After my last video, so many of you said that you have UFO’s lurking in your closets too. Here is a plan on how to get them completed. Does anyone feel like a UFO CHALLENGE? Let me know in the notes
@conniedrake6299
5 жыл бұрын
Yes on the ufo challenge 👍. Since your last video I’ve gotten one ready for quilting 🙌 and thank you for that inspiration. Now I need to take out the “one “ I’ve been trying to ignore that’s stuffed in the bin 🥴. Always looking forward to seeing your next video 💕
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
@@conniedrake6299 Looking forward to hearing your #myquiltstory
@jessa3142
5 жыл бұрын
I have a couple UFOs that I so badly want done but just opening the boxes and seeing the fabric/shirts kills me inside an I burst into tears. I just don't know how to tackle them. My father was killed a few years an while we weren't close I did love him an I know he loved me. Well after having to try an plan his funeral from 4,000miles away. I asked my grandmother to sent me a few of his shirts to make a lap blanket. That was in 2012. Shocking part is the shirts still have his smell....
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
I apologize to SHARON BROWN... I removed your comment is error. Luckily I do have a copy that was sent to my phone. I did not encourage incinerating all UFO’s. Just the ones that had very bad vibes. You and I might be lucky enough not to need to purge that way but some people need that release to move one from their trauma. And tossing two blocks with no symmetry isn’t the end of the world
@Tex-val
5 жыл бұрын
I am very interested in participating in a UFO challenge. I have more than enough to keep me going. I can't put them in the center of the room or I'd have no room to walk/sew
@zinnia20207
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos. I finished my son's baby quilt after 26 years! It was my 1st quilt, sailboats, with many triangles for the sails. I started hand quilting the sails, (1st time hand quilting), and then with 3 small children, life got in the way. After the kids were on their own, I made several baby quilts, and each time my son would jokingly ask about his baby quilt. I finished by machine quilting it 26 years later and mailed it to him. Of course my son, now 6'4", posted a picture on FB of himself with his baby quilt, thank you mom, 26 years later! I happened to have a picture holding up the 1st finished row that I posted back at him and said, You're welcome! Everyone had a good laugh about it.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
I love this quilt story.
@mariatooker3475
5 жыл бұрын
You are a “ quilter’s mental health counselor “! Thank you for common sense behavior therapy advice . Fantastic video! And, yes, UFO challenge!
@elizabethhirst293
5 жыл бұрын
This. Karen is amazing at making us understand that we're actually okay ❤️
@rachelhenderson5749
5 жыл бұрын
Yes Challenge me please! I am a chronic deadline pusher but have so many deadline free UFOs!
@thecaptainsnark
4 жыл бұрын
Something about her reminds me of my therapist, tbh. Maybe it's the validation.
@thistlesandpoppies
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been working through UFOs this summer. I started quilting 3 years ago, and now have several tops done or almost done. But, developing my quilting skills on my domestic machine became a bottle neck. I finally just took them to a quilter. There was one top I took to the quilter, I told her I hate it and just want it done. She ask what I hate about it. “Too orange!” She picked a thread color and a design that made the orange recede, the thread became the star. Then she said this will be a quilt you won’t be afraid to use on the beach, at a picnic, keep in the car. It’s bright so your family will always be able to find it on the beach. She’s right, this quilt has a sense of freedom to use most of my other quilts don’t.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
Smart woman
@deborahgorzel4285
3 жыл бұрын
It's been so long since you wrote this, you may never see it, but I have a quilt that is too orange as well. What did she tell you to use? Mine is a very "fall" motif. orange and brick red, a little gold, with beige background...I have all but 6 corner blocks of a king size quilt sewn together, and I can't get myself to finish it...I want to tone it down first...
@danielpearl923
8 ай бұрын
@@deborahgorzel4285 Blue is the opposite color of orange. Using a blue or teal quilting thread might tone down the orange. A neutral color like gray or beige could work also. You might try a sample.
@charlenejutras1595
5 жыл бұрын
Although I have been sewing for about 55 years, I still call myself a beginning sewist (I am really good at beginning projects, but not so much for completing them :))
@eddyviolet9422
3 жыл бұрын
Lol!
@lesleywatson4494
2 жыл бұрын
Love it. Me too.
@Linka43ify
2 жыл бұрын
I used to have trouble finishing projects too, but then I decided to just focus on the step or part that I was working on. I don’t look ahead anymore just keep my concentration on where I am in the process of whatever I’m making. That has enabled me to keep moving forward on to completion.
@christinesch.
2 жыл бұрын
Hach. Da kenn ich noch jemanden, mich.
