Please tell me it isn't just me!!!
#81
Super Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Florida - formerly Montana
Posts: 3,504
Most of the time I work on only one project at a time. But I now various projects in various stages for Christmas gifts. Today i embroidered several labels on the machine while cutting out a couple table runners. I find it is going fine & may continue to do this after Christmas.
#85
I have a stained glass window paper pieced project that is ongoing ( when I am between things I work on it) I have always completed any other quilt before I start another. I have started to only allow 5 completed tops to be completed and sandwiched to pile up before FMQ them. The tops could be small or large but five is the rule that have to be all finished before starting to piece another item.
#86
I always have too many projects going at one time. Lately I have more than I can handle, but usually I have both big/small things and I start Christmas things in January and have those things going all year. Some of the big quilts I just work on whenever for fun, no pressure that way.
#87
I joined an online group call the Lazy Bums which has helped me focus on finishing some of my UFOs. So far I have finished 8 mini projects toward my 32 different quilts I listed. Each month we have a challenge to finish. Really enjoy this group.
#88
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Jozefow, Poland
Posts: 4,474
I think the difference is often in personality type and why you quilt. Some people enjoy the process--the quilting, sewing, planning, cutting, etc. is what we/they enjoy.
Others enjoy the finished product and their goal is just to finish--they may or may not enjoy the process-but probably do or they wouldn't do it, but without finishing the project, it is stressful. They are project-oriented and have the need to finish.
Just like my son love to play with Legos and seldom seems to finish building things, I think I enjoy working with fabric. On the other hand, i do finish quite a lot, but I understand better those who just love to sew and start things. It is less of a "sign of an undisciplined person" that you have so many started projects, but rather, that you love the process--at least the part of deciding on colors, cutting, etc.
My husband is the same way about projects around the house. I counted up several--working on a bathroom, a deck, and now a quilting frame (for me). Eventually he will probably finish all of them but he doesn't feel the pressure to finish them all before he started a new one. I used to get impatient with him about it, but then realized he just likes to have a project going and doesn't always feel like doing the same thing.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Others enjoy the finished product and their goal is just to finish--they may or may not enjoy the process-but probably do or they wouldn't do it, but without finishing the project, it is stressful. They are project-oriented and have the need to finish.
Just like my son love to play with Legos and seldom seems to finish building things, I think I enjoy working with fabric. On the other hand, i do finish quite a lot, but I understand better those who just love to sew and start things. It is less of a "sign of an undisciplined person" that you have so many started projects, but rather, that you love the process--at least the part of deciding on colors, cutting, etc.
My husband is the same way about projects around the house. I counted up several--working on a bathroom, a deck, and now a quilting frame (for me). Eventually he will probably finish all of them but he doesn't feel the pressure to finish them all before he started a new one. I used to get impatient with him about it, but then realized he just likes to have a project going and doesn't always feel like doing the same thing.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
#89
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern California mountains
Posts: 12,538
You are not alone. Currently I have the excuse of a broken leg and can't use the sewing machine, but I have about 15 UFOs at the moment and a huge WAS list. I have elaborate quilts that I put on hold to do more urgent projects. I do work on UFOs and expect to finish most of them before I kick the bucket. There are times when I am just not in the mood to do tricky work. Then I do simpler things. Right now, however, I am limited to hand work so I am doing the highly embroidered crazy quilt that has long been on my WAD list. I figure it will take about 2-300 hours to complete. I am also working on new quilt designs. I've got about 10 of those since I have been stuck here.
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