⏰ GETTING PROJECTS DONE-Giving yourself the gift of time
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All your gifts to yourself were very creative BUT the wall hanging….genius! And it looks so good on your wall! 😊
Genius method for mounting the wall hanging!
Brilliant idea and as a bonus it's brought some special fabric to my mind that I will dig out again and decide what to do with it.
I love your china cabinet for displaying your quilts!
I am resisting starting new things until I finish what I have started. But I found out something interesting, and maybe weird, about myself. Yesterday we had to put our last little guinea pig down. We started with 4. So now the big daily job of cleaning that big cage, filling dishes, serving veggies and treats, is gone. I still have 1 dog and 2 cats. Anyway, I seem to feel trepidation on having fewer jobs. My kids are grown, I no longer babysit grandkids, and my pet care is easier. I have decluttered my home so it is easier, and my husband helps. It feels weird to not have to stall my projects until all these chores are done. It is almost like I am afraid to get to them, because maybe I won't do them right or perfectly. What an interesting self-revelation. Maybe I have a perfectionist problem. It is a gift to give yourself time to finish things and create things. I want to start today!! Lovely video, Karen.
Bonus blocks helps me with perfectionism. I use them as a warm up so when I get to the 'good' stuff I am ready for it.
@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Great idea!
Pls give yourself the biggest gift of all: THERE IS NO PERFECT, doesn't exist. Just acknowledge that & then let it go. Maybe it's just an illusion that quest for perfection, but as many quilters say: Finished is Better Than Perfect.
@@karenr.sternberg1920 You are right.
I struggle to get things done because I am a perfectionist but in recent years I have been trying to let go of that part of my character and remind myself that any imperfections prove it's handmade with love. I find this thought a lot more freeing, although I need to finish my decluttering and organising to put it into practice properly. Good luck. Enjoy!😊
I’ve said it before and I’m going to repeat myself. The thing about you and Just Get It Done channel that I love is your emotional support of all us quilters out here. I will give myself the gift of time as soon as I determine how that can best manifest. Meanwhile, I’m out to the studio to put together some fiddly patches for a pink quilt for myself. The pattern is complicated-which I didn’t realize when I bought the BOM-but my plan is one you’ve recommended: take it in small bites. Thanks again for another supportive message!
That irregular shaped hexagon wall hanging is too fabulous for words!!
I love the trick of convincing yourself that things are a gift and not a chore. I need that in my life. I also want to compliment you on the wall hanging. It's beautiful and a genius idea. Works perfectly in that space.
Since January I have finished a queen quilt and a 50 x 50 quit and gifted them. In between quilts and projects I clean and declutter .It is working but it is slower. But I am not feeing overhwelmed near as much. Even though I have not even made a noticeable dent……….yet. Thank You Karen for the suggestions, nudges and support. And also all of the commenters. Have a beautiful day everyone ❤
I think this is perfect. As quilters we often send our time and energy on things for others. Taking and making the time to give ourselves a gift is important. Great reminder. Now to go do a gift for myself.
Absolutely!! You deserve uit
Last fall I moved everything that was moveable out of my sewing room into my guest room which now had no room for guests. I cleaned and rearranged what I could. Before putting fabric back on the shelves I started measuring and labeling each piece. By putting sizes together it is easy to find what fabric will work on any project. Also I found UFOs I had forgotten about. Like you, finishing one of these brings satisfaction and memories
The concept of time being a gift is a game changer. we mostly think about giving our time and not ourselves. This concept applies to everything! I agree it is a form of self-care and honors our creativity. Thank you for such insightful video!
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Thank you Karen, you have inspired me to pick up a UFO from 2012 when I first started quilting and had minimal tools. I have since made many quilts, and because my squares were not coming out the size that they should have been I put it away. During this past Declutter challenge I pulled it out and started working on it again and with that said I have the proper tools and some experience under my belt my squares look so much nicer. I plowed through those hexagons that I was fearful of but I was left with five original quilt squares that I had made and packed away. Although they look good, they’re a half inch smaller than what they should be. But I’m going to keep them and use them on the back of the quilt.
