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    Old 07-01-2011, 12:35 PM
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    As I buy things if they are for a specific quilt I ribbon them together with the pattern and put them in packages I save from shower curtains, curtains, etc. When I finish something and can't decide what next I have my daughter who lives with me get one. She doesn't quilt so doesn't have that what next mentality. She just plucks one off the shelf.
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    Old 07-01-2011, 12:41 PM
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    Right now my list is based on obligations. BUT THEN - I have a long list of what I want to do. What makes me decide? When the pattern speaks to me and at the same time I KNOW which fabric would be perfect for that pattern.
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    Old 07-01-2011, 12:45 PM
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    I have made a crib quilt, working on another, another planned for oldest Granddaughter's friend. Then she has a friend getting married in Sept., going to make them a quilt also. Usually I just make whatever appeals to me.
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    Old 07-02-2011, 03:19 AM
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    I look through magazines and books (or go to the kits I have) and it's whatever catches my eyes. I find a pattern and go through my fabric to see if I have enough without going to the store.
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    Old 07-02-2011, 03:27 AM
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    Anytime I buy fabric for a project, I wrap it all together, along with the pattern and put it away. When I am ready for a 'next' project, I just take one off the shelf and its ready to start cutting
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    Old 07-02-2011, 03:35 AM
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    I need to finish my summer King size bed quilt (kit). I have friends working on Halloween items. Too hot to even think about Christmas and need to start some baby items due in Jan. Lots of things on the list.
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    Old 07-02-2011, 03:54 AM
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    I think and day dream..then get out graph paper and start working on a design..or look through all my mags and pick one that interests me !!
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    Old 07-02-2011, 03:54 AM
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    1st I have to do Candlequilter's Star, so she doesn't think that I am a complete flake. Then I have four lap quilts to finish for Christmas. I am trying to keep up with two BOM (Houses & Stars). I am also trying to get together some extra quilting supplies and crafts to send to a lady in NewYork. This week as my DGD (10yrs) was helping me sort my stash she keep ooohing and aaahing over different fabrics, so now I have to make her some summer dresses. Sometimes there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. Oh yes I guess I also need to do my regular living things like clean. It wouldn't hurt me too much to forego that part. My DH does say just make sure that he has a path to the bed, but I also need a path to the bathroom. Good luck to everone with their projects. BrendaK
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    Old 07-02-2011, 04:05 AM
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    Right now I'm working on a quilt and a floor pad for DH's baby due in September - deadline for me is the 15th.
    But after that I have blocks for 3 quilts done and ready to be assembled. I lean towards anything that's based on strips. I cut my scraps into strips and various size blocks keeping them sorted into their various scrap boxes. Guess i like scrapy quilts!
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    Old 07-02-2011, 04:08 AM
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    with the doll quilt for july coming up thats my first project, I am looking at my excess fabric and wondering what to do with it, I am running over. so I have made a list of things to make/create, which I do see christmas around the corner, a couple of birthdays and so on.
    1.doll quilt
    1a. pincushions for those 1"-2" pieces I have , oh and discovered, cat toys!!! the ones you can put the catnip in!!
    so #2 cat toys
    #3 mug rugs
    #4 placemats/coasters
    #5 table runner. maybe
    #6 pillows
    #7 lap quilts to give away.
    theres probably more, but thats a start.
    #8 bibs for the seniors

    Somewhere i there, to crochet preemie hats
    crochet bookmarks, baby blankets, Christmas ornaments,
    towel toppers, and more, so I have a lot to do between now and say Christmas
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