WIP & UFO Challenge, are you game?
01-05-2011, 04:12 PM
#131
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Originally Posted by omak
Big TIP!
Example: Before I started on anything else, I had two pairs of pants I needed to hem for one of my veterans. I have had them in my possession for ten days or more, and have just kept putting it off. Finally! On Saturday, I came up with a plan. I had a couple of boxes I had to go through just to get to the pants, finding a place for everything ... which I did.
Sunday morning, I knew I could not face that man one more time without his pants in hand, task completed. So, I got them out and ....
I had ALREADY hemmed them (about six months ago!) He had never even tried them on, and here he was bringing me two more pairs - - of course, when I apologized for making him wait so long for something that didn't need to be done in the first place - - he informed me that he must have grabbed the wrong pants. Oh, well - - I will be at the Post all day tomorrow, so he will bring them in in the morning and I will have them done the same day.
The TIP???
That job you have been procrastinating in - - every day you put off actually doing it, the job will grow in your mind until you are paralyzed, angry at yourself, and more reluctant to pick it up.
This has happened to me numerous times, and one would think I would learn! Perhaps by sharing my BIG TIP - - I will have saved someone else from their overactive imaginations and convince myself that I need to practice what I preach <g> <wave> I am now going to do a bit of organizing on my peg board and cut some triangles for my Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilt ... the rest of the day I will be working the coupon program, and when that is done, I will begin sewing part 4 or 5 of the Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilt (and, try to figure out where I put the strip quilt kit and sashing for Workday at the Post tomorrow) ... hopefully, I have enough tasks lined out today to keep me busy until nightfall <wave>
Example: Before I started on anything else, I had two pairs of pants I needed to hem for one of my veterans. I have had them in my possession for ten days or more, and have just kept putting it off. Finally! On Saturday, I came up with a plan. I had a couple of boxes I had to go through just to get to the pants, finding a place for everything ... which I did.
Sunday morning, I knew I could not face that man one more time without his pants in hand, task completed. So, I got them out and ....
I had ALREADY hemmed them (about six months ago!) He had never even tried them on, and here he was bringing me two more pairs - - of course, when I apologized for making him wait so long for something that didn't need to be done in the first place - - he informed me that he must have grabbed the wrong pants. Oh, well - - I will be at the Post all day tomorrow, so he will bring them in in the morning and I will have them done the same day.
The TIP???
That job you have been procrastinating in - - every day you put off actually doing it, the job will grow in your mind until you are paralyzed, angry at yourself, and more reluctant to pick it up.
This has happened to me numerous times, and one would think I would learn! Perhaps by sharing my BIG TIP - - I will have saved someone else from their overactive imaginations and convince myself that I need to practice what I preach <g> <wave> I am now going to do a bit of organizing on my peg board and cut some triangles for my Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilt ... the rest of the day I will be working the coupon program, and when that is done, I will begin sewing part 4 or 5 of the Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilt (and, try to figure out where I put the strip quilt kit and sashing for Workday at the Post tomorrow) ... hopefully, I have enough tasks lined out today to keep me busy until nightfall <wave>
01-05-2011, 04:19 PM
#132
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OMAK wrote: That job you have been procrastinating in - - every day you put off actually doing it, the job will grow in your mind until you are paralyzed, angry at yourself, and more reluctant to pick it up.
I so totally agree with this. My other big reason lately for procrastinating a job is that 'I'm afraid to start it because I really don't know how and don't want to mess it up'
Case in point: My daughters coat zipper took 18 months to start and only 2 hours to complete. I kept trying to start it but pushed is aside...scared.
The other case was my braid quilt tops. Again months and months went by because I was scared to start trimming the edges so I could sew together. With the encouragement of a friend nearby I started and completed 2 tops in 2 days!!!
Lesson learned: Don't be a scare-de-cat!!!
I so totally agree with this. My other big reason lately for procrastinating a job is that 'I'm afraid to start it because I really don't know how and don't want to mess it up'
Case in point: My daughters coat zipper took 18 months to start and only 2 hours to complete. I kept trying to start it but pushed is aside...scared.
The other case was my braid quilt tops. Again months and months went by because I was scared to start trimming the edges so I could sew together. With the encouragement of a friend nearby I started and completed 2 tops in 2 days!!!
Lesson learned: Don't be a scare-de-cat!!!
01-05-2011, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltinghere
OMAK wrote: That job you have been procrastinating in - - every day you put off actually doing it, the job will grow in your mind until you are paralyzed, angry at yourself, and more reluctant to pick it up.
I so totally agree with this. My other big reason lately for procrastinating a job is that 'I'm afraid to start it because I really don't know how and don't want to mess it up'
Case in point: My daughters coat zipper took 18 months to start and only 2 hours to complete. I kept trying to start it but pushed is aside...scared.
The other case was my braid quilt tops. Again months and months went by because I was scared to start trimming the edges so I could sew together. With the encouragement of a friend nearby I started and completed 2 tops in 2 days!!!
Lesson learned: Don't be a scare-de-cat!!!
