QandE2010

Most of the time I work on only one project at a time. But I now various projects in various stages for Christmas gifts. Today i embroidered several labels on the machine while cutting out a couple table runners. I find it is going fine & may continue to do this after Christmas.

duckydo

I am guilty, I will probably pass on b4 I get all my projects finished. But hey, it is what I like to do... I am going back and getting some of my UFO's done too.

Normabeth

When I get frustrated with a quilt, I start a new project. Right now I have 4 quilts in process and 6 UFO's
they just need LAQ - now I have to stop all my projects and finish my Christmas stuff

mimi=17

I think it is wonderful. Think how sad if you had no fabric or projects. How much fun would that be.......I also will never compleat my UFO but I know I am blessed just the same . GOOD LUCK .

LauraBC

What a great rule! I kind of do the same thing, I get too stressed if I have too many projects on the go cause it seems like nothing is getting done!

shawnan

I always have too many projects going at one time. Lately I have more than I can handle, but usually I have both big/small things and I start Christmas things in January and have those things going all year. Some of the big quilts I just work on whenever for fun, no pressure that way.

giquilt

I joined an online group call the Lazy Bums which has helped me focus on finishing some of my UFOs. So far I have finished 8 mini projects toward my 32 different quilts I listed. Each month we have a challenge to finish. Really enjoy this group.

justflyingin

I think the difference is often in personality type and why you quilt. Some people enjoy the process--the quilting, sewing, planning, cutting, etc. is what we/they enjoy.

Others enjoy the finished product and their goal is just to finish--they may or may not enjoy the process-but probably do or they wouldn't do it, but without finishing the project, it is stressful. They are project-oriented and have the need to finish.

Just like my son love to play with Legos and seldom seems to finish building things, I think I enjoy working with fabric. On the other hand, i do finish quite a lot, but I understand better those who just love to sew and start things. It is less of a "sign of an undisciplined person" that you have so many started projects, but rather, that you love the process--at least the part of deciding on colors, cutting, etc.

My husband is the same way about projects around the house. I counted up several--working on a bathroom, a deck, and now a quilting frame (for me). Eventually he will probably finish all of them but he doesn't feel the pressure to finish them all before he started a new one. I used to get impatient with him about it, but then realized he just likes to have a project going and doesn't always feel like doing the same thing.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

QM

You are not alone. Currently I have the excuse of a broken leg and can't use the sewing machine, but I have about 15 UFOs at the moment and a huge WAS list. I have elaborate quilts that I put on hold to do more urgent projects. I do work on UFOs and expect to finish most of them before I kick the bucket. There are times when I am just not in the mood to do tricky work. Then I do simpler things. Right now, however, I am limited to hand work so I am doing the highly embroidered crazy quilt that has long been on my WAD list. I figure it will take about 2-300 hours to complete. I am also working on new quilt designs. I've got about 10 of those since I have been stuck here.

miriam

I can relate to you all - I have way too much going on and don't know how to stop the train...