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quilt3311 04-28-2011 01:43 PM

I stopped counting at 38---most are class samples though, when I do a class I make 1 sample from start to finish then do several more in different color ways to show what can be done. Do not layer and finish as tops are much lighter to haul around than a lot of finished projects.

Stitchit123 04-28-2011 02:03 PM

I only have 2 now -one is in Missouri and I'm in Ohio so good excuse for that one :lol: The other one just needs tied my excuse is I can't find it :( I know its here some where All things need beepers attached like that thing on my key-ring for when I lose my car which happens way to often :lol:

Jrrich 04-28-2011 03:02 PM

Pretty kitty on your avatar. I had one just like yours for 18 years. Orange kitties are the best!

MissJMac 04-28-2011 03:06 PM

So sad, so sad. I don't even want to think about it. Ever so often, I'll invite the Mission Circle at my church to come over and "thin out my stash". They love to make the trip, I fix a light snack and drag out the bags they can have. they sit around the dining room table and go through everything. I tell them to take whatever they want, they always end up taking it all.
Servicemen from our church; new mothers; our seniors in nursing homes; childrens hospital; and the sick and shut-in members are the recipients of quilts made from the UFOs, scraps, and extra blocks.

mackandblues 04-28-2011 03:46 PM

5 to 10 - I love scrappy quilts so whenever I pull a fabric to cut a strip or square from, I always cut for my next several projects. I have so much fabric that I don't want to get out 50 fabrics and only cut a 1.5" strip from it then put it away - talk about waste of time in my opinion! I also do Bonnie Hunter's Leaders and Enders so I'm constantly working on several projects simutaneously. Plus I get bored working on the same project so I rotate between several at the same time. And I've got a charm quilt going as well which will take awhile to accumulate all the fabric...

caspharm 04-28-2011 04:05 PM

I have around 20, not counting the ones I have posted for sale.

travelingquilter 04-28-2011 04:30 PM

i have shoe boxes of some cut and ready to assemble, plus others.....maybe 40

Linda1 04-28-2011 05:03 PM

I am afraid I would shock myself if I counted them so I'll just say I have several.

cjmat 04-28-2011 05:31 PM

I've only got two..one already layered and awaiting machine quilting, the other waiting to be layered. The only other one I've got is the baby quilt I'm currently hand-quilting for my grandbaby due this fall.

I'm normally one of those who tends to finish one project before starting another so this seems like a lot to me :lol:

djmormon 04-28-2011 05:42 PM

This is sad; most of my projects are still in my mind.
I have made lots of potholders is as far as I go.
I have made a few simple tie quilts. I did repair two old quilts, I believe, my mom got somewhere. My daughter (23) is working on her first pin wheel. She says I am best at supplying the tools to make a quilt. I encourage her.

connie d 04-28-2011 07:54 PM

I have more than I want to have but it is hard not to when I see something I like. :roll:

DebJ 04-28-2011 07:57 PM

Who has time to count. I've quilting to do! Also don't want to put a damper on current wips.

quilting memaw 04-28-2011 08:10 PM

I'm pleading the 5th on this! LOL....

Dizzydene 04-28-2011 08:32 PM

over 100

bjdemir 04-28-2011 09:18 PM

Right now I am working on 2 memory quilts for nephews (brothers), a baby quilt, BOM for grandaughter, Mystery quilt for Grandson, two to bind, a Gone with the Wind BOM, and need to make 3 toddler quilts - have the patterns, but not all the material yet. Not sure what else is in the works at this time.

Vat 04-29-2011 05:53 AM

I don't dare take a count.

