So it's not often that I get a chance to sew ALL DAY with no interruptions but it looks like Sunday will be that day. I have quite a few projects that are just about done and I don't know what to do. I was wondering if when you sew, you set a schedule for yourself, or do you just work on one thing until you find a good stopping point.

Anyone got any suggestions?

I usually work on one thing at a time. I just figure what needs to be finished first and start there. Good luck with your sewing day. With two babies they're not easy to come by, I know. I'd probably take a nap :)

I usually sew until I drop.
That's when I don't have other distractions going on.
Enjoy your time sewing and make sure you post pictures of what you have done!

I just start sewing. I need my dh to tell me when to eat and if I'm going to bed because I have to go to work the next day.

I've got lots of WIPs. But I always have to try something new. LOL. I have a few things that are just about done that I could actually try to finish. Probably my main goal is to finish a quilt I started for Devin's birthday (whichh was in June) so he'll quit taking my quilt to sleep with! Don't worry, I'll post pictures when I'm done. :)

i think if it were me i would take a look at my WIPs and decide which one could be finished in the least amount of time and start work on that one. i always get really super motivated when i can actually finish something! then hang it up and admire it while you start on the next WIP!

have fun! sounds like a delightful day! don't forget to eat healthy, stay hydrated, and have some chocolate handy!

Thaat sounds like a good idea Patty (especially the part about the chocolate ;)) Thanks for reminding me too that I need to bring slippers or socks. It could be 90 degrees outside and my feet will be ice cubes in the basement where I'll be sewing.

I agree with fabricluvr ....I try to finish what I start but doesn't always work that way ...but have more done than not....I usually can't wait to finish...love that feeling of having something done....

i also sew until i make silly mistakes then I quit...What ablessing to have a full day to sew!! I would pick the project that is most pressing to you and start with that...have a GREAT time!

I sew on a WIP for a while, take a break, read this forum, eat, sew a while, read this forum, eat...you get the picture. But I actually quilted a baby quilt and put the binding on this weekend, made a couple of blocks and 1/3 of the way done pinning a king sized quilt. My fingers are starting to get sore so it's reading time.
Hope you enjoy your day.

How did your day go?

I have a couple of works in progress, they seem to follow three paths.
1) Working on in the machine
2) Handwork away from the machine
3) Needs inspiration - on hold :D

I'm trying very hard to FINISH my projects and stay limited to those three things. If I had a whole day I would work till I reached a stopping point, which could easily be ugh I don't want to rip out that big seam right now. But I'd shoot for PLEASE LET ME GET THIS DONE! :wink: :lol:

Ha ha--you'd all get a good chuckle if you watched me quilt. :lol: I start with one project--then for no rhyme of reason--move to another. I think it makes me feel I've done more if I work on several things in one day?? :shock:

Today I sewed strips on table runners--then added borders to a child's quilt--then table runners--then more borders. Ironed everything--pinned the next strips--and went around again. The quilt is finished--more to do on table runners, but then I picked out fabric for the next table runner....then I sandwiched a few flannel squares to be quilted... :roll:

None of it makes sense--and I need to have a minimum of three projects going at a time so I don't get bored with one...and I'm getting something done all the time... but it'd look crazy to anyone watching. :wink:

My day was GREAT, Elizabeth, thanks for asking! I got a lot accomplished! I finished the neverending baby quilt, I finished Devin's "Birthday Quilt", I tried working on the BOM pattern that DonnaRae so nicely sent me, and I practiced a little machine quilting. I couldn't figure out how to set the tension and stitch length though. And then I couldn't remember what quilted feathers looked like. :) Of course this was after almost 11 hours of sitting in front of my sewing machine.

I can't wait to do it again! But next time I will need to bring more chocolate. ;)

I'll post pictures of my work tomorrow. Right now I need to go to sleep!

WOW you got TWO projects completed! must feel great! can't wait to see them.

when do we get to do this again? :D

i'll bring the chocolate!

I can't wait to see your projects!!
How long before you can do this again?

Here's Devin's quilt. Definitely inspired by Chele's crazy fabric for her BOMs. :) I used that bamboo batting that I got on clearance at JoAnns. I don't like it. Every time the fabric rubs against the batting, little balls of fuzz form on the top of the quilt. The pattern came from Quilterscache.com but I can't remember what the name of the block is. :mrgreen:

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...y/DSCN1211.jpg


And here is the neverending quilt. You've probably seen it before, but you've never seen it before finished. :lol:

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...y/DSCN1212.jpg

Beautiful work. I especially like Devin's quilt. What a productive day you had.

The quilts are lovely! Great work.

Kyia

Great job!!!

Wooohoooooooo You did a fantastic job! Yes you definitely deserve more chocolate!! 11 hours!! Wow that is great!! How'd you keep your neck from not getting stiff after that long?

Thanks everybody! I don't know the next time I'll be able to have a day all to myself again. Usually DH and I take turns having a day. I'm assuming it probably won't be until after Christmas....I hate working retail, I already have to start thinking of the holidays.