What I learned by keeping a diary making my last quilt
#11
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What that is so interesting. I am surprised at the small amount of bobbins you used. I am making a quilt top right now and I've already been through 3 and I'm not even a quarter of the way done. I guess it all depends on what you're constructing. Thanks so much for sharing your info.
#12
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If you haven't kept track of the time you invest in your quilt you will be surprised. It may seem like you only work a few minutes but it is actually a couple hours. Time just flies when you're having fun!
#13
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I have a digital kitchen timer that counts down, as usual, and counts up, like a stopwatch. Every time I'm in the middle of a quilt, I think to myself, "Next time I'll use that timer to keep track of how long a quilt takes."
So far, I've never remembered.
Tate
So far, I've never remembered.
Tate
#14
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I'm working on a sampler quilt for a former student of mine who is now grown and stationed in S. Korea. I've thought of making a diary of the hours invested...just so he knows it's not a Bed in a Bag sort of thing. I thought I could make the label into a pocket and slip the diary in there.
#16
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I love this idea! I have been capturing the process by taking photos along the way (I've only made 3 quilts so far), but having a record of the hours I spent on each would make me even prouder of the accomplishment.
Michelle
Michelle
#17
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Interesting!! And it varies so much, at least for me, based on the quilt...OBW's take me FOREVER, I can't even guess how long. I should start logging...I'm only maybe 20% done with the top and I've already spent many hours.
#18
Never say never! When you are in a bad financial situation selling a quilt to make a little bit of money is something you hope for. I had a baaaad job that paid peanuts when I was a refugee, but it came with a good meal and that is what sealed the deal for me. This is not to say that we should undervalue our work, but you never know what life brings.
#20
I just started a project binder with plastic inserts where I have made notes of the pattern, fabric swatches glued to a page (Elmer's school glue of course) and completed quilt size but I did not think about tracking my time and costs...
I like your idea and will capture more information when I do my next project. Thanks for sharing.
I like your idea and will capture more information when I do my next project. Thanks for sharing.
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