@ArtByKarenEHaley
Жыл бұрын
I'm such a project starter, I get an idea for something and I have to start it! And then I have to start the next one... etc. If I know I'm still excited about the current project then I force myself to write the project idea down and then I'm happy for the moment and can continue on haha
@fbface9358
5 жыл бұрын
I donated my first UFO three weeks ago and oh my gosh it was just like a party of freedom in my head. Now I’m having to hold myself back from just donating the whole pile LOL
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling. That weight that your are carrying is heavier than you think
@joane8651
5 жыл бұрын
I donated an unfinished quilt to Goodwill. I had paid for the class, never liked the teaching style, so I didn't like the finished squares, either. I kept trying and figuring out how to put them together and quilt. I finally gathered the whole thing up and drove away with it, breathed a sigh of relief and thought later I could have made dog beds, so thanks for the reassurance, I know I did the right thing for me!
@sharonmika4786
5 жыл бұрын
I so appreciate the fact that you understand the emotions behind UFOs. Thanks for a wonderful video. 💫
@happyhandcraftstudio
5 жыл бұрын
In Calgary you can donate unloved quilt projects to the Ujamaa Grandmas, a charity that supports the Stephen Lewis Foundation. At our yearly fabric and yarn sale in April, dozens of quilt projects are “adopted” and given new homes.
@Tanya1576q
5 жыл бұрын
Happy Handcraft Studio Oh my goodness! I didn’t know this existed. I’m only an hour away. Thank you for this information.
@sabrejetca
4 жыл бұрын
Is there an address we can mail? I am in Edmonton, but seldom get to Calgary these days. But I would love to support African grannies. Thx.
@phyllismccord2674
4 жыл бұрын
@@sabrejetca ujamaafabricsale@gmail.com is the Calgary email address. The sale is held every April (cancelled this year). They are a chapter of Grandmothers to Grandmothers. They raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Several chapters across Canada also hold fabric sales - I don't know about Edmonton but I know Camrose does.
@aprilbaxter2578
Жыл бұрын
Oh, you're right! Totes in the basement, totes the two rooms upstairs, totes in the garage, totes in the computer room, etc. !!!!! I really need organizing help, and more room! Thanks for the advice!
@libbydavidson3052
5 жыл бұрын
I have a box in my craft room labeled PHD......it has impressed a few people until I tell them that it actually is Projects Half Done!! Love your videos all the way from Perth Western Australia 💜
@paulayoung5110
3 жыл бұрын
Ha! So you could claim you're working on your PHD if anyone asks!!
@kimberleygirl7533
3 жыл бұрын
Same.....from Kojonup WA.👍
@seasidestitches615
3 жыл бұрын
I love the PHD idea. Much more impressive than a UFO, 😁, am pinching that for here in the UK 💜. Thank you Libby Davidson!
@judithburke1539
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you. That's an inspiring phrase. 😂
@elaineadair
3 жыл бұрын
I am member of a Q guild, and when I'm unmotivated by a UFO, I donate it to the FREE table at meetings. You never know what motivate sanother person. Often, I am just tired of looking at a UFO, yet it's still a good start for someone else. And sometimes, I see the project come back altered, or even finished, at Show and Tell. Then I KNOW it was worth the donation . I don't tell but get happy inside. 8-)))
@maureenkomperda3421
5 жыл бұрын
Karen, you're a great quilt coach and psychoanalyst for all quilters! Please do a UFO Challenge. Your inspiration is contagious!
@bonniehyden962
5 жыл бұрын
I am not a quilter. My BFF, however, is passionate about quilting and has started her own business doing such. A few years ago she hosted a class at church where several of us ladies got together to make a quilt. Making those 4 squares was fun! ...so I bought some material to make not 1 quilt...but 2! One for each of my adult daughters. ...they are now UFO's. (Thank you, M'am, for giving me a name to put on them. lol ) So. I am going to dig out that bag...plan out what to do...and get those quilts made for my girls. Now, I have to make my 3rd daughter one because she's near 'bout grown, too! But I'll get the UFO's out of the way, first. I'm up for your UFO challenge, M'am!
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
Have the girls flip a coin to see who gets the first one. That way they think that they have won something
@annerankin1191
5 жыл бұрын
I have retired which has allowed me both the time and creativity to finish two UFO’s that were fully causing a ton of guilt for me. The 13 year old girl has finally received her baby quilt and my brother and his wife are now about to receive their wedding quilt after 13 years of marriage! Time is a gift.
@themirrorimagestitcher
5 жыл бұрын
Anne Rankin congratulations on completing those quilts 😊
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
Way to go! ✋That must have felt great.
@karenprim5295
5 жыл бұрын
I have a few UFO's but what I realized is that I'm still learning new techniques all the time. I might have bitten off more than I could chew at the time. I find that when I revisit that project, 9 times out of ten I can finish it now. Mind you, I'm not a quilter YET :-)....I sew bags and all sorts of accessories. Thank you for your inspirational tips and videos.