The same thing happened to me during last year’s declutter challenge. I pulled out an old FPP project that I had started shortly after I began quilting. The pattern had errors, and back then I didn’t have the skill to deal with them. Last year I finished the pillow even though I had to remake a few blocks. The declutter challenge inspires us in so many different ways.
You would be so proud of me! Yesterday morning before work, I found a table topper I made in 1990 but never finished. The backing was shorter than the top on one side. My old self gave my current self permission to trim the front to fit the back & all I need to do is bind it. It was already quilted! Thank you for helping us work thru UFO disappointments into works of art to enjoy!
I`m just sitting here crying because you`re right. I had a really hard year 2023 with almost no time for myself, my husband died and I`m just beginning to start life again. I saw your video and thought - yes, that`s it. Just taking time for myself, getting things done und say good bye to unfinished projects and feeling good. Thank you for this video.
So sorry for your loss
I'm so sorry about your loss of your husband, and further difficult year. Hope you find healing by creating a few pieces that you want to complete. Or maybe just letting them go, and starting something new.
I'm so sorry about your loss of your husband, and further difficult year. Hope you find healing by creating a few pieces that you want to complete. Or maybe just letting them go, and starting something new.
I sure understand. Lately I have decided to make things that bring me joy. Now, I’m back to cross stitching at night since it brings me joy
You really were on a roll. Congrats for getting so much accomplished and lightening your physical and mental load. I especially LOVE your new wall hanging! It's sew great!
What a great way to look at things. We often do forget to give to ourselves. Love it!!
I've been doing the UFO challenge for the last two years. I'm down to a dozen projects but the scraps I have organized are calling my name. I'm giving myself the gift of playing with my scraps. The UFOs can wait a couple of months longer.
Yesterday, I 'found an outlet in my sewing room, so I can see to cut. I had to move boxes (it is also a storage and book room) and I rearranged them to make fabric easier to access. I gave away some books. I finished a project, cleaned my machine, and almost finished my part of a round Robin embellishment project. It is WONDERFUL to get organized and finish things!
Its ironic (or maybe not) that I was squaring up the last blocks to begin putting together a lap quilt for me! I got the idea, Karen, during the Declutter Challenge to finish something that I wanted to do, instead of working on those UFOs on the shelf. Once I put the 24 blocks together for MY quilt, I will have the energy and mental clarity to start on my others. And, my quilt won't take that long to finish. My gift to me. Thanks Karen for empowering all of us!
I made a quilt for myself during the 2023 challenge. You won’t regret it
At the end of last year I decided to try and finished my UFOs this year and not start anything else. I had 16 projects at the start of the year and have now finished 6 of them. I'm working on the next two.
Karen, I think this is a great idea. Never before thought of finishing things as a gift to me. I started hand embroidering Raggedy Ann blocks more years ago than I care to think about. You have made me decide it’s okay not to finish them all as those I have completed are enough to make a quilt for a child. The last one I was working on is 3/4 finished and I am now thinking this is a gift to me to finish it and put them together. Also I have a new 2 1/2 month old great granddaughter so I have a recipient for it also. Love all your clever and informative ideas. Thank you once 6🎉 again.
congratulations on your great granddaughter. How exciting
Loved how you put your hex quilt onto the wall.
OMG, foam board to back the weirdly shaped wall art! I made a similar art quilt decades ago and used a bunch of old, broken sewing needles to tack it to the wall. That worked, but it was such a pain to install a piece like that, that when I moved, I didn't bother hanging that art up in my new home and left it sit in storage for years. I'm totally gonna do the foam board trick to hang it now. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
I love the way you did the wall hanging. I think it looks great on your wall.
