Tired of the quilt I'm working on
#41
I am at the stage of quilting that I just want to be done. I've got 3 blocks to finish, a small amount of sashing, then the border, binding and I'm done. The quilt is for myself and I'm hand quilting the it. I really love it, but I'm already planning for my next quilt and am excited to start it, but I refuse to until this one is finished. Anyone face this same dilemma while working on projects? Self discipline to finish one project at a time it tough!!
#43
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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I'm feeling guilty because of the quilts that I have waiting to be finished. I experiment, put together the top and then I get tired of it. I need discipline - everyday!
Thanks for posting this thread as I might be encouraged to work harder.
Thanks for posting this thread as I might be encouraged to work harder.
#44
I usually have at least 2 projects going at once, even though space is an issue for me. I always get tired of whatever I'm working on before its done. But if I can go back and forth between 2 projects, I can always get the first one finished.
#45
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Duncan, AZ
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I currently have 3 quilts going. Had to take a break from hand quilting due to tendonosis in my hands. I found that I could cut & machine sew without hurting my hands so made three tops. I am tyeing them instead of quilting but am doing some hand quilting in the borders. (just couldn't resist lol) Is that allowed? If not, please don't tell the quilt police.
#46
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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It depends on the quilt I'm working on, and whether or not I like it. I really dislike the one I'm doing right now which is a churn dash done in Civil War repro fabrics. My husband chose the pattern & fabrics, and it is driving me nuts. But I'm doing my best to get it done so I never have to work on it again.
#47
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I should be done with the main quilting by Wednesday night!! Then the border. I get excited when I get this close to adding the binding (one of my favorite things). I guess I have a personality that will only allow myself to work on one project at a time - something about sticks in the fire. I also don't have a sewing room where I can stash unfinished projects, so I can only do one project at a time. I will persevere!!
#48
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Suring, Wisconsin
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Know what you are saying. After doing a big project sometimes I have to make at least one small project so it can be completed pretty fast. Have made 4 table runners and once the 4th one is done then off to make a quilt again.
#49
Whenever someone asks "what is your favorite quilt" I always answer "The next one" When you get to that almost finished place its hard to keep going sometimes., Enjoy the journey and the reward will shine
#50
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Location: S C michigan
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if i'm soooooo tired of doing something that it isn't fun, i move on. do something else to get my 'groove' back. if it ain't fun, it ain't going to happen. THIS IS SUPPOSE TO BE FUN. REMEMBER that.
i do try to push myself, but ............ see above.
i do try to push myself, but ............ see above.
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