@themirrorimagestitcher
5 жыл бұрын
Karen Prim you make a very good point
@marandjoe
5 жыл бұрын
I have absolutely no problem getting rid of a project that no longer brings me joy. The money is spent either way , and it's just not worth getting all anxious over. I try to choose projects more carefully now. At the moment I only have 2 UFO's. Thank you for the video!
@themirrorimagestitcher
5 жыл бұрын
Marlene Rice you’ve absolutely proven Karen’s point in that there was something to be learned from UFO’s which is more important than the UFO itself.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
It's great that you are at the stage where you are more careful with your projects...some never get there
@marandjoe
5 жыл бұрын
@@JustGetitDoneQuilts it's taken me awhile .. but after looking at projects and literally sighing because I "had" to do it .. I thought to myself , really? Nobody but ME is forcing me to do this ... oops.. hit the trash.. or the donation... or the burn barrel! lol
@jamiehoule1583
Жыл бұрын
I quilt by hand and until recently did all my piecing by hand. I tend to acquire all my fabrics free or very cheaply from estate sales. A few months ago I came across a lonely project bag which turned out to be someone's UFO. It was a beautifully done lap quilt. Already sandwiched, pin basted together, and even almost totally quilted together with the exception of one block at the bottom. I was so sad the quilter didn't get to finish it. But I traced over their quilting stitch pattern and drew it onto the unfinished section, quilted it, squared up, bound it, and gifted it to a very good friend of mine.
@debl-s5677
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of the great videos!!! And *YES* a UFO Challenge sounds great! My UFOs generally happen because I get too many ideas for what I call "creative add-ons". An actual example: A plain border becomes a 2-color border...no, a 2-color border with 'wave' edges...with pieced cornerstones...no, a 1-color border with several pieced components, including cornerstones but without 'wave' edges. Probably. See my problem? I have a constant case of run-away creativity. I often paralyze myself with an abundance of choices. I have *never* made a quilt exactly as the pattern states. Even when using BOMs, I change fabric, colors, borders, etc *all the time*. I not only mess around with all of that, but also with the quilt style/sizes. I've modified lap quilt patterns into a style that I call "Recliner Quilts". They are just a bit less wide but quite a bit longer than a lap quilt. It should be long enough to tuck under your feet while still being able to pull the quilt up to your chin. I also like gifting these as "Reading Quilts". Used sideways, they are big enough for a child & adult to cozy up while reading a book together. I pair it with a couple of age appropriate books when it's a gift. The only downside is that the adult owner of the recliner may find him/herself without a chair when he/she wants it. 😉 Hope to see you again soon.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
I have to give myself deadlines on the creatives add-ons....as in if I don't it done by XX/XX I'll go forward with the old way. Thanks for sharing
@patstrawhouse4005
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Karen! Your comment re giving yourself permission to ‘quit’ a quilt really resonated with me! Thanks! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦
@zelphiaellerson6283
5 жыл бұрын
This advice works for ALL types of craft projects!!! Just went through a similar process with my knitting projects...
@ellievon9257
5 жыл бұрын
I have finished a few UFO'S that were donated to our quality group. I actually felt a connection to the person while working on the project and smiled when I finished the project, and I felt like that person would have been smiling as well knowing her work was going to a child. Donating your UFO'S is OK.
@patriciakelly6026
4 жыл бұрын
I started embroidery project when I was pregnant with second girl. She’s graduated from college and move on with bf. it think I’ll try to finish it😂😂😂😂
@kaif1360
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video as always, thank you. I must say I feel strange saying this but, I have no UFO's. I do all the steps of my quilts on my Janome and then I start something new. Each step is an adventure ending in the meditative free motion quilting. I taught myself mostly from KZitem and I find such joy in each step. ❤️
@gardengirl217
5 жыл бұрын
Karen Fulco that is inspiring!
@themirrorimagestitcher
5 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree in that I could slow down and take the time to enjoy each stage of my quilting. Find joy in the process and not be so focused on the finish line. I might surprise myself how much more pleasant the journey becomes 💚
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
I remember Maryanne Fons saying that she worked only on one quilt at a time. We all have our own style. As long as it works for you, own it. Glad to hear you are not burden by UFO's
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
@@themirrorimagestitcher I've been trying too...especially with the FMQ and long arming stage. It does make it more enjoyable.
@rosehixon2790
2 ай бұрын
As usual, you hit the nail on the head with the ball out of the ballpark, scored a touchdown and paid the piper. It’s a good thing.
@stickman1215
2 жыл бұрын
Karen, even though I’m not a quilter, so many of your videos are helping me with my garment sewing. I’ve completed so much already this week just using the timer set for 15-30 minutes! And I feel better. Thank you!
