As a fellow libra...I "weigh" the pros and cons on most subjects...since my DH is also a libra, we have a hard time (sometimes) justifying large purchases because when one points the good, the other points the bad.

Your quilt is gorgeous and congrats on finishing. Sometimes I over-plan a quilt and nothing gets done, or I jump in with both feet, pick a base fabric and pull colors from that. However, I usually tend to do better when I have a deadline to meet.

Thanks all for your comments. Last night I had everything set up to go and as a final prep step I placed a sheet over the top of the whole shebang to prevent dust and fade from sunlight - until I get home tonight that is <G>.

A number of you mentioned/asked what I enjoyed more, the process or the completion. Without a doubt - the process. The creation. The completion to me is like finishing a really good book - like losing an old friend.

So yeah - I guess it's partly that I want it as good as I can possibly make it - and I know my limitations and I don't beat myself up about mistakes taht I consider part of the learning process - and partly that I procrastinate a bit because I don't want to rush the end.

Again ... thanks all.

And yes, my plan is to start quilting tonight and I have the rest of the weekend <G>.

Another Libra that can't seem to get in gear to do anything.

I have done this with every craft/hobby and also my candle and soap business. I have cabinets and closets full of craft projects of every type imaginable. Lots of stuff started but never finished. Others I have all of the supplies but never started. I must have well over 300 stamps because I loved doing it...scrapbooking too. Then I got bored so moved on and on and on and on. You get the picture.

But I will say that I have always loved sewing and keep coming back to it. I used to love to make stuffed dolls and rabbits. I bought a pattern online to make a boy and girl gingerbread dolls. I have everything cut out and ready to sew...bought it 6 years ago...lol. I love gingerbread stuff so I WILL get them made one of these days.

Oh...and this procrastination goes back to my childhood. I'll be 62 in October so my hubby is used to it. LOL

I am a Gemini and also have to be perfect I just wish I wasn't like that it takes forever to finish a project. Sounds funny to admit it but I feel like amma argue with yourself instead of just doing it. Oh well. Guess we just have to push harder. Good Luck. Sue

Success!! I got the two palm trunks quilted tonight!! The bobbin threads on ends have been burried, I just need to bury the top and bobbin threads at the starts. I'm happy with it including the imperfections.

Once I *start* it's all smooth sailing from here.

Tricky part coming up though ... next step is foot prints in the sand :)

I hope you'll have pics. I love Footprints in the Sand it's one of my favorites. I have a cross stitch I did a while back. good luck. Sue

not too long ago, a board member posted a link to the quilter's horoscope. May be this would help? lol. Here is the link to that post.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-125094-1.htm

Lol, I'm a Leo. I tend to see something that interests me and jump right in., then worry about it till it's done, hoping for the best. Lol

Thank you all. I needed a good laugh and you helped. It was all so funny it made me feel better. I was born the 26 of October but it doesn't matter I see myself in all of you. I stay away from deadlines and get done when I get done and enjoy the time. If you go back over everything everyone has said you will see how funny it sounds and have a good laugh also Happy Quilting.