oklahomamom2

That is a really cute way of saying it about it being a problem child, I would like to go back and see if I can go about in a different direction that way I happy with it since it is going to a good cause.

oklahomamom2

I might have done that a little made it like a job, I just set a goal for myself that I wanted to get so many quilts done this year and this is not a good a way to start. LOL

oklahomamom2

I know I always get into trouble with my Husband he's words are you are not not even watching it your just listening to it. I said I know but I like to listen it helps me stay focused on getting it done.

solstice3

Take a break from it. Then when you eventually return to it do so with the attitude that it doesn't have to be perfect

RosaSharon

I lost my motivation, so since I had 5 quilts started, I was committed. I forced myself to do at least one (little) thing a day. Even if I had to fire up my sewing machine or iron for just one strip, I would at least do that much. Pretty soon I was staying longer and longer in my sewing rooms. (one room for cutting, one for sewing.) Pretty soon my motivation returned and I was looking forward to working on them once again.

huskyquilter

Ha! Yep! Just not too much or those seams won't be as straight as you like.

Also, something that gets my excitement going again is to do a little FMQ practice. I make small quilt sandwiches and pict a pattern from Leah Day's youtube channel and play with it. Either it looks really cool and I'm re-inspired, or it looks awful and I realize how much better I am at piecing...

terri123

Before I start a quilt, I always make a block to see how I like it. Sometimes I even will do 4 blocks so that I see
what the larger outcome might be if I actually finish it. IF I'm not particularly happy with the blocks, then I go ahead and make them into a lap quilt by doing more that will give me at least that size.

Right now I have 15 lap quilts all ready for the Rest Home for next Christmas. lol

Yep, I love quilting, but find that I get very bored if the pattern doesn't have some "challenge" to it. SO, I'd say finish it up as a lapquilt and be done with it. Happy Day Quilting!!

Lucky Patsy's

If you know other charity quilters, perhaps you can trade projects with one of them who is in a similar situation. That way the charity still gets their quilt, your enthusiasm may be rekindled with the new project, and you don't end up with another UFO. I have finished other people's abandoned projects, and while I could see why they abandoned it and the finished quilt was not perfect, it still made a nice quilt that was enthusiastically received by the giftee.

Rose_P

Do something else that you enjoy. Crochet something small (or learn to crochet - It's easy and doesn't require a big investment), bake bread, do a pencil drawing of someone you love - anything creative that will take your mind off the roadblock, or just take a walk or plant some flowers and breathe some fresh air. Chances are you'll start thinking of quilting and rediscover your desire to get it made. It sometimes helps me if I try to visualize before going to sleep getting up in the morning and doing the next few steps that need to be done on the UFO. You are not alone, and it will get better. Best wishes.

passionforsewing

This happens to me more times than I can tell you. I have so many unfinished projects that I'm so overwhelmed by them. I have a sister that enjoys the things I do so I went through all my things and gave her a lot of these. I feel so much better and she sure was thankful.