UFOs
 

So I counted up all the quilts I have started but not finished, and all the quilts I have all the fabric for but haven't started yet, and if I finish one every two months, I have enough projects to last for NINE years! This doesn't include wall hangings or table runners. I had no idea I had THAT many! Guess I better get started!
For motivation, I have pledged not to buy any new fabric until I have completed at least 5 of these projects. That will be hard!
Anyone else have too many UFOs?

I have a few, 20 + but they are all tops I have made. Once I have mastered the new technique on the top I have runout of interest as it is the mastering a new technique. I have no kits as these do t satisfy my splitter for new ways of quilting.

Oodles of UFO's, but waiting till I have more time (or retire, which is in 8+ years) to finish up some of them, as its hand quilting on several of those.

dcquilter, don't put such a harsh proportions of getting things done. Do something MORE of what you will succeed !!! I am not buying any more fabric except if I need something to finish. I have done it where I finish TWO UFOs and then I can start on something new. If that gets put aside, then it is time to pick another two UFOs to finished. It is just like going on a diet. Make levels of success which are easier to achieve. If you think you can handle five at a time, then go for it !! Good Luck !! I will be a couple of steps behind you.

I have been working on mine and have them down to under 10. 3 of those are tops that need to be quilted so they will take a while......and that's only if some awesome new idea isn't posted on QB.:D

I have many UFO's, from partially cut fabric and random completed squares in boxes, up to completed tops that just need quilting. I try to get back to them every once in a while, but really, my only resolution is to not create *more* UFO's, and instead to try and see new projects to the end when I start one these days.

--Q

15 tops to be completed, 18 quilts all "kitted", 6 in progress.....sheesh....i won't live long enough. I'm right there with y'all! Jo in NC

Oh, Lord, YES....way too many!
Having not much else these days, I consider these part of the "inheritance" I'll pass along! LOL! :D The next generation can "finish them off". :thumbup:

Jan in VA

I've never counted mine and maybe that is a good thing. I do know that I have two of the very largest Rubbbermaid containers full of completed tops, two medium containers full of blocks and sets of blocks and numerous smaller bins with completed blocks and cut sashings and borders packed with the remaining yardage for that quilt. I just keep plugging away at them (finished 10 large quilts and 6 crib quilts this year) and refuse to get stressed about them. I will finish them, re-purpose them or give them away (someday)!

Goodness Yes! I call myself a scatter-crafter because I have so many types of crafts I love to do. I finish some but often lose enthusiasm for one type of craft in the midst of projects. Oh pretty let's do that now! As of today I have about 180 projects of different types waiting to be finished. That would be quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, beading and 3 or 4 other crafts. Needless to say I have more than enough to keep me busy.

I just signed up for Project UFO in my guild. We are completing 6 UFOs in 12 months; 1 due every 2 months. This will help me get some of them done. Some are tops, some are cut into parts, some are just the gathered fabrics. Including these 6 there are about 13. But I have an overwhelming stash right now. I spent time today pulling patterns and fabric to make kits, so I'm sure that number will grow! I'm determined to not buy more fabric except backing or to finish a quilt. I'm hoping to complete 1 a month and to ease my craving to horde fabric. Hopefully this will work. 2014 is my year for destashing and learning to really enjoy my quilting again!!

Only 9 years?

I don't have any UFO's, but I have lots of patterns and a big stash that hasn't been allocated to any specific pattern yet. I'm sure it would take far more than 9 years to use it all up, but that isn't the goal, is it?

This year I joined a UFO thread on the Board. The group was great and helped me to complete 6 of my 14 UFO's. Problem is I am joining three quilt along's in the new year so if I'm not careful I will be right back where I started.

Just put together a UFO list for the 2014 UFO contest at our LQS. I have a list of over 50. That doesn't include any kits or quilts that I have collected fabric for! Time to get busy!!

I have quite a few, maybe 10 or more. I've taken a number of classes and then not finished the quilt, usually because I mostly want bed sized quilts.

I don't have many, but I don't count the string quilt blocks, since I build them as I create scraps, or the scrappy four patches, since they are my go-to when I want to sew without thinking too much.
I do have a stash without firm plans.

lol !!!! I have been buying fabric, kits, rulers, gidgets/gadgets, and sewing notions for years. My reasoning was I "had to buy" them because when I retire I won't have the money. This was "sound financial reasoning" to me!
Well, my job was eliminated this summer. I am 60 y/o with out my usual income. I sure am glad I have a good stash and supplies now! I should not need anything for my "she cave" for several years!!!! Oh, yes, I have UFOs!!

You are not a quilter unless you have a "few" UFOs, WIP or whatever along with your stash. So enjoy! Just think about those poor folks who don't have the fun we do!!!!!

I actually only have a few UFOs. My goal is to finish them by Valentine's Day. They are

1. tack down the hanging sleeve on a Thanksgiving wallhanging
2. finish quilting a Christmas wallhanging
3. finish a paper piecing project started last February
4. finish a stained glass applique wallhanging from a class
5. finish the big block quilt

However, I have MANY projects planned and ready to go! :)

Only 9 years? That's easily manageable. lol
I was hell-bent on finishing something over Christmas break. Yesterday I stood in front of the leaning tower of UFOs and could not for the life of me pick one. Too overwhelming. Instead I went into my sewing room and put the final border on another UFO. SIGH!

Oh no.. I have none.. I am working on a project of four quilts for my staff, and then I will start another project. I must have OCD, as I can't start something until I'm finished with the one I am working on.. Ughhh

I found one UFO that was 30 years old.. its the only UFO I have and most likely will never finish it... it has no appeal to me now.. and I can't bring myself to finish it. It was before I had a rotary cutter and the piecing is not something I would be proud of today.
When I was growing up my Mom would never ever allow us to cut any fabric if there was something unfinished. This "training" has stayed with me .