Gift to Self is a fantastic next level self care concept that I'm going to put into practice. Thank you Karen! I'm learning so much more than quilting from you. Cheers, Suzan
Using the teem "gift" really speaks to self care and respect. Thanks
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Hello! Great video as usual. I have gone through a similar process with unfinished quilt projects. When I run into a problem, make a mistake, etc., I usually put the project aside and move on to something more fun. I had 7 projects in that stage... Ugh. Like you said, I realized that I could spend a short amount of time and finish these. On one of them, I couldn't even find what the problem was so it was complete! I have completed 3 of the 7 in the past week! Very exciting for sure.
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Karen. I love the support you give others. I almost never make something for me. I have some beautiful fabric, love applique and have decided to make an applique table topper. Thank you so much for your support. Take Care. Blessings to you and your family.
My gift is the opposite of decluttering, although I am organizing. I’m purchasing pieces from some new fabric lines that I love and also adding blenders to my stash. After that I’m going to try to avoid purchasing fabric, except for a few new ones that add to collections. I’ve also discovered slow stitch embroidery. That gift is reminding me of my childhood when my grandmother taught me some basic stitches and my early 20s when I embroidered a crewel picture that my mother had framed for me. I guess my overall gift is connecting with the legacy my grandmother and mother left for me.
Gifting one's self to clear out UFO's is a great idea. Thanks for sharing that.
Love love love the china cabinet!
I love the hexagon wall hanging!
I cannot think of a more appropriate bit of reframing. Thank you.
I just think you were ready to declutter and use up your materials. Beautiful work.
I am in my third hour of folding fabric (my stash is only two banker-size boxes). I can't imagine folding as much fabric as I see sometimes on RUclips.
Thanks for the reframing - I sometimes like to putter in my sewing room and I don't like working or creating something usless the space if tidy. Previously I have been "punishing myself" about my UFO's - "You can't start anything until you finish them" etc. etc. Now when I want a gift - I'll finish one... Thanks.
Hooow beautiful your new quilts storage! Looks wonderful!
I have just refreshed and reorganised my sewing space area.
I have a few projects to finish too and as well I found two xmas projects to finish 🫣.
I have told myself that I’m not allowed to buy any wonderful colourful gorgeous fabrics until I finish my scraps by turning it into projects 😢.
I don’t have many as I cleared many bits away. So I hope that once I turn those into something I can fill my fabric space again 🤭🤭🤭.
Edit- I’ll be giving myself gifts too 🎉🎉🎉. And hopefully donate the projects I can’t keep.
Your wall art looks great, such a good idea. 🎉🎉
Being able to say,"Thanks for asking, but no thanks",😢 to so many requests for donation quilts has become my "gift" to myself. It is freeing me up to explore other designs, other crafts without the panic of meeting deadlines. I just need to remind myself that "No" is a complete sentence! The gift of time is invaluable.
I loved this video. Especially love the quilt cabinet 🥰 (Also, that yellow blouse is so pretty on you!)
Oh thank you! I don't often wear it in winter but it went with the sun shining..finally
Hi Karen, well that was just the encouragement I needed, to put down my tablet, and head to my sewing room. I’m on it. Thank you. Jenny
Wow wow wow, what a roll you are on. I especially like the deadline that you set. Once I am back home I am determined to begin quilting all those tops that have accumulated. ❤🎉😊 I love our ship sewing project.
Let me know when you get back. I need to get to Stoney Creek and I would love to have coffee with you...and I have a little something from my husband too
Another crafter asked how to write/make a timetable for working on multiple projects at one time. I have done this sort of time management previously, so responded to her. A couple of days later, I thought why don't I have a timetable for my crafting? After all I told J how to do it. So I KNOW how to do it.
The upshot is, I wrote my own timetable out for February and have been using it since Monday the 5th.
