Of course we do. Why do you think we have so much fabric? When I run into a problem I just post it here and go on with another project until the nice people on this forum help me out. After getting learned information from this forum then I go back to my other project with a great deal of confidence. Also, have you noticed how many of us have multiple machines? That's because we can be working on lots of projects at the same time and have everything at our finger tips close to the machine we are using for each project.

You will never, ever go back to one project because they can be a little boring when you have to stick to one project until it is finished before starting another. I like to call this practice CREATIVE but I know I am just fooling myself. I just like fabric and the more the better.

I like this! Now I know what to call what I do.

I'm the same. Don't like to move onto another project until one is done - completely. I may look at other patterns and think what I'd like to do next, but will finish what I have started first. I too, have just a small dresser drawer half full of remnants.
Rita

As for me, I find it perfectly natural to have more than 10 projects going at the same time. I do a little cutting here, then some sewing, then some squaring up, then some more sewing, then a pack up a tote with things to work to undo or cut, along with a few magazines/books to review, at home once again to do some pinning of finished tops, more sewing, makes plans to go shopping with quilt buddies for more stash, on occasion sew scraps together to make odd blocks for miscellaneous projects, more serious sewing, clean my machine when the lint bunnies start appearing and the list goes on. It may sound hopeless but I actually have 3 large see-thru rubbermaid tubs filled with over 50 unfinished projects and this is normal for me but I actually work well in this kind of environment. I work on quilts, clothing, handsewn stuffed animals, sewn household items and the list goes on because along with my regular job, my hubby and I do craft shows. My #1 goal is to always work on clearing one of them out with a finished projects before starting new projects. I have to admit it's soooooo tempting when I'm at fabric stores and I see all the new lines of colors/values and new project/pattern ideas but it's how I keep myself under control. Now some of you may be laughing at this or think I'm just crazy but it works for me and I never get bored of anything I'm working on.
Sewing was my salvation when I quit smoking over 20 years ago - it's just as addictive, but so much more fulfilling, so much fun. And just so you know that as a new quilter you too will find what works best for you with time. Right now make yourself a goal and stick to it. That way no one can say she was inudated and you won't get burned out either with too much to get done or no time to do it all.
And welcome to the amazing board of talented people. They are a world of information and tested solutions. I've learned so much from all of them and can actually say I've meet a few of them personally now, too! Great people!

I have a few really old unfinished projects, but I generally finsih everything. I often pause to make a quick quilt for charity when I am in the middle of something ticklish. Last year I had a physical problem which made quilting my tops hard for me. I got 18 to that point, but I have those all finished and delivered now. Generally I have around 20 projects in various stages of completion.

Some I am in no hurry to complete. I started a rather tricky one for a niece who is currently being a pain. I'll finish it, just not right now. I have about half the hand appliqued blocks finishe for my DGDs wedding quilt. As she is 10, I don't think she'll be needing it soon.

Another reason to have various projects is that they require different types of work. Right now I have one embroidery project and one binding project, as well as a couple of active tops and one quilting progject.

Many people I know complete each project before they begin the next. It works for them. It would not for me.

Usually have something stitching in the embroidery machine while I'm piecing another. But I also have many works in progress, too! When I can get off this site, that is :)

That's funny you say that. My hubby calls me his "hummingbird" because I don't stick with one project at a time. This is what I have going on right now. I am working on a Celtic king size quilt for a customer, just started "Rose of Sharon", two ball team throw quilts, one fabric stained glass wall hanging, making new pendants for my jewelry website, trying to get my craft room organized (at least straightened out so I can at least get in there), beaded Christmas ornaments, and I have misplaced my list for the other things I need to get done.

Oh yes, right now I have a mini quilt PP cut to try to learn it. Then one layered and ready to MQ tomorrow, backing on some test blocks that turned out so nice I'm making a quilt as you go. Then when I have the QAYG down, I have sampler squares and the batting cut out. And I have a 100 in my head.

I usually have 2 or three in various stages and I switch between them.

I usually have one large project and a couple small ones going at different stages so that I can sew, cut, or applique. This keeps me from getting bored, and I always have a traveling project.

lol love it!!!!

I like to work on more than one project at a time. Keeps me from getting bored with one.

I am working on several different projects, some I am piecing, one I am FMQ and one I am paperpiecing. Keeps me from getting tired of any project.

to sosewcrazy
Amen to that. I am retired after 50 years of doing what somebody else wanted me to do. Also used to have nasty headaches, tummy aches, etc.
Now the cats and I do whatever we want, when we want. We all have our own lives to live. Sometimes we just watch the birds, deer, squirrels, turkeys, etc. out the window (and we live in the city). We don't do sick any more, either.

I too am a beginner and have found I am a person of "great beginnings." Just when I get part way started on something another "great idea" comes to me. I'm trying hard to focus on finishing my great beginnings before my sewing room turns into a complete disaster.

I don't call them UFO'S, I call the works in progress, WIP'S. because they are always in the midst of my thinking and planning on how to finish them up. I almost always have two going at the same time and some hand work to work on extra.

:P Love your avatar. My place is so small that even though I am organized I am afraid that I wouldn't be able to find what I needed if I had more than one project going at a time. Would love to find out though. Maybe when I get a larger place.

yes that is the way i do it. I have about 3 projects going at once. It helps me to be able to switch when i need a fresh look. Now if I could just have 3 machines to work with.

I always have more than one project on the go at any time . ia great `starter` but not such a great` finisher`.

That's okay we won't hold it against you if you don't make fun of us.

Always more then one...and then I have too many and have to set a goal to finish one or two in a wk, before I had to the pile

A good plan is one that works. If this works for you, you've got it made! Might be best to keep the works in progress to a set number, 3 sounds just right to me. Good luck.
mummadee

Yes, me too!

Welcome from Florida. No, I usually stick with one quilt at a time. I have been known to start a new one before completely finishing the last, but that's the fun of it! Right?
Stephanie

I have to do one at a time, start to finish. I like having the finished projects stacked on the shelf ready when I need a gift or a charity call. Just me.

I ALWAYS have 2-3-4 quilts going at the same time due to geting bored easily. Popping from one to another is fun for me. I'd be quite careful about keeping the quilts seperated well, such as keeping all cut fabric in seperate bags per quilt.

hmmm . . . never knew that only doing one project at a time was even a possibility. that is something to ponder!

:lol: Dear G'ma Kay
I love your avatar!

I'm too structured. I only work on one at a time. I do not start another until I am totally finished with what I am working on. - Cynthia

Good for you. I have been a multitasker all my life and continue to be a multiquilter, but there is no reason either of us needs to be outside our own comfort on this.

I do the very same thing! find it easy to switch from one to another to another lol

I do only one project at a time from start to finish otherwise I don't get to a finish line - I will be working on one and already have pattern material and who it's for in mind and I tell myself if you want to get to that one you will need to finish this one - it works for me.