@LifeSewCrazy
5 жыл бұрын
I did a huge purge not to long ago of fabric and such I was no longer loving. Then I sat down with my fabric and patterns and took inventory of what I had vs what I needed to make each quilt. Ended up with a list of 20ish quilt kits that I had everything to make or only needed a few things to complete. I used the money from my purge to buy the missing material and now I’m good to go. As far a UFOs I have 1. The pieced backing is complete and the top needs one block made so the top can be pieced. It’s a difficult block so I’ve been putting it off. This quilt was started in June 2015 😳. I still can’t believe I have not finished it. I’m considering setting aside the current top I’m making and finishing it. Then it can sit in my to be quilted pile. 😂 which would make number 4 in that pile.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
You don't necessarily need to put the current project aside. Just make do a little of each together where and when you can...if that works for you.
@joannholley8596
2 жыл бұрын
In keeping with tradition, I am late to the party and am just now seeing this video. Thank you for giving me permission to find a different quilter to finish my UFO's, donating fabric to guilds because I just cant stand looking at it anymore, and sharing a YES - NO - EH system of dealing with them. I'm feeling the power today.
@susanhenshaw639
5 жыл бұрын
From your last video you brought me to tears.... We are too much alike I thought... As I'm watching this video with baby girl 🐕 lying in the sunshine, and me in my Adirondack chair on the porch sipping Earl Grey from my Dunoon 🌹 porcelain mug (1 in my collection) I have been trying to put my studio together again. And my son suggested, "Mom, I'll get you a heavy duty tarp and you can finish your 30+ yo quilt that way" 😂🤔😍... And have it ready for the Guild quilt show Oct? Theme is of Eleanor Roosevelt's saying, "The way to begin is just to begin." Got the tarp now I gotta find the roll of binding I made for it?!? Directions? YES, my friend, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!🤗
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
Send pictures when you're done
@themirrorimagestitcher
5 жыл бұрын
In the past I’ve been a part of groups to get UFO’s done. 2017, 2018 were productive years. This year is a completely different story. 1) I’ve taken a few classes to learn & try new techniques. So those are really WIP 2) I’ve started some scrap quilts that will get added to as the scraps accumulate. I will set up a planned schedule where I work on those quilts on a regular basis. 3) this year had been very emotional. And I’ve used retail therapy as a crutch. Karen, I love how you challenge me to dig deep and expose the matters of the heart associated with each project. About 2 weeks ago I woke up out of my slumber with renewed commitment to find contentment in the projects I’ve already got and focus on enjoying the process of quilting itself. Thank you so much for all your posts. You have an exceptional ability of helping me become a better version of myself through quilting 😊 I’d definitely be on board with a group you’ve set up to get UFO’s done ✅
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@thebluekeystone7628
5 жыл бұрын
A challenge would be fun! When we moved I found my 2 UFOs. Fortunately I still like both. But the backing is the problem for these. Don't want to use just muslin, I like something that goes with the quilt. If I start thinking about it now, I might have a solution with the fabric I already have. I don't like buying more fabric with 100s of yards of fabric already.
@mollykatzenmeyer6063
5 жыл бұрын
The Blue Keystone a pieced back is so much more interesting anyway. Sounds like you have plenty to work with.
@thebluekeystone7628
5 жыл бұрын
@@mollykatzenmeyer6063 Agreed!!! It does take more time. I do have lots to choose from, mostly miss match, but going to fix that!!!
@irisuhde7635
5 жыл бұрын
All 1-2 years a UFO challang in your Patchwork Group ist good too.
@elenalanglois
5 жыл бұрын
Good food for thought! It would be fun to do a UFO quilt along!
@ginaclev9604
5 жыл бұрын
I think a UFO challenge would be useful and fun. I agree your common sense approach is encouraging. The added humor makes your videos even more enjoyable. Thanks.
@MyWoodrowForever
3 жыл бұрын
I started a Jacobean Delights Applique quilt 18 years ago. (Ironically, a Block of the Month.) I completed it last week; I also made a pillow, plus used the scrap fabric to make 9-Patch blocks and Crumb Quilt blocks , joining the 2 backing pieces. Incredible feeling - and I was delighted at how much I enjoyed it all, and especially the making of a crumb block! It's my Legacy quilt.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
3 жыл бұрын
Wow...that is a legacy project
@cindyhenry9101
5 жыл бұрын
YES, please do a UFO challenge. I will spend tomorrow digging them up and putting in in Y, N, ? piles. Thanks for the nudge.
