Motivated and Focused when Quilting Let’s be honest — staying motivated and focused as a quilter (or in any creative endeavor) can be tough, especially when projects drag on or creativity hits a wall. And for those of us who struggle to stick with just one project at a time? It gets even trickier. Quilting should be a joy, not a chore! Below is a collection of ideas and gentle reminders to help you stay…
Quilt UFOs and WIPs Progress Update Wow, it has definitely been a while since I last posted about my Quilt UFOs (Unfinished Objects) and WIPs (Works in Progress)! Taking a little vacation threw me off track—not just during my time away, but even in the days before and after returning. I have to admit, there’s been some progress, but certainly not as much as I would have liked. The quilt currently loaded on the machine…
Sew day? No, Sew Weekend! This weekend has been a combination of sewing and spring cleaning, even though we have a lot of time before the warm spring weather. I spent some time with the grandkids this week, and, of course, they both came down with colds. So, I’ve been doing some deep cleaning to clear out any lingering germs. It’s that time of year when the little ones share, and I really don’t want…
Sunday Sew Day- What did you work on? Instead of a Sunday Sew Day, I actually had a weekend sew. On Saturday, I finished adding a binding to a quilt because my quilting machine was being a bit picky, and I had no patience for that. Organizing: Still or Again? Once I finished the binding, I started looking at how to organize my fabrics. I had the yardage ones put away. This is great, but…
January Quilt UFOs and WIPs This month is starting great for Quilt UFOs and WIPs, even though I got lucky with an easy first pull from the jar. The second project for January will be machine quilting. It is time to finally finish the quilt that has been on the machine for months. Machine Quilting Project While waiting for some time to work on the machine quilting, I might as well fill bobbins. This quilt…
January – Quilt UFOs and WIPs 2025 started busy. We traveled home on New Year’s Eve, spent a night in the airport, picked up the pups from their second home, and finally relaxed. The laundry could wait. In the back of my mind, I kept thinking that I would get to pull a slip to see what I was working on this month! Quilt UFOs and WIPs: which one would it be? I ended up…
Managing Quilt UFOs and WIPs for 2025 This past weekend, I finally found time to start organizing my creative chaos. I rearranged my quilting machine/table, sewing machine, and cutting area. Sometimes, I just need to shake it up a bit. While December is usually a crazy month for us, it was nice to do the rearranging. My Quilt UFOs, WIPs, and scrap fabrics are now organized. Scrap Fabric Organization I sorted my scraps according to…
Are you ready to work on your Quilt UFOs and WIPs? First, let’s talk about Quilt UFOs and WIPs. What are they? A Quilt UFO is an unfinished project. I like to think of it as one I started and then set aside as I started to work on something else. Some day, I will learn to focus on one project at a time. A Quilt WIP is a work-in-progress project. Think of this as…
November Quilt UFO Just two months before the new year—actually less than two months—how are you doing on your Quilt UFO List? I took a bit of a turn when attempting to finish up the Quilt UFOs for this year. This little pup (Buster) has loved sleeping on the table when I am piecing. As soon as I sit down at the machine, he wants to be up there on a cuddly blanket. Foundation Piecing…
How Does Worktable Wednesday Look for You This week, my Worktable Wednesday starts with a big Grammy mug of chai and ginger tea. An extra strong mug of tea helps when you feel a bit under the weather. There will be a fair amount of rest between the chores I want to finish both in and out of the sewing room. Today, I will work on the foundation piecing units. I finished three this morning,…