Gilla

I start out trying to make a lap quilt or table topper and wind up with a queen size quilt because I am too cheap to waste fabrics or else I can't stop while I am ahead. Then they sit there waiting..... I have four UFO's waiting to be finished. I can't figure out what I want to do with them. I have no idea what backing to use (or have any available in my stash) and I definitely don't have the batting yet. Now I have all kinds of visions to start something else and I have no idea where I am going with those.
Is there something wrong with me? Why can't I finish work before starting something new? I keep wanting to quilt.

deema

I'm just about finished quilting a double that started out as a lap size. Oops. :) I had intended to put borders on it, but decided against it. It's already WAY bigger than I planned and borders would just make it worse!

I *have* to finish what I start - it's a compulsion. I have a supply of batting (random kinds) that is almost as big as my supply of fabric (but seems bigger because batting folds bigger than fabric...lol). I will sometimes do a few small projects in the midst of a big one, but I always finish those too, before moving on.

For quilts (lap sized +), I use bed sheets for backing because I hate piecing the back - they're always big enough! :lol: I just take my quilt top (or swatches of the fabrics used in it) shopping with me and find one that coordinates. I also will pick up flat sheets on sale when I see them, or even sheet sets, and cut the elastic corners out of the fitted sheet. I try to stick to neutral colours or colours I *know* I have in my stash so I know it will match *something* and get used. lol

sewgull

You are notmal. Just stand back, take a flashlight shine it on all unfinished projects. Then stop on one, this is the starting project. Hope this will help get you a begining place.

pocoellie

I do the same thing. LOL

quiltingaz

I have lots of projects waiting to be quilted. Some are just too big for me to tackle on home machine, waiting for LA, can't afford all at once.

I just make quilts the size I want and rest of fabric goes in stash for another quilt. Scrappy ones are fun to design. I buy batting in quantity when Joann's has a sale so always have a stash. Leftover pieces are great for runners and placemats.

dar627742

just a hint....i put my batting in"space bags".they take up SO much less room !
dar

featherweight

If they are unfinished, think of all the storage space you are saving. They take up a lot less room if they are just tops.

2livesdown7togo

It's only wasted fabric when you throw it out.

I write down/sketch out my visions for use later. Then I make myself finish at least one (limited) project first.

I currently have six UFO's and have given myself a deadline on my current project. The next two will also have deadlines. Then I will let myself start something new, because I believe it's important to have a variety so you can work according to your mood. I have fabric groupings already set aside to use when I'm ready. This is how I satisfy myself so I'm motivated to finish things.

Everyone has their own priorities and goals. You are normal.

skydiver70

If you find an answer to why you do this, please let me know.

I can't focus anymore on anything long enough to finish it. I have never had this problem before and it is really worrying me. I told my husband I must have Alzheimers. I hope not. My doctor told me it was that I just had too much on my mind since my Mama and brother passed away.

I have great plans, but the focus isn't there right now.

Gilla

I have too many medical problems and can't concentrate. Next week I'll have to have a broncoscopy to find out why I continue having spots on my one remaining lung. (This one worries me as I was diagnosed with lung cancer almost six years ago and am supposed to be in remission.) The following week I will see a neurosurgeon to look at a 1" benign (supposedly)newly discovered brain tumor. It seems to never end.