@gardengirl217
5 жыл бұрын
Karen, I have a UFO quilt top that is older than I am (65) made by my Mom and great Aunt. It is beautiful butterflies made out of scraps of material left from dresses they had sewn. What can you tell me about working with older fabrics? Fortunately I have backing material of the same fabric. I think it would be fitting if this were my first finished UFO....any suggestions are appreciated!
@themirrorimagestitcher
5 жыл бұрын
Beverly Phelps your Story is great, please bring us along as you move forward with this!
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I do not. I do have a couple of very old quilt tops that a friend asked me to quilt for her...but I have had them for a couple of years. I guess they are now UFO's. I'll have to do some research and let you knew what I find out.
@carolshuturan3071
5 жыл бұрын
I am reorganizing my new caft area. I have moved 16 times since January 2000. I have so, so, so, many UFO boxes and bags. This video has been beyond helpful. Thanks! (This time, we bought a house and will hopefully never move again.)
@jessi4959
3 жыл бұрын
Love knowing that it’s ok to make that ufo for another person that really needs it or make for another on your mind
@reinadegrillos
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, Karen. Some weeks ago i went to my UFOs and put them in a box. The majority of them are top parts of quilts, but because I have a small machine and I'm old, and not very talented, i did not quilt them. To make the sandwich and to pin those layers makes me almost ill. But I recently discovered a fusable batting (in both sides) and i Think I'm going to work in that direction. Wish me luck!
@ween659
5 жыл бұрын
I just heard about the fusible batting on Midnight quilt show! It did sound intriguing, not having spray get on everything!
@reinadegrillos
5 жыл бұрын
@@ween659 I used it yesterday for a baby quilt and was excellent choice. I don't know if it would be as ok for a bigger quilt. I'm happy...
@katoz97
5 жыл бұрын
I had a quilt for my sister that I started in 2006. I wasn't loving the fabric and wasn't loving paper piecing, so i would make a few blocks and put it away. Every couple of years, i would pull it out and make a couple more blocks. I finally decided I needed to just get it done - but I couldn't bring myself to make all the blocks the pattern called for. I ended up throwing the finished blocks on my design wall, put them on point (which usually requires fewer blocks!!) And realized I had enough finished to finally finish the top. It's all done and gifted and my sister loves it!! I'm happy it's done and I found a way to like it again! Love your tips... I have one I'm still "eh" about but am leaning toward no and may give it away.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
you definitely a ⭐️
@marykisner6662
5 жыл бұрын
One of the things I do - when I have a brand new idea for a project that I just *have to do*, I first pick up one of my UFOs and finish that first. The new project can be a powerful motivator for me to get at least one UFO done so I can get to the new one.
@catherinecearns9002
3 жыл бұрын
Revisiting this - my UFOs are “growing” one of my beautiful friends and I have decided to have a UFO day once a month
@jo-annefalconer6280
Жыл бұрын
Yes to a ufo challenge, oh yes I did notice this was 3 years old, but after watching this I want to finish some old UFO projects.
@mssixty3426
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, you have very methodically thought-through the psychology behind this. Well done and thank you for sharing!
@annettehutt6224
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely up for a UFO challenge. Thanks for the great advice.
@dawndecesare2077
5 жыл бұрын
My eh pile usually gets donated. It's a great way to practice my machine quilting as well. This video was amazing and is giving me motivation to look at my 30 + UFO's. Thank u for sharing
@rosemarykriegel3226
5 жыл бұрын
Sure wish we were neighbors. As a beginning quilter I would gladly help you make some blocks and get the quilts all basted together. Or take the ones that do not bring you joy to work on.
@Ready2Go-80-gal
5 жыл бұрын
That is a thought that came into my mind as I listened to the video and that is to use one or two to practice my machine quilting. Love her videos for she is very straight forward and does not waste time chatting about other things.
@susanbruce-ross5440
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!! Let the UFO Project Challenge begin!!
@cherylsunderland6654
5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your no fuss approach to quilting how to manage all this fabric! You’re the best so keep those videos coming! Your common sense resonates with so many!
@vbennett8087
5 жыл бұрын
I too, am working on my own UFO's. These are kits that I have purchased and lo and behold they got put in the closet for over a year! Do we who love fabric get distracted easily? Yes, I think so! So many pretty fabrics and so little time. I completed a lunch box - YAY! , and am working on another kit - Back pack! Creative people get distracted easily by new fun things to do and we need to be reminded that we bought something that struck a chord inside of us. I love your calm voice that says "I can do this" and the other that says "you don't have to just because you spent money on it" Now, got to get back to sewing and no more videos for the night! ❤😉
@cynforrest
2 жыл бұрын
Just re-watched this. I’ll watch it again in sections as I go thru my UFOs. Great advice. “I give you permission “. Priceless!
@susanclay6959
3 жыл бұрын
I take random quilt squares no one wants anymore, I like the challenge of making those squares work together.
