just curious: how do YOU decide your next project?
08-26-2010, 05:38 PM
#22
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This is me too.
Originally Posted by Mattee
Stick to it? There are people who stick to a plan? I'm confused by your question. Do you mean that you only work on one thing at a time? Is that possible?
But seriously, to answer your question, I probably have 20 quilts in various states of completion at the moment, from waiting to be quilted, to needing basting, to partially pieced or waiting to be pieced tops. I do whatever catches my eye or interest at any given moment. When I start to feel like there's too much going on, I take those projects that are closest to completion and do those first, to knock things off my list. I make a lot of gifts, but avoid taking commissions or committing myself to gifts for particular holidays. That way, even though I'm making a birthday present, I'm not committed to which birthday a person gets the gift.
But seriously, to answer your question, I probably have 20 quilts in various states of completion at the moment, from waiting to be quilted, to needing basting, to partially pieced or waiting to be pieced tops. I do whatever catches my eye or interest at any given moment. When I start to feel like there's too much going on, I take those projects that are closest to completion and do those first, to knock things off my list. I make a lot of gifts, but avoid taking commissions or committing myself to gifts for particular holidays. That way, even though I'm making a birthday present, I'm not committed to which birthday a person gets the gift.
08-26-2010, 06:07 PM
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I gave myself the goal of doing one at a time. I have a wish list and add the patterns that grab me to my wish list. When I finish the one I am working on now I plan to finish the odds and ends I have around. Clean slate. Then start one and finish it. Everything else goes in line on the wish list.
Wish me luck! Feel welcome to remind me I said this. :-)
Wish me luck! Feel welcome to remind me I said this. :-)
08-26-2010, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Juliebelle
I used to only do one project at a time but now I find that there are least 3 or 4 going at one time. I tend to get bored or frustrated and then I know it is time to leave it for a while and do something new. Once I get over my hurdle I do go back and finish the oldest project. I am like everyone on this board I am getting so many ideas that I want to do them all. Will have to learn to prioritize ha ha
08-26-2010, 07:06 PM
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I too usually have several projects in the works, but usually try to get the top done, and the backing chosen. Then I can start another one. I am learning so many different methods of quilting, I find them all so exciting.
Yes, I too am an 11th hour finisher. If I make a deadline, I usually get it done by then, otherwise............ sometime, someday...........
Yes, I too am an 11th hour finisher. If I make a deadline, I usually get it done by then, otherwise............ sometime, someday...........
08-26-2010, 07:44 PM
#27
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I have so many projects started that I am overwhelmed. My husband says that I am not a quilter I am a collector and in a sense I think he is right. I am stepping back and taking a breath before I start in again. I have one autumn wall hanging that I am working on and have set a deadline of September 1st. We'll see...
08-26-2010, 08:54 PM
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I just counted the number of things to do on my list for 2010. It now stands at 24 with 5 items completed - well 4 completed and one deleted. And that list does not include everything I'll probably try to make for Christmas. I really try to complete each project before starting another, but it doesn't always work that way!
08-26-2010, 09:33 PM
#30
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Originally Posted by Mattee
Stick to it? There are people who stick to a plan? I'm confused by your question. Do you mean that you only work on one thing at a time? Is that possible?
But seriously, to answer your question, I probably have 20 quilts in various states of completion at the moment, from waiting to be quilted, to needing basting, to partially pieced or waiting to be pieced tops. I do whatever catches my eye or interest at any given moment. When I start to feel like there's too much going on, I take those projects that are closest to completion and do those first, to knock things off my list. I make a lot of gifts, but avoid taking commissions or committing myself to gifts for particular holidays. That way, even though I'm making a birthday present, I'm not committed to which birthday a person gets the gift.
But seriously, to answer your question, I probably have 20 quilts in various states of completion at the moment, from waiting to be quilted, to needing basting, to partially pieced or waiting to be pieced tops. I do whatever catches my eye or interest at any given moment. When I start to feel like there's too much going on, I take those projects that are closest to completion and do those first, to knock things off my list. I make a lot of gifts, but avoid taking commissions or committing myself to gifts for particular holidays. That way, even though I'm making a birthday present, I'm not committed to which birthday a person gets the gift.
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