I always seem to get obsessed with something or another. A new technique, a fabric I just HAVE to use, a pattern that struck my fancy....something is always waiting for my attention. I never have to cast around for what to do next...there's always at least one thing I can't WAIT to get my hands on! I only "allow" myself 3 projects at a time max, so as to avoid long-lingering UFO's.

I love reading about your methods of operation! I really like and love anything to do with quilts. I think I'll go with the farmers wife quilt. I've got all of the blocks done and really want to get that one set on point. It's a smaller version of the big one, this one being a large lap or small twin size and I can work more on my fmq with the smaller size. Also I want to continue with my applique because it's something new for me and I'm having fun learning what to do with it. And one more thing, I just came home from a family party with enough fabric given to me to put together a camping quilt for a nephew that is getting married in September. This one will be easy because there will be no piecing, just sandwich and quilt. The back is light weight denim, cotton batting, and a plaid top, dark greens and blues. The hardest part will be deciding motiffs for quilting or just following the lines of the plaid. This will be done on my machine too. No way can I just do one project at a time, looks like there are at least 3 and maybe 4 if I count the leader and ender project. Thanks for the response everyone. Happy quilting.

Nammie to 7 oh I'm so delighted to read your reply. I have tried and tried to explain to friends etc this technique we have. During the day I also use machines for piecing and quilting the evenings are hand work. I find this so rewarding and because I don't sit in one position all day doing one activity. When I go to a class from 10 to 3 I always suffer the next day with neck pain.

I agree with you, it just works better doesn't it. I don't think I am ever bored. There's always something to fall back on.

Put all your project titles into a box and pull one out.

I go see a quilting friend. I'll read a quilting magazine. I'll read QB and remember what deadlines I have coming up.
Think that one should be written down or I'm going to miss one with serious consequences. I'll look through my sewing room for what I've got sitting around. I've not got a good handle on this and waste a lot of time. Interested in what other people have to say.

Rhonda Lee... I like to work on one project at a time until it is finished. If I had all of your UFOs, I would treat them like Dave Ramsey treats debt. Start on the one that would take the least amount of time to finish. Small successes generate momentum.

I think I would finish a UFO-at least one or two. Lots of money is invested in the components of a UFO. To finish one is like money found and it is a leg up if you need a project for someone's special day. It is so freeing to finish something that is just hanging around in a box or bag!

Sometimes I just sit and look through quilt magazines, my stash or the unfinished projects. Sometimes I even do something really off the wall, like cleaning the house, which makes me realize ANY project is better than that, and I can quickly decided on what to do next!!

Oh what the heck is one more UFO......do what ever pleases you....