Pattiannie 04-29-2011 09:15 AM

I agree...too many to confess to right now....

sammy89 04-29-2011 04:08 PM

only 2 left yohoooo

passionpiecer 04-29-2011 09:15 PM

too many to count - I need to retire so I can get everything done

maggierubymollyclancy 04-30-2011 06:36 AM

the more the merrier I say!! having UFO's is part of the fun
of it all. You never get bored and you always have a project
to go to. I revel in all my works in progress. Starting
something new is so much fun!!!!

gramajo 04-30-2011 07:25 AM

I'm so glad I'm not the only one with lots of UFOs :-D Layered, need to be quilted, 3 laps--A Star is Born, Dorothy Got Whacked, Checkers. WIPs (Christmas Tabletopper, Shatter N Sew) that have been set aside to work on BOM of Sylvia's Bridal Sampler.

WDPs (wanna do projects) 3 Wallhangings--Family Tree w/photos, Sewing Room Stash, Floozie. 2 Laps--Party Pirates (stack n whack), Bald Eagle (from deceased friend's shirts). 2 Full-sized--Spangled Cabins & Covering America.

OMG I'll never get these done in my lifetime :lol: That's not even counting any I may see in the future that I HAVE to do because I've fallen in love with them or any baby quilts that need to be made. I've had 4 of those in the past 8 months :) And I'm still working 45-50 hours/week.

gramajo 04-30-2011 09:26 AM

Oops! I forgot one WDP. I want to make a memory/photo quilt for my best friend's (of 55 years) 70th birthday next year.

Jennifer22206 04-30-2011 10:07 AM

I have 4.

debbieoh 04-30-2011 11:04 AM

Embarrassed to say I have No idea too many to count LOL!!! and I keep adding more

sewhat540 05-01-2011 05:23 AM

Oh, ok here it goes.........ah. Use to have like seven or eight if they are still in view but made a promise to myself that I would finish all UFO's before starting another. Now, I just have to keep my promise to myself and I am going to try very hard to do that. Have a great day.

JADE D 05-02-2011 04:57 PM

Several, but am gradually finishing them. Have to make 20 Christmas quilts for family so I need to get those UFOs out of the way. Have stopped buying fabric and am shopping my stash. Will have enough Christmas fabric left for next year's quilts too. (most of them will be from fat quarter patterns)
Middle daughter brought her stash of Christmas fabric over and we were going to trade - trying to cure that nothing goes with anything I have. Discovered we had the same fabrics. Of course, we did, we went shopping together!

Suziuki 05-03-2011 11:31 AM

I don't have UFO's, I classify all my projects as WIP's. The only time there will be a UFO is when I decide that I will never complete the project and I pack it up and take it to Goodwill.

sewobsessed1 05-03-2011 11:39 AM


Originally Posted by Suziuki
I don't have UFO's, I classify all my projects as WIP's. The only time there will be a UFO is when I decide that I will never complete the project and I pack it up and take it to Goodwill.

Ooo, me too! I have 2 quilts basted and waiting for winter to be hand quilted, so they aren't really UFOs, they're WIPs, and a crazy quilt (which is ALWAYS in progress).

annyroony2 05-03-2011 01:39 PM

I have spent the last few months trying to clear out my UFOs, and I am just about there. Got one on the machine now and one ready for the machine to be quilted. That leaves one more top to be sandwiched and quilted. THEN I will be free to start something new. Haven't been able to make a decision on the "something new", so that's why I'm cleaning out!!!

sewobsessed1 05-03-2011 01:42 PM

Oh! And my casket quilt is still waiting to be basted, but I'm sure as heck hoping that there is no hurry for that one! :)

sewingsuz 05-03-2011 01:45 PM

I am not going to look! there is 3 or 4 that I can think of. Don't worry about it. Be happy!

natalieg 05-03-2011 01:54 PM

Apparently way too many~!
A lot of times, I start out the new year with working on UFO's on a rotation. It works really well. This year I couldn't do that yet as I had so many new ones to make.

Ldydrifter 05-07-2011 05:15 PM

YIKES. I'm in trouble

biscuitqueen 05-07-2011 11:59 PM

mine are dwindling down with the challenge, but we do have plenty to look forword to completting.


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