New rules for a sloppy quilter
04-13-2011, 04:43 PM
#72
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I keep my scissors, cutters, tapes, small rulers, commonly used threads, thimbles, rippers, etc in a fishing box, so all I have to look for in my 'atomic bomb site' to get started, is the fishing box. It seems to work for me.
04-13-2011, 04:54 PM
#73
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Originally Posted by Dooneygone
After six months of quilting, after 7 quilts made, I decided that I have been a "sloppy" quilter.....scissors here, cutters there, everywhere material and scraps, etc. I found myself wasting time by having to look for "where did I put my ruler, my thread, my scissors, my cutter, scraps."
This was a time-consuming.confusing, unnecessary search.
So today I decided "No More." I started putting everything back in its place after I used it and it has already paid off! When I put stuff back right away in its rightful place, then there is no stress trying to find it. And there is no time wasted by having to "re-organize" my quilting room. Paulien
This was a time-consuming.confusing, unnecessary search.
So today I decided "No More." I started putting everything back in its place after I used it and it has already paid off! When I put stuff back right away in its rightful place, then there is no stress trying to find it. And there is no time wasted by having to "re-organize" my quilting room. Paulien
Since the time I can sit and quilt or cut fabric are very limited, due to physical issues, I can't waste my time. SO I've found the only way to work is efficiently. Wasted steps or time searching meeans no progress. SO at the end of each work session everything is picked up and my next step of ironing or sewing is all set up and ready for me for my next day. Works for me and now you...maybe some messy quilters will give it a try too!
04-13-2011, 05:07 PM
#74
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Originally Posted by HeatherS
I keep my scissors, cutters, tapes, small rulers, commonly used threads, thimbles, rippers, etc in a fishing box, so all I have to look for in my 'atomic bomb site' to get started, is the fishing box. It seems to work for me.
04-13-2011, 06:11 PM
#75
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One thing I found, is that organizing is only useful if your system works for you. What works for me won't work for everyone, but I find the peace of mind and extra time you gain from taking the time to clean up is totally worth it. I spend less, relax more, enjoy the things I have because I can see them, and enjoy the people I love because I'm not too busy to just hang out!
One thing I found is that any system that requires me to move stuff won't work. I like shelves and boxes so I don't have to move some stuff to find others.
One thing I found is that any system that requires me to move stuff won't work. I like shelves and boxes so I don't have to move some stuff to find others.
04-13-2011, 08:03 PM
#78
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Location: NE Kansas
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Originally Posted by Dooneygone
After six months of quilting, after 7 quilts made, I decided that I have been a "sloppy" quilter.....scissors here, cutters there, everywhere material and scraps, etc. I found myself wasting time by having to look for "where did I put my ruler, my thread, my scissors, my cutter, scraps."
This was a time-consuming.confusing, unnecessary search.
So today I decided "No More." I started putting everything back in its place after I used it and it has already paid off! When I put stuff back right away in its rightful place, then there is no stress trying to find it. And there is no time wasted by having to "re-organize" my quilting room. Paulien
This was a time-consuming.confusing, unnecessary search.
So today I decided "No More." I started putting everything back in its place after I used it and it has already paid off! When I put stuff back right away in its rightful place, then there is no stress trying to find it. And there is no time wasted by having to "re-organize" my quilting room. Paulien
04-13-2011, 08:23 PM
#79
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Oregon,USA
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Originally Posted by amandasgramma
I have 2 seam rippers -- one by the sewing machine and the other by my favorite chair. I have 2 pairs of scissors for sewing -- one at the cutting table and one by the sewing machine. all cutting stuff goes on the cutting table......I've very organized but I just can't find ANYTHING!!! Why? because when I cut fabrics for this scrap quilt, I end up with a table full of fabric.....no matter HOW hard I try to keep it neat....I give up
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