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    Old 08-21-2011, 05:00 AM
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    Okay, this is something you want to do... right... stop, breathe, attack .... one step at a time.... prepare fabric, cut fabric, sew fabric.... one step at a time. Just think of the gorgeous quilt you have at the end. You can do it... get moving!
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    Old 08-21-2011, 05:02 AM
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    Just think of the joy your niece will have when she gets her butterfly quilt. I have seen a butterfly quilt and they are so cute. You will have to post pictures when you are done. I want to do one in the shape of a penguin because that is what my granddaughter likes. Get'er Done!
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    Old 08-21-2011, 05:03 AM
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    If your project seems overwhelming, take baby steps. Make small goals. Even if it's just one step for each day. At some point you will become engrossed in the quilt and before you know it, you'll have worked through a meal time! Good luck!
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    Old 08-21-2011, 05:38 AM
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    Check out eQuilter today. I understand that you have the fabric for your quilt but she has some beautiful butterfly fabric.

    I am always in deep with on-line fabric shops. I see, I want, need; if I don't see, I'm okay.
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    Old 08-21-2011, 05:38 AM
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    Like everyone else says, just start. One tiny step will get you sucked in & you're off! Good luck & post pics!
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    Old 08-21-2011, 06:56 AM
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    Its gotta be the Butterflies-my niece picked out a piece of butterfly fab in my stash and after laying on the cutting table these last 12 days its still uncut- So I'm blaming the fabric.
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    Old 08-21-2011, 07:00 AM
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    The trouble with anything we do is STARTING! So go to your sewing room and take the fabric out and start..... :lol:
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    Old 08-21-2011, 07:01 AM
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    Oh ... those butterflies are just waiting to flutter their way to a new home ... don't deny them!
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    Old 08-21-2011, 07:43 AM
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    Put on some music that you like, read the pattern directions one more time and then start. Good luck. You can do it.
    Originally Posted by nanna-up-north
    I have the fabric. The sewing machine is set up...... Just can't seem to get started on this butterfly lap quilt I'm wanting to make for my great niece..... HELP!! I need some encouragement!!
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    Old 08-21-2011, 08:19 AM
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    Just force yourself to start, then you will be ok. This is what I do with going to exercises classes(water arobics), then I am alway was glad I went.
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