I so totally agree with this. My other big reason lately for procrastinating a job is that 'I'm afraid to start it because I really don't know how and don't want to mess it up'
Case in point: My daughters coat zipper took 18 months to start and only 2 hours to complete. I kept trying to start it but pushed is aside...scared.
The other case was my braid quilt tops. Again months and months went by because I was scared to start trimming the edges so I could sew together. With the encouragement of a friend nearby I started and completed 2 tops in 2 days!!!
Lesson learned: Don't be a scare-de-cat!!!
And, one can't really feel comfortable "playing" with quilts and learning new techniques without getting the mending done .... as long as you are working toward the ultimate goal, then I say it COUNTS! <wave>
01-05-2011, 06:49 PM
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I think I might like to join. I have quite a few WIP's. I can't promise I won't buy more fabric, because I may need it for borders and backing, but I sure would like to tackle all these works in progess and get them finished.
01-05-2011, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by zennia
I am mad and glad at the same time. Last night while going through my UFO'S to see just what and how to organize them I came across a bag of blocks froma swap i was in at least three years ago. I started playin on my design board with them. Today I sewed the whole top except boarders together.
Glad I did it but mad it sat there so long. I am glad this is my year of finishing UFO'S.
Glad I did it but mad it sat there so long. I am glad this is my year of finishing UFO'S.
Blessings,
MaryAnna
01-05-2011, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by IndyQuilter
I think I might like to join. I have quite a few WIP's. I can't promise I won't buy more fabric, because I may need it for borders and backing, but I sure would like to tackle all these works in progess and get them finished.
You'll be surprised how quickly you'll finish your projects.
Blessings,
MaryAnna
01-05-2011, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by michelehuston
Last Friday is great for me!
Blessings,
MaryAnna
01-05-2011, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by eimay
Originally Posted by omak
Big TIP!
Example: Before I started on anything else, I had two pairs of pants I needed to hem for one of my veterans. I have had them in my possession for ten days or more, and have just kept putting it off. Finally! On Saturday, I came up with a plan. I had a couple of boxes I had to go through just to get to the pants, finding a place for everything ... which I did.
Sunday morning, I knew I could not face that man one more time without his pants in hand, task completed. So, I got them out and ....
I had ALREADY hemmed them (about six months ago!) He had never even tried them on, and here he was bringing me two more pairs - - of course, when I apologized for making him wait so long for something that didn't need to be done in the first place - - he informed me that he must have grabbed the wrong pants. Oh, well - - I will be at the Post all day tomorrow, so he will bring them in in the morning and I will have them done the same day.
The TIP???
That job you have been procrastinating in - - every day you put off actually doing it, the job will grow in your mind until you are paralyzed, angry at yourself, and more reluctant to pick it up.
This has happened to me numerous times, and one would think I would learn! Perhaps by sharing my BIG TIP - - I will have saved someone else from their overactive imaginations and convince myself that I need to practice what I preach <g> <wave> I am now going to do a bit of organizing on my peg board and cut some triangles for my Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilt ... the rest of the day I will be working the coupon program, and when that is done, I will begin sewing part 4 or 5 of the Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilt (and, try to figure out where I put the strip quilt kit and sashing for Workday at the Post tomorrow) ... hopefully, I have enough tasks lined out today to keep me busy until nightfall <wave>
Example: Before I started on anything else, I had two pairs of pants I needed to hem for one of my veterans. I have had them in my possession for ten days or more, and have just kept putting it off. Finally! On Saturday, I came up with a plan. I had a couple of boxes I had to go through just to get to the pants, finding a place for everything ... which I did.
Sunday morning, I knew I could not face that man one more time without his pants in hand, task completed. So, I got them out and ....
I had ALREADY hemmed them (about six months ago!) He had never even tried them on, and here he was bringing me two more pairs - - of course, when I apologized for making him wait so long for something that didn't need to be done in the first place - - he informed me that he must have grabbed the wrong pants. Oh, well - - I will be at the Post all day tomorrow, so he will bring them in in the morning and I will have them done the same day.
The TIP???
That job you have been procrastinating in - - every day you put off actually doing it, the job will grow in your mind until you are paralyzed, angry at yourself, and more reluctant to pick it up.
This has happened to me numerous times, and one would think I would learn! Perhaps by sharing my BIG TIP - - I will have saved someone else from their overactive imaginations and convince myself that I need to practice what I preach <g> <wave> I am now going to do a bit of organizing on my peg board and cut some triangles for my Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilt ... the rest of the day I will be working the coupon program, and when that is done, I will begin sewing part 4 or 5 of the Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilt (and, try to figure out where I put the strip quilt kit and sashing for Workday at the Post tomorrow) ... hopefully, I have enough tasks lined out today to keep me busy until nightfall <wave>
Blessings,
MaryAnna
01-05-2011, 10:28 PM
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I have been working on the HST for the Bonnie Hunter mystery ... I will show pictures when I am totally caught up, but! I managed to add something to one of my WIP .... actually ... I did have a full little jar, but with these new dog ears, I have had to upsize - - thankfully, DD had a pumpkin glass jar for the project.
this is only half of the dog ears because of the new ruler I was using
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then I put the dog ears in with scraps from quilts years ago
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>MY< idea of home decorating - - can you see them in there?
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