sort it out. It's bad and I should stop it but I just can't help myself. :oops:
#55
Originally Posted by Willa
Quilt in a day sounds really nice but what size quilt are they talking about? 10 minute block - I've heard on here where that has taken a lot longer than 10 minutes. I think these titles are named this way to try to entice you to try them.
#56
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Depends on the pattern and whether I like the fabric...
EDIT - Just read that back - what a nightmare I sound! :twisted:
#57
Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
very rarely do i choose a quick project - i fin them incredibly boring to work on.
i work on projects that take away from 3 to 24 months depending on size and detail.
i work on projects that take away from 3 to 24 months depending on size and detail.
#58
Originally Posted by candi
In every quilt I chose, I looked for something different with a new challenge, and taught myself to paper piece, picture piece, applique, sew Y seams, FMQ and long arm quilt, mind you not a master in any domain but do decent work if I say so myself. :mrgreen: I love the whole process and I have been enjoying designing some quilts.
#59
I'm a hurry up get it done by default. I get so into quilting I forget I have a family wanting dinner, or my attention. Yes they can fend for themselves but it's that ugly truth of when im busy everyone wants me!! lol I try to acomplish whatever I can on a day off, while hubby is at work and kids are at school. Treasure it all tho so try not to chose sides and compromise.
#60
Originally Posted by QuiltingCrazie
Yes they can fend for themselves but it's that ugly truth of when im busy everyone wants me!!
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