tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post4524736385203728812..comments2024-03-29T05:18:36.625-07:00Comments on Quilting is more fun than Housework...: A Focus on FinishesCynthia Brunz Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03493041529014071142noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-21540901167126694712018-08-08T12:32:47.702-07:002018-08-08T12:32:47.702-07:00Good for you in tacking those UFOs! I made a simi...Good for you in tacking those UFOs! I made a similar list at the beginning of this year and, like you, was floored by how many I had. Good luck and congratulations on finishing several already. <br />Sandy at sewhigh.blogspot.comSandyPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206615238407476036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-44051686215859432452018-08-04T22:06:05.099-07:002018-08-04T22:06:05.099-07:00Good idea to sit down and list all the projects, s...Good idea to sit down and list all the projects, something I should do.Oh I love seeing your bowties, pleased you decided to finish this one first off!Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-27294182671581116682018-08-04T18:33:35.251-07:002018-08-04T18:33:35.251-07:00At least you've defined the problem (that is p...At least you've defined the problem (that is probably the most painful step). Attaching the low hanging fruit is wise. Good luck getting your in progress list whittle down a bit. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-56992298681985397132018-08-04T17:32:09.989-07:002018-08-04T17:32:09.989-07:00Gosh you are good. I'm afraid to make a list. ...Gosh you are good. I'm afraid to make a list. But I have been motivated to move out this low hanging fruit on my sewing table. Then I will pull out a few more. It really feels good to finish.Christinechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071089706371436768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-9397001568432856252018-08-04T16:08:50.539-07:002018-08-04T16:08:50.539-07:00I take it that the "low hanging fruit" m...I take it that the "low hanging fruit" means the projects that are the closest to being finished? That's the way I do it, too. It's so encouraging to mark something off the list!Sandy Panagoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371332247863196830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-86466356174936436222018-08-04T07:30:10.603-07:002018-08-04T07:30:10.603-07:00I knew you had a lot of projects in various stages...I knew you had a lot of projects in various stages, but I didn't realize you had that many!! I think now that you have them written down you will start knocking them off your list. The hardest part is staying focused!!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-82970293092536207752018-08-04T04:11:01.772-07:002018-08-04T04:11:01.772-07:00A list can be really helpful, as well as a little ...A list can be really helpful, as well as a little daunting. But you are so productive I'm sure you will progress through this really well. The bow ties is a beautiful start. Look forward to seeing the results along the way. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06802006440070002510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-62134827786063631382018-08-03T19:24:29.615-07:002018-08-03T19:24:29.615-07:00I think you have described a thing that MANY of us...I think you have described a thing that MANY of us have in common, but I wouldn't call it a problem. I love having lots of options of things to work on. And as I make a little progress here and there, pretty soon, there will be bunch of things that turn into that low hanging fruit you described! You have inspired me to make myself a list. Just even thinking about the UFO's I have has made me realize that I love the piecing part much more than the quilting part.Janice Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803878601842686593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-42729975632857181372018-08-03T18:51:28.063-07:002018-08-03T18:51:28.063-07:00Oh dear... I can totally relate! It's just a s...Oh dear... I can totally relate! It's just a sign of creativity!!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-1664317369837546872018-08-03T18:30:00.085-07:002018-08-03T18:30:00.085-07:00It is sometimes amazing to see how close we actual...It is sometimes amazing to see how close we actually got to a finish and stopped just short of the goal. I was surprised to hear that you had any UFOs. I pictured you getting things made quickly and no holding back. I still don't think it is as big as you think. I will have to add mine up soon. I will probably have more!Pamela Arbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569469653776976453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-32904410116658795902018-08-03T16:41:47.293-07:002018-08-03T16:41:47.293-07:00I keep telling myself "finishing is overrated...I keep telling myself "finishing is overrated!" (vbg) My list ,if I dared to make it, would probably look similar. Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836013638873052096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-53377876150071881752018-08-03T16:25:06.684-07:002018-08-03T16:25:06.684-07:00That sounds like a plan. Seeing things written ...That sounds like a plan. Seeing things written down sometimes makes it easier to work through. I like to give each completed item on my "to do lists" a tick when completed. Karen's Kornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618971640337051999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-81862340154064347722018-08-03T14:19:19.792-07:002018-08-03T14:19:19.792-07:00I am in a finishing mood, too! I've got a cou...I am in a finishing mood, too! I've got a couple that are ready - yay! I clicked through on your link and ordered some wide backing yardage and a *few* other things. The wide backing will be so helpful!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-82935734594191967982018-08-03T13:18:15.281-07:002018-08-03T13:18:15.281-07:00Beautiful bow ties! I know what you mean about fin...Beautiful bow ties! I know what you mean about finding out how bad it really is.:) Love your idea to pick off the low hanging fruit first! Nothing like real progress in finishing to inspire even more of it!audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-80413268422397865982018-08-03T12:53:38.195-07:002018-08-03T12:53:38.195-07:00Funny how those projects accumulate. Looking forwa...Funny how those projects accumulate. Looking forward to the finishes from the low hanging fruit.em's scrapbaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02111534162397777000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-19757667355461738852018-08-03T12:26:00.660-07:002018-08-03T12:26:00.660-07:00Good luck! You can do it! That list isn't that...Good luck! You can do it! That list isn't that BIG ;-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-55264697914366094592018-08-03T10:51:44.029-07:002018-08-03T10:51:44.029-07:00I have a three ring notebook with pages in it wher...I have a three ring notebook with pages in it where I keep piecing projects, what needs to be cut, what needs backing, what needs quilting, what I want to make, etc. All of those sheets are too full. Sometimes it is hard to pick what to do when I have so much listed!Linda Swanekamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291121742617818637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-5675551355855706312018-08-03T08:41:10.953-07:002018-08-03T08:41:10.953-07:00With as fast as you work you will have them all do...With as fast as you work you will have them all done by next friday!!!Alycia~Quiltygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-3001261519351287492018-08-03T06:57:51.215-07:002018-08-03T06:57:51.215-07:00I find writing out a list to be very therapeutic. ...I find writing out a list to be very therapeutic. I look forward to seeing your finishes as you focus on working through the list!Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-63341641436093980312018-08-03T06:38:53.152-07:002018-08-03T06:38:53.152-07:00The list. We would all do better if we actually ma...The list. We would all do better if we actually made one. You'll be crossing off those quilts in no time, if I know you!Barb Neiwerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05489488237974557963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-56737226041296563482018-08-03T05:52:48.177-07:002018-08-03T05:52:48.177-07:00I wish you the best in your finishing endeavor. I ...I wish you the best in your finishing endeavor. I look forward to seeing what you create. I have more WIP than normal for me as well. Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247780468856514907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-47575418661547440362018-08-03T05:48:41.444-07:002018-08-03T05:48:41.444-07:00I am in the same mode--lots of piles of projects a...I am in the same mode--lots of piles of projects around my dining room, but three that are at least completed tops with people identified to give them to that I'd like to get finished to clear out some space.<br /><br />I made a list of next steps for all my WIPs, which really helped clear my mind! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575644073735533220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-68563399254929581352018-08-03T05:35:23.426-07:002018-08-03T05:35:23.426-07:00That is a LOT of ongoing projects, good that you k...That is a LOT of ongoing projects, good that you keep a notebook so you can keep track of them. Mine are either hanging in closets, folded in totes, or worse - laying in a heap in a corner of the sewing room. One more month of finishing up donation quilts for the camp benefit auction and I can finally get back to working on personal projects, can't wait! BTW, I love your multicolor bowtie blocks! That will be a great finish.Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648491809254365804.post-58283727122106463932018-08-03T05:13:57.572-07:002018-08-03T05:13:57.572-07:00you do have a lot of projects going - I was just l...you do have a lot of projects going - I was just looking through mine the other day and I have more than I thought too even with two finishes - they multiply like rabbits!!!Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.com