I love it! I am only doing crochet as my sewing, embroidery and overlocking machines are in the sewing area wasteland that is to be tackled once I have completed the four crocheted blankets promised for this June (my winter), For a bit of light relief, I have added in knitting beanies for the charity drive for next winter for one of my groups. I drove to the local club to buy some take-away for our lunch. My first beanie on this plan went with me. Only a couple of rows were done.
But I felt good about it. The timetable for working my projects is a great gift to me.
Doing these things is a good gift to ourselves. Clearing out what we want to have done and clearing our minds of that clutter of regret for a 'project not done' too. Thank you for your lovely thoughtful videos.
I ❤❤❤ the wall hanging! What a clever idea to use foam board!
I have felt that all of the decluttering, rearranging and organizing I have done in my sewing room and several other rooms in the house was a gift in itself. But, I also found myself saying it was time to work on MY own projects. I have been wanting to make a tree skirt for years and finally did it! I have a few other small personal projects that I plan to comete soon as well.
I LOVE that wall hanging!!
Love the concept of giving ourselves a gift to motivate us to get our projects done! Brilliant!
I only did some decluttering during the actual declutter challenge, but recently looked through all my fabrics and reorganized them more functionally. I gave away a bunch of yardage that has been clogging my bins since I was a relatively new quilter. A guild member will use it for scrappy backs. One thing I found in my fabric stash was a panel with one large and four small camping scenes, along with some coordinated fat quarters. I had been planning to make myself a quilt with all my fun fabrics, and I just finished the top this morning. It’s been a while since I have felt so much joy looking at one of my finished tops. I have several quarter to half yard pieces for the back and will add scrappy strips left over from the front to make it wide enough. I am hoping to control my obsession with this project long enough to do some other “life” tasks.
I really appreciate your videos and feel you have been a great mentor to me through them. I am definitely a “get it done” quilter!
Thinking of it as a gift to myself is such a positive thing as opposed to my nose to the grindstone, have to do this mindset. Thanks for changing my thinking.
During the Challenge I made a list of Squirrels. One item was some left over blocks from a monthly sample quilt from my local shop (which closed in 2016!). At the end of the year, the shop would sell the leftover block kits for $1; I bought 12 identical kits. Sometime later I completed 3 blocks and cut out the rest. This week I picked it up again when my current project finished. I had to reorganize it and then unsew the 3 blocks as I had never trimmed the units to size (a skill I learned at a later date). 12 of the 16 units in each block need trimming before I can sew the block, which is tedious and slow going. The good news is 5 are now finished correctly. I can't wait to get to the sashing & borders, I'm on a roll!
Sounds excellent
All I know is that it makes me happy to see you happy
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You had an energy spurt!😅😅😅. I like the Idea of Giving Me the Gift of ...❤
I love the idea of giving myself gifts by getting things done. Today I didn't have the brain power to start a big project so I worked on small things while listening to you. I need to find more easy projects so I can get motivated to work on something big.
I love what you did with the hexie project on your wall. What a great way to use it and have an interesting piece of art.
Thank you so much 😀
Karen, great idea! I will use this “self-care” to focus and finish several (meaning a LOT) of projects. Thank you!
Karen this video was so fun to watch. Not to mention inspiring! So..I think I'll get out that cute wall quilt kit I picked up a couple years ago and tackle it.❤
have fun with your cruise, Good for you in getting your gift to you declutter list. giving yourself the gift is a wonderful way to phrase it! you deserve it! xo lori
This isn't about quilting but about putting things off. I had to tidy and clean the little cupboard under my bathroom sink. I didn't want to do it and put it off and put it off however it was always on my mind. One day I thought that's it, it's bugging me so I'm going to do it. It took me ten minutes. Weeks of thinking when it was minutes in doing. So I try to give myself the gift of "do it now". 😊
Thanks for all your encouragement and great tips! The declutter challenge is a wonderful way to get my sewing space ready to create. I hope thank you in person at QuiltCon!
my gift to self is that I just finished binding 2 lap quilts for Project Linus! Huzzah!! 💃
I just LOVE this video!!! You’re so inspiring. Lots of great ideas. I struggle too with my scraps, I go over and over, find projects for them but never get to them. Love your new scrap blocks, they look like they’ll make a beautiful scrappy quilt.
