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Originally Posted by quilterpurpledog
(Post 7501277)
Whatever you do, don't throw them away. Think of it as a charitable contribution and give them to an organization that will finish them or reuse them for their work.
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
(Post 7501331)
I would definitely look to donate your UFOs. As you know, this board is pretty friendly!
You can search for members by location, so I would send a PM to some of the recently active UK members. . |
I totally finish every quilt I start. I have no room for unfinished projects. Last year I donated 29 quilts, 1 afghan. My Daughter donated several quilts and assorted crocheted items. I can't store all the quilts I make so I found homes for another 10 or so quilts besides the ones above.
Couldn't you finish them up and donate them, if you can't find someone to do it? |
I wholeheartedly agree that you should get those UFOs out of the house. But as far as the guilt, even though you won't be finishing the quilts, they will be finished by someone, and so the investment in fabric and time wasn't wasted! You developed your skills, enjoyed yourself, and someone will benefit in the end. Good luck finding the right place for the UFOs!
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Another thought....about half way through almost every project, I begin to dislike the colors, the shapes, the pattern...everything about the quilt. Thus another UFO is born. When I make myself go back and finish them to the point of quilting and binding, I fall in love again. It's amazing how different the finished quilt looks.
But, I do agree, if you just can't or choose not to finish them, find someone who will finish and donate them for you. Many will then cherish your UFO's. If you are lucky, you may see one of them on Facebook one day. |
I agree---find a home for them and get rid of them. We all have UFOs for various reasons and they feel like failures somehow! But I chalk them up to learning experiences and changing tastes over time. I really hope you can find a group that will repurpose them for charity. Good luck to you!
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Originally Posted by Jingle
(Post 7501403)
Couldn't you finish them up and donate them, if you can't find someone to do it?
I admire your approach: I hope I've learned lessons about being disciplined and seeing things through. I never want to be in this position again. |
Originally Posted by joe'smom
(Post 7501409)
I wholeheartedly agree that you should get those UFOs out of the house. But as far as the guilt, even though you won't be finishing the quilts, they will be finished by someone, and so the investment in fabric and time wasn't wasted! You developed your skills, enjoyed yourself, and someone will benefit in the end. Good luck finding the right place for the UFOs!
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I had a couple and I just did not like them. I went ahead and sewed them together with what was cut and made it only as large as the fabric I had. Then donated them. One was large enough but I didn't want to waste a lot on batting. I didn't really pay that much for the fabric (on sale). Turned it into a reversible. Went to animal shelter
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GET RID OF THEM!!!! If they make you feel guilty, give them away, it is a freeing experience. You will have more room in your sewing area, your mind, and your soul. Your heart will be lighter and you will be able to enjoy working on your next project. Last year I gave some unfinished quilt tops to my guild, They were finished and passed on to those in need. It is really nice not having them looking over my shoulder every time I sat at my machine or looked for something in that room.
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