How do you make yourself get a project done?
04-28-2011, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by LindaBN
Deadlines are very helpful, but not all projects have them. I'm stuck on a project now. Got all 35 blocks made for a QoV quilt, went to square up the blocks and some are too small! It's been sitting for a month as I am so bummed. I guess I'll need to rip out some squares or make new ones. I was being extra careful to cut and sew accurately. More practice is needed I guess.
I'll need to make myself a deadline! Maybe July 4th!
I'll need to make myself a deadline! Maybe July 4th!
04-28-2011, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Carol E
What tips can you give to how you psych yourself up to get to the sewing machine or needle? I seem to have so many distractions including this computer) that my free time days just whizz by without getting projects worked upon.
04-28-2011, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by LindaBN
Deadlines are very helpful, but not all projects have them. I'm stuck on a project now. Got all 35 blocks made for a QoV quilt, went to square up the blocks and some are too small! It's been sitting for a month as I am so bummed. I guess I'll need to rip out some squares or make new ones. I was being extra careful to cut and sew accurately. More practice is needed I guess.
I'll need to make myself a deadline! Maybe July 4th!
I'll need to make myself a deadline! Maybe July 4th!
04-28-2011, 11:14 AM
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I don't know the answer, but I do know that discovering this site a few weeks ago has made the situation worse! I want to read every topic and then usually want to read everything that everyone had to say on the topic. It's crazy but I love this site!
04-28-2011, 01:40 PM
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I have no trouble finishing tops it is the "rest of the story" that I slow down on. This year I did make a promise to myself to complete 3 lap quilts a month for our prayer ministry at church. Those I have no problem doing because I know how much they mean to the recipents.
04-28-2011, 03:19 PM
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Well, first I am grateful for the Board because it helps me get up from the sewing machine and stretch my mind and body. As to finishing...My projects get done when I am ready. Sometimes I have a schedule such as getting a baby quilt done before the baby arrives, but usually I work on a quilt till I get bored, if it isn't finished I will get back to it eventually. You can see one of these projects under Fancy Feathers. Haven't touched it for many months just got in the mood to work on it.
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