@NAP1983
5 жыл бұрын
I have 2 and I just can't believe how long they have been sitting around. I am really stuck because I have it in my head that I can't sew until I finish those. Thanks for the video, glad I am not alone with my UFO'S
@kandaykerr3653
5 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you're back! I actually do have between 6 to 8 maybe even 10 UFO's. A challenge might be nice. I'm actually thinking of maybe picking my top 3 and doing a block a day, like I'm doing with my cross stitching. What I do is spin the decision maker (app on my phone) and for the cross stitch I work on that project for 3 days. I might get it finished within those 3 days, if so I get to spin again or just take a day off. For my UFO's I might work on it for a week, making sure I get at least one block done a day. Most of my projects are small so this just might work! BTW...don't forget about the scrappy card tutorial.
@themirrorimagestitcher
5 жыл бұрын
Kanday Kerr I really like your idea 💡
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
I too like to work on several projects at once. With the passing of my dog, I find I am enjoying hand sewing much more. I have an EPP that is growing after being stalled for a couple of months
@karenschafer2827
5 жыл бұрын
Bad color zone? Overdye! I’ve dyed tops in blue or green to turn down the volume or bring together a too exuberant color pallet.
@wendypeckinpaugh1078
3 жыл бұрын
For the no projects there's a fourth option (which I have done to two king size quilts): tear them apart so you can use the fabric for other projects.
@sherrytabor4843
5 жыл бұрын
You are such a savvy lady! You have taken so much time to examine yourself and sort your feelings out about different projects - I’m afraid I can never get that far so the UFO ends up back in the cupboard!😜. I very often have a hard time deciding what I want to do, even when starting a new project, because I get caught up in the “paralysis of analysis”, worrying way too much about what others will think. If I could only sit and examine myself and these feelings I would probably get much more done. Thanks for your very fun videos. I love the red wall hanging I can see over your shoulder.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
It might help if you had a friend in the room.
@sherrytabor4843
5 жыл бұрын
True! Going to a retreat in September where all we do is sew-sew-sew. Would be a perfect time to take 1 or 2 UFO’s.
@megxjpeg
4 жыл бұрын
I just started quilting again after over 15 years... while making masks I came across a 20+ year old UFO! My youngest daughter fell in love with it, that was the motivation I needed to finish! It’s now sandwiches and ready to be machine straight stitch quilted and she will be taking it off to college for her Freshman year. I also finished a 15 year old UFO that I’ve been hand quilting on and off. I’m so proud that I’ve moved forward because I have fallen in love with quilting again. Now there’s a few WIP’s and so many ideas for future projects and hours of enjoyment to look forward to! I also have discovered that now that I’m older my sewing skills have improved and I’m so much more patient. Win win!!!
@judyf3684
5 жыл бұрын
How well you know us (me)! I have so many fabric and yarn UFOs that I've spent money and time organizing these into purchased bins that are stacked practically to the ceiling. A formal UFO challenge would be a helpful and fun motivator.
@vanessavanosdol4490
5 жыл бұрын
You are not alone. I’ve spend as much time and money organizing my stash, WIPS and UFO. 😂
@judyf3684
5 жыл бұрын
@@vanessavanosdol4490 I totally understand.
@leavesongrass
5 жыл бұрын
I am working on a UFO now and have a lot more UFOs to deal with. Any kind of challenge, even deciding what category it’s in, is welcome! Great video!!
@trinam2503
5 жыл бұрын
I dont know if you'd call them UFO's, WIPs, or unstarted projects? But I have about 20 craft boxes, with a persons name on the front, a pattern and anywhere from a few pieces to enough fabric for the whole project in each one. I plan my quilting out over a couple years, rotating who gets a quilt each year until I have made one for each family member. The last 2yrs have been such chaos, that I have been collecting more projects and not finishing any! I am right now in a 90day use my stash challange, so I am making some progress. But so much more to do! So yes! I think I would join a UFO challenge!!! Thank you! :)
@carollantz1343
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Karen, I have finished 2 quilts for 2 of my niece & grandson's graduation quilts. I pulled out squares I had set aside and knew I wanted to put sashing to separate the squares it is looking good and happy for your encouragement. Still have another quilt for a nephew. I have been watching many you tubes especially since I hadn't quilted for 3 years.
@suzanneritchie7048
3 жыл бұрын
Have a Block Swap at your guild , make small Pet quilts & drop them off at your favorite Vet or nearby Animal shelter . Thanks for all your insight , inspiration & great ideas. My favorite ... use unwanted blocks to our backings !!
@marykirtley3474
5 жыл бұрын
A clear, straightforward, doable plan; you have inspired me to hit the UFO stack. Thank you!
@marilynbook4211
5 жыл бұрын
Yes please a ufo challenge may be just what I need.