Thank you, Karen, for this great video reminding me that, sometimes, it's okay to be good to me. I went through the declutter challenge with you in January and realized i was missing our time together. I am relatively new to quilting, and your encouragement gives me the confidence to push on without having to be perfect. 😊
That's what I ve been doing for myself, allowing myself to get on some projects started years ago. I haven't finished but one quilt top, but, I am getting further along on several projects.
The house I moved into 7 years ago is the first time I've had a permanent sewing room. Over that time, due to various real reasons (as well as excuses) it had gotten so cluttered I could barely move. I hadn't put in place any real storage solutions so things just piled up. In early January, instead of just decluttering, I and my dear husband got to work putting up shelves and pegboard, and making my space a place that really helps to feed my soul in the way I always wanted it to. I'm hitting 2024 with the same energy you are: with self-care and thoughtfulness. Thanks for this amazing channel and your inspiration. Hope to see you at QuiltCon!
Yes definitely . Look for information on the ‘meet up’ on the RUclips community page
Bingo! I've been allowing myself to be burdened by a 'should do' quilt. It's for an ailing friend, my brother, and not letting me do fun stuff. I've a few UFOs, huh,and I still need to declutter. BUT since watching this last session, I'm free to do whatever I want. Oh, I will get back to the quilt, however with a change of mind and heart. Thanks so much. You take good care of us quilters. (I've not allowed myself to call me a 'quilter' until now. Pat
Is the info on the meetup already up on the Community page?
I find that sometimes I've spent more time thinking about a project (could be a stalled quilt project or a mending type repair) than it actually takes to get it done when i finally get around to it! That revelation has helped me a bit with my procrastination.
Lovely video, thank you Karen. I wonder if you might have time one day to do a tutorial on spinning seams? 😊
I LOVE THIS❣️ I only found you about six weeks ago, but I have learned so much. I have feel that making quilting a priority has truly been a gift to myself. You have shown me how to get results and give myself grace when it isn't perfect. Thank you for sharing your journey. The good, the bad, and the ugly. I look forward to many more years of your teaching and laughter! ❤
Glad to have you here
I have been quilting for almost 30 years. This year I'm giving myself the gift of making several seasonal interior door quilts.. for myself!❤
A year or so ago my husband bought me the Q’nique quilting machine and frame. I have had a hard time learning to use it and most of the quilts I make are wider than the little frame. I became discourage because I had about five quilting tops made that I thought I’d finish on it. I even tried to seek it at a huge discount to get it out of my sight. With my husband’s blessing (since it was a gift from him) I gave myself permission to just mail the five quilts off to my long-armer. I immediately felt the pressure leave me. Now I am free to take the time to practice with my quilting machine and quilt a project.
Good for you
I love the wall hanging!!
I gave myself permission to cut up as "scraps" the fat quarters that I didn't really care for, instead of saving them because they came in the same pack as ones I do like. Now I have more variety in my scraps to play with.
Giving myself the gift of time followed by giving myself the gift of space. I'm working decluttering my sewing room. I have new sewing cabinets coming in 3 weeks and it is time to let go of some furniture and fabric. I'm feeling motivated again. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm excited to be in my sewing room!
I love how one you are to sharing your thoughts and your emotional queries.
To answer your question it feels like you have been living with a lot of “should do’s” and “must do’s” and “want to do’s”. What seems to have been missing is the small “what the heck’s” and “why nots”.
If you only ever do large complicated projects then interspersing some smaller random ones can be refreshing and clear your mind for more creativity to give to those big projects you share with us.
Congratulations, it looks like you had a lot of fun!
I love the arm rest foam pillow idea. I use two travel neck supports on top of one another because I can’t necessarily rest my arm on the arm rest while watching tv. It’s as if the chair is too wide for me. I might be able to make that foam pillow for my support. Thank you.