I have several but don't call them ufo's, I call them WIP's, works in progress. Several of them are paper pieced and I try to get a few blocks done on them every week. Eventually they will be finished. Right now I am doing some quilting on a wall hanging that has been patiently waiting to be completed.

It finally got to the point where I triaged all of my UFO's. A lot came from my younger quilting days, and frankly, my tastes have changed. I separated out all of the UFO's I wanted to finish. I donated a whole bin full of tops to a group who makes Charity Quilts, along with some fabric for the backing. Again, these were practice tops, and I was more interested in learning the technique than actually making a quilt, so why beat myself up for not finishing them? I donated a whole bin of quilt blocks to the school so the girls would have blocks already done to sew together. They were very pleased to receive them. The rest of the tops that no one would want, are tops I am using to practice FMQ stitching. That cleaned out my UFO's and gave me an incentive to finish the ones I wanted to finish.

Wow, you have all made me feel much better,I only have three u.f.o's and two projects I am working on,one machine one hand.One of the u.f.o quilts depends on the state of my hands as it is hand quilting.As it is almost the new year who has put ' finishing projects' on their list ? Letty x

I have PIGS, projects in grocery sacks! LOTS of pigs! However I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as my daughter is quilting all my unfinished quilt tops for me. She does lovely FMQ and that seems to be where most of my projects hang up. She has done five so far and has seven at her house now and I have a BIG bunch hanging in my closet yet to go, and of course I keep on making more.

If I have UFO's around too long, I donate them to our Community Quilts. Once they are gone, it's such a relief to start on new projects. I like the idea of them being new to someone.

Same here. Once I finish the top, I lose interest. I, too, have about 10+ tops that need to be turned into finished quilts.


Anita

I only have one which is a quilt top that I made in a class I took and never quilted it. I tend to work on one project at a time and complete it before I move on to the next. I do have ideas for future projects and some collections of fabric in my stash for the next project. I travel a lot and seek out quilt shops along the way and buy a few small pieces of fabric as a memento. I am usually looking for specific theme for the fabric. It usually takes me several years to put together a collection.

Oh, yes, way too many UFOs. They seem to multiply just like the hangars in the closet or plastic grocery bags. I'm going to be doing UFOs this year and not buying more fabric. That's hard when I come to this Board almost daily!

I have 8 quilts/ tops in various stages of completion. Plus at least 3 more that are planned projects. This does not count the 8 or so quilt kits that I purchased at a garage sale( I'll get to those eventually) Yikes! I'd better get moving. My children go back to school on January 6th. I think I'll set a goal of finishing one quilt per month until they are done. I've hosted too many holiday gatherings since late November to have all my sewing stuff out all over the Family Room. After Jan 2nd, I can pull it out and start making a creative mess again!

OMG this sounds like me…….I find fabric I love, and buy what I need to make a queen or king sized quilt……and I have project box after project box filled with these…not to mention the 2 and 3 yard pieces of individual fabrics that I could not go home without……..I have not taken the time to count up what I have to do…..(too scared)…….

If you are in DC, and someday find yourself with nothing to do, and are up for a road trip to Winchester - let me know…….we can have a nice visit and compare notes!

What a wonderful idea you have……..

One UFO is too many, and I have way more than one.

Take it from me ...a retiree of close to 20 years.....you will not finish all but add to the pile of UFO's. a friend told me to put each UFO in a bag with someone's name on it and when you die they will be thrilled that you were making a quilt for them! Seems like I might have to do that! Not sure how to handle the stash though.

Oh my! Just finished sorting and organizing craft/ sewing room and although I don't have a stash like many I have a far share of fabrics left over from 10 quilts. I am putting a caboosh on purchasing any more fabric unless it's for backing. Need to sandwich and quilt two bed tops while still dabbling to finish making blocks for a summer quilt. Oh yeah, did start another quilt top using decorative stitches and a Kaffe quilt top made with batiks. Will I ever have time to finish this year? That was a rhetorical question. Lol I still have a couple of kits and patterns that I plan to complete this coming year. Wish me luck as I wish all of you luck in your UFO projects. happy New Year- Keep Calm and Quilt On!

I only have two UFOs, but I had way too many piles of fabric which I designated for a specific project. I would feel overwhelmed and therefore be very nonproductive with all of it staring me in the face. About six months ago I allowed myself to change my mind and use fabric from those piles. I have since made dozens of smaller quilts which I am using for charity donations. At first it was hard because I am very slow to change direction. Now it is a blast to see those piles getting smaller and smaller. My goal this year is to clear off my sewing tables and to get rid of as much stash and completed projects as I can. No new fabric except backing fabric and no new patterns, books etc. I will never finish all the stuff I have right now.

I have a container full of finished tops, I decided to get all the things I have been working on for years and put away because of working. I was amazed at how many, Still have a few then I will try to get them quilted. Am really just learning how to do piecing so must finishs the plain blocks and embroidery, and painted block ones first.

Good for you! I did something similar and my pile is down to about six unfinished tops. Some just need quilting and others are works in progress. Then I have the quilt guild projects that are done over the course of the year, but I don't count those. I want to get three finished by.....summer. That will work with a full time job and on and on and on.:thumbup:

I once read a suggestion to put each UFO in a bag and then randomly pick one and work on it a while. You are allowed to put it back in it's bag (after you have worked on it) and choose another bag. That way you have a surprise and you get closer to finishing projects. You might have to leave notes in your bag, if your project isn't easy to figure out.