@chanaalexander7446
5 жыл бұрын
Your UFO videos have really inspired me to investigate the mess in my basement. Most of my quilt UFO’s are just waiting to be quilted. I had some plan for the quilting and never followed through. I chuckled when you talked about them taking up space in your brain. The UFO that takes up the most space in my brain is not a quilt. It's a pair of pajamas. I cut them out for my father 30 years ago for Christmas. My sewing machine at the time did not like to sew on knits. I was making them out of a knit. I presented him with the cut out fabric then took it home and that was that. I have moved twice and they continue to follow me around. My father is getting ready to celebrate his 95th birthday and thanks to your inspiration I am planning on sending the finished jammies to him for this Christmas. I will feel so much better once they are done and it will free up some brain space. You made me realize how many times I think about them and how guilty I feel. Then I will start tackling those quilt tops. I have to keep repeating Jenny's saying from MSQ, ”Finished is better than perfect.” Thank you!
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
I actually have a charm from MSQC saying that. It's very true.
@rhondaschroeder1230
4 жыл бұрын
You are spot on about UFOs and the reason for them. I was making a simple coin quilt and got distracted by my granddaughter who is learning to sew, as a result my coins did not line up...😣. So I put it out of sight because I hate ripping seams. Eventually I will class it as Yes...No ...or take the loss. Thank you for your videos.
@nancypeteja6560
4 жыл бұрын
Passing the material on to a New Quilter or a New Sewer. Showing a young lady how to sew quilt blocks. Redirect it's purpose. Quilt a pillow, make a bag, make coasters for gift giving!! Donate to a Quilting Circle or someone's Granny!!! So many options! 💖
@mamas_quilts3573
5 жыл бұрын
Ohh Karen, I'm glad you're back...its been painful i know.. So, thanks for this..oh my UFOs are my foes!!! I'm renewing resolve to GET them done donated or incinerated-HA!!😍 I appreciate you! Oh. About mine; I make a lot of quilts for needy, sick, and hospice folk. I'm blessed with so many donations, money, fabric, scraps, AND unfinished projects... As I gain experience and learn from generous teachers like you, I'm better able to deal with it all. I'm ashamed to say I have come against some that I simply felt I must throw away...
@themirrorimagestitcher
5 жыл бұрын
Beth Norris we all give you permission to LET GO of that shame full stop 🛑!!!
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
No shame...you did what was best for you.
@mamas_quilts3573
5 жыл бұрын
@@JustGetitDoneQuilts 💝
@mamas_quilts3573
5 жыл бұрын
@@themirrorimagestitcher thank you!! I sometimes need that reminder😍
@ellenr6641
5 жыл бұрын
Identifying with you on this. I have so many donation quilts I've promised to finish & get to the centers. Many are so poorly put together though they are impossible to quilt. I've taken some apart,squared up the blocks & resewn them. 2 large tubs to go. Draining my sew jo.
@aprilbaxter2578
Жыл бұрын
Oh, I've never heard of a UFO challange. I'm not ready yet, but I'll be back to see that video!
@katehull4649
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen, would love a UFO challenge. Although after watching your video I may have to evaluate whether or not some of them are worth my time! It would be fun. I ran one at my guild a couple of years ago which was very well received.
@pamyeager7129
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice to just get rid of the "no" projects. I have spent too much time agonizing about these and needed permission to just let them go. Thanks again.
@barbarajefferysings
4 ай бұрын
My reason for soooo many UFOs is that I get excited for the next project! Most of mine are arrested at the quilting stage. I would love a UFO challenge. It just may be the spur I need to get some of these many, MANY things done. (Confession: over 3 dozen!)
@quiltnanny2011
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! I have a lot of UFO's that have been dragging me down. Thank you for saying it is ok to get rid of the ones that don't bring joy.
@aidamontalvo9855
5 жыл бұрын
BTW Your blue bag quilt is the most beautiful quilt ever. Simply because of all the memories it has between the seams. Love It!!
@cbyrne2816
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen, I re-watch this video all the time to keep motivating myself. So, I finally got this one quilt finished that I started 7 years ago! 😬. I had it sandwiched, waiting to find the mojo to quilt it for years. I have a 16" quilting machine at home and it took about 3 months to quilt it. I finished the quilting Dec 31st, 2021 and added the binding Jan 1st, 2022 😜. The UFO pile of quilt tops and backings in my sewing room is an enormous mountain. My biggest issue is I don't have the patience to finish the quilts. However, I really want to but I get distracted with something new. I am determined to finish all these quilts....someday. 🤣🤦🏻♀️
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
2 жыл бұрын
Use your timer. I just finished this year a 7!year project 30 min at a time
@cbyrne2816
2 жыл бұрын
Just Get it Done Quilts Thanks, Karen! I will definitely give it a try.
