I always struggle to finish projects. Last fall I counted all my UFOs and came up with 25 (or so!) I promised myself that I would finish some of them before starting something new. I've done really good so far. I've been working on handquilting something that was pieced and appliqued years ago. It feels great to be getting close to done with it. There are several other quilts started that are gifts and need to get finished soon. But, I am itching to start something new!!! I have the fabric (imagine that!) and the pattern.....ohh no, I can't!! Please talk me out of it! How do all of you ladies keep focused on finishing?

Can't help you there ~ to be honest, I keep about 3 - 4 projects going at once. I will work on one for a few days, then switch to another for a few days. I guess that's why the baby quilts I'm about to finish are for babies that will soon be 6 months :shock: :shock:

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Rebecca

I think I'm weird. I hate starting new projects.

Nope, sorry, cannot talk you out of it.
Only thing I can say is...start it, then take a break from it. Finish off a smaller project that needs finishing. Go back to original.
Hmm...I'm thinking that might not work.
So sorry....can't help you

I am a very orderly, obsessive person- I can't start a project with one unfinished. But I have lost interest in my current project and think I am about to set it aside for a bit. I am sick of the colors, the piecing, everything. I say you should start something new. I should too, lol.

I'm not a good one to talk you out of starting a new project, but I might be able to help you finish the old ones. I find that I sometimes need a little pressure (from myself) to finish projects.

Sometimes it helps to tell someone else that you plan to finish this or that project by a certain time for a gift for someone. Then you feel obligated to get it done because someone is expecting to hear about the recipient receiving the gift. Really spurns me on to getting things done.

Lynette

I know someone like you. She ended up giving me her stash and still has some to give me. I am using it well.I have always been focused on finishing projects after watching a dear aunt work on a rug hooking project for decades. I sure hated that thing! I just want to do something creative with the beautiful fabrics I buy and then share the finished project (or enjoy it).

judee

Why don't you find the WIP or UFO thread on this forum and commit to finishing something. I have multiple projects going at once also, and I just started a new one. HOWEVER, two of the "almost finished" have deadlines coming up and I have to have them done (or look stupid :oops: ).

I also participated in some group projects and although the contribution was small, it felt good to send something out UNDONE yet complete for my part.

Another option I use, is to make a deal with myself that I MAY NOT start something new until something existing is done. I think of it this way: Quilting is an art that is best appreciated DONE. 25 quilt tops won't keep anyone warm. :wink:

I'm finding more and more UFO's accumulating around my house. I'm afraid I am no help.

Sorry, can't help you.