I love this!! We, as wives, mothers and best friends are always putting others first.. I love this gifting to ourselves.. we need these times of just doing something we want to do… enjoying ourselves… great way of thinking Karen!! ❤
As I watched this video, I was astonished by it, because I am doing the same... I already finished 6 UFOs and also managed 10year old scraps into cassier tape stripes 🥳 getting old projecta out of the way feels sooo good🎉
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Great idea..😃...and you've been SO productive! 👍 Love the wall hanging!❤ Andrea x
I can so relate to this!! A sense of inertia seemed to be the main issue for me. Finally realized I had the elements I needed to do the things, and the only next step was to make a bit of space in my day so I could get them started. It was honestly a bit of a shock to my system, realizing that I had the ability and the will to accomplish things that had been on my to do list what seemed like forever.
This is so inspiring! Too often I procrastinate because I think the project is going to take a loooong time and I don't think I have that much time. You just proved that many things don't take as long as we think, and getting something done is so terrifically satisfying! Yes, thank you for showing it can be done. Thanks for sharing your journey and encouragement.
I have a very small space, but lots packed into it. I organized my fabrics by size and color. I started a scrap bin. I organised my UFO's into what I could get done fastest and then noted or ordered what I needed to finish it. I put the project together with thread, a pic of what I want to do with it (cuz I always forget) and stacked them all into one bin. I got an accuquilt go because my hands are now getting arthritic. So, when I'm watching TV, I cut pieces. When I'm either done with it or I'm just done - back it goes into the UFO bag. I can now have available project bags handy so when I want to chain sew or piece - it gets done in a hurry. So, cutting, sewing has become a great and easy routine now. I make sure I prepare my stash fabric and put it away right away. Then, my UFOs are now coming together for quilting - finding backing, etc. It then goes to the sewing machine, or my new Qutie Frame for short arm quilting. Wow - I can't believe these steps are so easy and are finding their place in the process. I'm so happy and honestly feel the freedom to create - more and more. BTW, I was so busy watching all your videos, that I had to stop to get started with this project! But what a difference it has all made. I still have a few more tweeks, but I think I'm almost there! Thanks for all that you do, and I'm so glad I found you.
I love your wall hanging.
During the Declutter Challenge I ended up in hospital with emergency surgery, so have to start over. Luckily I did the Challenge last year, so some days are easier. Now, added a new organization took, a piece of furniture. So, tore the whole area apart to fit it in. Been clearing away, moving out and getting done, so much. I love the process, because the furniture piece was a gift from hubby (he made it) I gifted myself some Decoupaged additions. It makes all the work easier.
I hope you are feeling better
@@JustGetitDoneQuilts absolutely, getting back to my sewing has made a huge difference.
I am going to give myself the gift of space. I have a stack of foam for an upcycle project I invested in years ago. And the stack makes my sewing space unwelcoming. It will take time but it will feel good when it’s done!
GIFT to self. That shouldn't be as hard as it apparently is -- I'm going to have a serious discussion.
I especially loved the idea of obtaining a hutch/china cabinet for quilt storage. The piece of furniture adds warmth to your studio while giving you storage and exhibiting some of your quilts. Nicely done.
The wall art really was a Great idea using foam board. I might try that also. THANK YOU...❤
Karen I love your vib and communication. I love seeing how you completed these gifts. Thank you!
My gift to myself was finishing a BOM quilt that’s going on the wall in my newly organized sewing room right where the elliptical used to be!😉
I have quite a pile of tops that need finished this year. I had quite a good start and I was preparing backs. Then my friend found two very young pups abandoned in a derelict building. Left there to die. The smallest was very cold and it was touch and go whether he would survive. They are now 8 weeks old and doing well. My quilts will just have to take the back seat for a little while longer. Best laid plan eh!
