ghostrider

I always just cut and make one sample block before I go any further with a new pattern...just in case (1) I hate the block or chosen fabrics together, (2) there's an error in the written measurements or instructions, or (3) I mismeasured something. It's saved me a ton of work, fabric, time, and frustration over the years.

I also never cut the borders or binding until I'm ready for them. It's too easy for the measurements to be different from what was planned or for me to change my mind on fabric choices. There's just no way I would ever cut several projects ahead of time. Good luck and have fun if you decide to go that route!

GailG

I do the same. And also, if I did it all cutting, all sewing, all sandwiching, etc. I'd NEVER finish because my favorite processes are the cutting and the piecing. I would be piling up those tops and never finish them -- as it is the tops are piling up....and I do them one at a time.

sewingsuz

I am sore and tired of doing 4 quilts in 6 weeks. One is almost finish another is ready for the LA lady cause it is to big for me to do on my DM. Two more are all pieced and have to make boarders and make backing and quilt and bind and make labels for all of them. I am going to make small items for awhile.

gzuslivz

I have ADD and fibromyalgia (which gives a person a foggy brain). I can't even chain piece very well. I put my pieces on a flannel board, take two pieces down to sew, press and return to board before I take any more down. It is a slower process, but saves lots of unseeing.

KwiltyKahy

I am in the middle of doing that right now. I cut out 3 and them worked on them a little in turn. I did it because one of them was the same block over and over and I get bored. One was a sampler and the variety kept me going on all three. Now to get them quilted and bound.

Aurora

Once a year we have a "Lock-In" from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. In addition, we schedule a UFO for that day, so some of us are almost sewing for 24 hours. Each year we have a couple more brave souls who go the distance. We do a pot luck and in the past have had breakfast as well. It is alot of fun.

Raggiemom

I do that all the time. For some reason, I prefer to work on several things at once. I've never mixed up the pieces, the fabric used for each project is generally so different. Try it and see it if works for you.

lots2do

Hmmm, there's a thought. I'd like to try a disappearing 4block. I could make one block to test it, figure out my measurements and cut enough for a couple of quilts. My guild has a call out for twin sized quilts for a women's shelter. Might be a way to use up some fabric, too.

bunniequilter

I tend to work thhis way all the time. I have somehting to cut, something to sew, somehting to applique and something to quilt on the go at all times. If I get tired of doing one thing I can switch to something else/ I also have a few paintings and some knitting on the go as well.

Bneighbor

Last year I decided to take about 6 patterns and fabric "on the road". We drag race and I have down time between rounds (after car maintenance) and in the evening.
I cut and tagged each quilt then put each one into a gallon or two gallon (whichever fit the best) zip lock bag. I made sure the pattern instructions were added. I actually printed a copy to make it easier to put everything together as two of the quilts were from the same book. No need to carry any extra weight!
Did this one weekend while we were at a race. When we got home it took these "kits" with me to the fabric store to get thread, trim etc. which I put in each correct bag. They were then stored in a small closet designated just for my quilting. I have a swing machine, a tote with threads and notions and a quilters tote with everything a quilter would need. I can set up and be ready to sew in about 15 minuets or less.
Every race weekend I had a quilt to work on. Sometimes I would work on two at a time, if I was strip sewing. Last year I finished all six, plus three more I made up mid-season. I have several that need to be quilted yet. Most I FMQ this winter and gave as gifts, most baby-lap size quilts and wall hangings. I love rain during the week of a race, I can sew more. Sun for the weekend is a must...got to race to win!
This year, our race season starts a month later than normal, so my travel-sewing will be off to a slow start.
Maybe I should get off the computer and go upstairs and sew?