shirleyd

I guess I'm afraid of messing it up but I can procrastinate for several weeks before I'll start cutting the pieces for my next quilt. I do the pre-washing and ironing but then I'm stuck. It's a big problem for me and stresses me out. I know I need to get started but can't seem to take the first step! Once I start, I'm fine and will keep cutting, sewing, and quilting til it's done. So today I'm finally going to force myself to cut out the lap quilt for my husband! It's wildlife panels and I hoped to have it done for his birthday, May 12, but not so sure now I'll meet that deadline! May have to be a belated gift . I've been quilting for about 3+ years and have made about 8 -10 quilts (some smaller sizes) but I don't seem to get past this hangup. Any words of wisdom will be appreciated.

NanaCindyLou

I have the same mental block...Not exactly words of wisdom but my DH always says "It's just fabric. You cut it or I will". I don't think he really would..but it still gets me going.

Saskpb

No words of wisdom from me either. My favorite step is picking out the design and fabrics. Least favorite is cuttining. So I struggle with the same thing!

Boston1954

You know, sometimes this happens to me. I think I am a bit lazy, kind of want it to cut itself. If I have a deadline like a birthday, it seems to give me a push. You are not alone. Grab that cutter and go to town.

dunster

I have trouble getting started too, but it's because I can't decide what to make next, not because I'm afraid to start cutting.

Joset

measure twice and start cutting.

jeaniedrain

I agree cutting is the part I dislike, but you can't get to the fun part without cutting.

toolazy

I like cutting -- and I do it the old-fashioned way, with (eek! gasp!) scissors. Measure twice, cut once is good advice. I usually think about measuring and then cut. Every now and then I have to fix a booger but nothing too awful. I consider that part creativity! LOL

Good luck with your project .

mom-6

I've had that problem before but usually not with quilting.
It took me awhile to cut into the fabric for my wedding dress. I think it was because I was wanting it to be so perfect and I was afraid I'd mess up since my friend and I had created the pattern and I was in jitter mode anyway!!! Came out just fine and I still can't believe I thought I was fat back then. Lol!

shirleyd

Thanks everyone for your words of encouragement! It's true it usually ends fine and I wonder why I hesitate. I did get started today on my project and no problems. Even got quite a bit of piecing done. Mom-6, I'm impressed, creating and sewing your own wedding dress! WOW! And I bet it was beautiful. Now that would have scared me, unless I was braver back then - almost 50 years ago!.