Thank you Karen ❤
Brilliant! I like the idea of actually working through the gifts received from family and friends that know we are sewers. I have items I've held on to with the intention of finishing them one day. Not only is your approach giving you the gift of time, but it is also a form of self-care. Most of my quilts end up in the arms of other people. I know that they love and appreciate them. I should also be fine with making things for myself. I am just as deserving of my skills in a project for me.
Ooooo I am sooo excited, first time in USA, first time going to a Quilt Con, first long haul flight! 😳 looking forward to meeting you 🤞🏻 See you there! 😁 x
Love the hexagon wall hanging. Way to think out of the box!!
I took your suggestions to heart and finished five UFOs. Thanks for giving me the push I needed ❤ Sherrie
Great job! 👏👏👏👏👏
It is interesting how timely this is in my life. I have recently decided that “space” is my word for this year. In support of that, a bin full of UFOs must be addressed. I was quite surprised at the self revelation that many of them are personal projects just for me. I clearly have a habit of putting my own stuff on hold (indefinitely, 🥴), in order to complete things for others. So I’ve decided that this year it is my turn, and have given myself permission to complete as many of these projects as I want. Time to give the gift of my time to myself!
Thanks Karen, for another great video!
You have a great year ahead 👍
I will try giving myself the gift of finishing certain projects!
My current project was supposed to be a set of luxury long underwear for myself. The merino knit is beautiful, pretty colors ... but I found myself avoiding it. Even after I had cut out the top, the pieces lay folded up on my cutting table. I finally realized what was holding me back: I don't need lux longies right now. What I need, and want, is to get going on the knit travel wardrobe for our 25th anniversary trip to Iceland and England in a few months. I decided to give myself the gift of using my time for a project that excites me now. Tonight, I packed up the merino top and pattern into my UFO bin. The green wool for the longjanes is back on the shelf. At the same time I took out two UFO tops that will go beautifully with my knit pieces. The knit for my skirt toile is resting on the cutting table and newly-cleaned mat, ready for cutting out the first piece. Dang! I do not have to make a thing just because that was the plan! And the post-Challenge reorganizing can wait until after our trip if that's the way it shakes out!
Carol Lee
Great video! I really get this. I found myself doing so many unplanned quilt alongs a few years ago that I built up a huge backlog of planned projects undone. When I started mixing them in and getting them done I felt so much better!
That's a great idea!
Absolutely loved this video. I love the change of ways of thinking and allowing yourself to make yourself some gifts. I love that you also allowed yourself to make some blocks using your scraps. I'm very new to quilting...I've made just one which I made in a very simple design. Who knows what the future holds. I have a tiny flat and I have managed to hoard a load of fabrics...I'm decluttering the entire flat so I can find better ways to store things and make a clear space for me to work in. I was very inspired by your declutter videos although I haven't watched them all yet.
For the past couple of years, I’ve challenged myself to complete as many projects/quilts as I can in the month of February. It is often the coldest and most depressing month in Winnipeg. The first year I completed 6 quilts from fortrel fabric that had been given to me. Each year after that, I’ve managed to complete a minimum of 3 quilts. Now when occasions to give one away come up, I’m ready with a selection to chose from. And as a bonus, the WIP list from the end of December gets a few things taken off of it!
I don't have a pile of UFOs as I only started quilting last November, inspired by watching your videos I should add. I'm currently working on quilt number 4, a yellow toned version of your Beginner Bargello which I can adapt to a quilt-as-you-go. It'll probably only take me the rest of the week to finish. I only work in short stretches due to a dodgy back, arthritic hip and RSI from 40 years of office work. But you have inspired me today to make something just for myself so I'm going to make a quilted tote with a flat base and some customised pockets inside that I can pop all my bits and pieces in when I go down to sit in my summerhouse later in the year. Much better than struggling to carry a drink, snacks, crossword book, pens, phone etc.etc. So thanks, I won't feel guilty about doing it for me, not as a gift this time.