What to do next?
#32
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Happily @ Southwest Florida
Posts: 999
I only work on one project at a time, but that doesn't mean I don't have the next one, and the next one, and the next one planned.. and buy fabric or fat quarters for them in the meantime....I'm always printing out patterns and ideas, slip in a bag project for a feeling of quick success, and will buy a kit for later. Right now I have two baby quilts due by Nov., so I know what's coming next. Enjoy it all is my advise.
#33
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 1,231
My New Year's resolution was to do one UFO in between every new project I start. That way I can satisfy my urge to get materials for new projects, but I also finish my old ones, too. So far it's working out great. I find that quilts I started years ago may or may not interest me as a "keeper"...but they will always be fine to donate, and there are so many worthy causes..just set your mind to finish one in between each new project...you always get a great sense of satisfaction just from finishing it, and it won't be there "haunting" you!
#34
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,827
Someone posted they need 2 baby quilts by Nov so better get started.
I must be crazy. Here's some of my deadlines:
Wed-Teach FMQ, Thurs-Plein aire at Fish Camp
This Friday: long arm quilt for customer-Dancing with the Stars is over-better get back at it.
Next Friday: long arm quilt for customer
ASAP: class sample, supply list and description for FMQ level 2
July: 1-woman show, descriptions, method of hanging, 3 more quilts (finish quilting Day Lilies)
Before summer: long arm a new bed quilt (optional, may wait another year)
ASAP: change quilt at art gallery and get internet entries completed
UFO's; permission to never complete
End of May; quilt retreat-have project organized
End of June: ASG retreat-have sewing project organized
Yep-better get back to that long arm.
Maybe I don't need a tin full of options, just a reminder list.
#35
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Florida - formerly Montana
Posts: 3,504
I normally work one project from start to finish, as my creative juices flow only if I concentrate on one or possibly two, things at a time. That's just how my mind works. I can't combine messes. (And one project does make a big mess by the time it's completed)
#37
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,827
I like this idea. Let's see: deadline for class sample then draw from the tin.
Someone posted they need 2 baby quilts by Nov so better get started.
I must be crazy. Here's some of my deadlines:
Wed-Teach FMQ, Thurs-Plein aire at Fish Camp
This Friday: long arm quilt for customer-Dancing with the Stars is over-better get back at it.
Next Friday: long arm quilt for customer
ASAP: class sample, supply list and description for FMQ level 2
July: 1-woman show, descriptions, method of hanging, 3 more quilts (finish quilting Day Lilies)
Before summer: long arm a new bed quilt (optional, may wait another year)
ASAP: change quilt at art gallery and get internet entries completed
UFO's; permission to never complete
End of May; quilt retreat-have project organized
End of June: ASG retreat-have sewing project organized
Yep-better get back to that long arm.
Maybe I don't need a tin full of options, just a reminder list.
Someone posted they need 2 baby quilts by Nov so better get started.
I must be crazy. Here's some of my deadlines:
Wed-Teach FMQ, Thurs-Plein aire at Fish Camp
This Friday: long arm quilt for customer-Dancing with the Stars is over-better get back at it.
Next Friday: long arm quilt for customer
ASAP: class sample, supply list and description for FMQ level 2
July: 1-woman show, descriptions, method of hanging, 3 more quilts (finish quilting Day Lilies)
Before summer: long arm a new bed quilt (optional, may wait another year)
ASAP: change quilt at art gallery and get internet entries completed
UFO's; permission to never complete
End of May; quilt retreat-have project organized
End of June: ASG retreat-have sewing project organized
Yep-better get back to that long arm.
Maybe I don't need a tin full of options, just a reminder list.
Opted out of plein air.
Quilt is 1/2 complete and will finish today. Doing good so far.
gotta get that new class sample finished
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