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Margot 09-04-2011 09:29 AM

Who has tips on how to end the UFOs? I have many and am always getting the other. I would love to help. :-(
Hugs

memepat 09-04-2011 09:34 AM

Can you figure out why you stopped working on them? For myself mine are when I run into a problem, don't like the pattern/fabric/way they go together, or I don't enjoy the process (paper piecing). This may let you know why you are not completing them. Good luck!!!

mamaquilts 09-04-2011 09:40 AM


Originally Posted by Margot
Who has tips on how to end the UFOs? I have many and am always getting the other. I would love to help. :-(
Hugs

Maybe do a swap with some local quilters. Everyone brings in a UFO they have and swap it.

MadQuilter 09-04-2011 09:50 AM

What if you alternate a UFO with other projects? I find that when I get back to a UFO, it's usually not such a big deal to finish it.

katier825 09-04-2011 10:43 AM

You need a "rewards program" to get them done. Promise a treat to yourself when you finish...some fabric or quilty gadget you've been wanting. :)

caliquocat 09-04-2011 12:39 PM

I think the UFO swap sounds like a great idea.

ckcowl 09-04-2011 12:44 PM

decide each time you want to sew that you have to finish one thing before starting another.

Sadiemae 09-04-2011 01:01 PM

I do two probjects at a time. Many people can't concentrate on two things at the same time, but it works really well for me.

Margot 09-04-2011 02:44 PM

The tips are great, I'll try. Thank you all.

maine ladybug 09-04-2011 04:56 PM

Our group had us sign up the quilts we wanted to get finished, no matter how far along they were done. Then we set a finish date and we all brought our finished UFO's for all to see!

Margot 09-04-2011 06:08 PM


Originally Posted by maine ladybug
Our group had us sign up the quilts we wanted to get finished, no matter how far along they were done. Then we set a finish date and we all brought our finished UFO's for all to see!

Good idea! Maybe so we end up with them?

twinkie 09-05-2011 02:49 AM

I am also guilty of this and appreciate all the tips

redmadder 09-05-2011 02:53 AM

I either assign them a time, like 20 minutes a day or work on them on Sunday. A lot of my UFOs get finished a few blocks at a time. That blue and yellow string quilt gets a few blocks added everytime I pull it out. When there are enough blocks, it'll get a string or two for every block. Someday it will hit the 20 minute a day category and be finished.

Course I enjoy the process as much as the finished project.

Tinabodina 09-05-2011 03:12 AM

I have just started putting my UFO's and projects into flat boxes and keeping them insite (under my cutting table). Old projects are beginning to leave, but I have now started adding more projects. Just not sure exactly how to get them all done. :-(

maine ladybug 09-05-2011 04:42 AM


Originally Posted by Margot

Originally Posted by maine ladybug
Our group had us sign up the quilts we wanted to get finished, no matter how far along they were done. Then we set a finish date and we all brought our finished UFO's for all to see!

Good idea! Maybe so we end up with them?

Yes, you end up with your own finished projects that you show and then do with what you want.


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