@sharonmoore661
2 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of a UFO challenge. I'll be looking for it in one if your future programs.
@madeleinemurphy8910
5 жыл бұрын
Such useful, wise words! Thank you xx
@kw1lts
5 жыл бұрын
This is the reason I rarely take workshops or classes. Probably 1/2 of my UFOs are unfinished projects I started in a class to learn a new technique but didn't finish the project. Time to review, classify, determine if a smaller version will suffice, and purge!
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
I think class requirement lists should have smaller quilts requirements not just the large ones.
@wendywilson1736
7 ай бұрын
I just undid an "Eh?" Project last week. I took the pieces and put them in the right scrap color boxes. I started it in 2020, and just decided I didn't really love it, and could use the pieces on something else. I gained an extra empty clear bin, and took a weight off my shoulders.
@cherylwilliams42
3 жыл бұрын
I am FINALLY putting the binding on a lap quilt that I made 8 to 10 years ago. I kept pushing it aside and don’t know why. It is a patriotic quilt and every time I’d see it I’d tell myself that if it was finished we could display it in July. But I just wouldn’t stop to do it. I am now. I attached it yesterday, will complete it today. I feel like I can breathe.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
3 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how much space in our minds those UFO’s take up
@Essenceofme
5 жыл бұрын
What a thoughtful process. I’d join a UFO challenge. I’m actually working on old projects and it would be great to see what others are doing too.
@tere1998
3 жыл бұрын
I found some quilt blocks that I made in a class - I kid you not - more than 15 years ago. I made them into a quilt and got 'er done. Turned out nice! But I had to was the blocks because they smelled kinda dusty lol.
@maryjokluth9208
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all you do for us harried quilters. Yes I would like to do the UFO challenge.
@beckyscheller9358
5 жыл бұрын
Great advice. Ufo challenge yes!
@lynnenicholson6968
5 жыл бұрын
From your definition all mine are works in progress not UFOs I’m literally feeling my way since I lost most of my sight three years ago. I’ve relearned how to sew without being able to see my needle both by hand and machine and once I regained confidence eighteen months ago I started sewing on various projects from before my sight loss and a few new ones. I need to organise everything so I can just grab a project and do a bit. Plus I need to organise my time better so I actually spend time each day on a project
@ween659
5 жыл бұрын
I have a quilting day. Either Wednesday or Friday so I can spend 8 hours, and focus. [I'm retired.]
@anniequilts
3 жыл бұрын
I immediately consider any quilt project that I start a UFO because I don't think I have ever finished anything without several other projects getting in the way. I almost always like my UFOs when I look thru them. Usually the only reason I stop working on a project is because I see something else I want to make and start that new project. I have only tossed one project out, a mini quilt that I just didn't like the colors or how it was going together and never regretted tossing it. I've had a few that I returned fabric to the stash. That leaves me with 84 UFOs that I still want to make and do work on them. My next goal is to get the stack of tops layered so I can work on quilting them.
@helencameron1257
Жыл бұрын
A UFO challenge sounds like a great idea!
@rhondaholman9628
2 жыл бұрын
Decided this year I was going to start finishing the quilts I have already started & finish tops that came from my mother's. 1 down, 8 more to go! The one I'm working on now is putting the binding on a quilt I started for one of my daughters 15th birthday. She turned 47 this year! This will be the 3rd one to get finished. I feel empowered when I finally complete one of these quilts. Thanks for the encouragement & permission to not bother with some of them. I feel like I can get 'em done!
@robynwilliamson7066
2 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness I no longer have ufos as I just make one small quilt at a time.
@itsjustme7979
2 жыл бұрын
Me too👍
@rebeccar3528
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a true Newbie, but love quilting. Yes, I have UFOs from classes and enthusiastic purchase of gorgeous fabric and patterns. I would love to have a challenge to motivate me to sort & start again to remember why I bought the pattern in the first place. Let's go for it!!
@candygill8272
3 жыл бұрын
I found you (Karen Brown) and your Just Get it Done videos a few weeks ago. They have been extremely helpful for me. Thank you.
@dianehess5241
5 жыл бұрын
I like so many Quilters, have way too many UFOs. Thanks for the encouragement
@cawalker60
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making your videos about life (and quilting)! I have a story about a UFO. I started my first quilt about 15 years ago and finished it last year. I remember doing all of the steps you talked about like reviewing the pattern, and I had only done about 20% - I think about done-ness in percentages too. It was a King size quilt that I did as my first project (do not recommend) and it felt like it took forever to finish piecing and to free-motion quilt it, but it was so satisfying that I have started and finished 3 quilts since then and getting ready to start another one.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
They can be a marathon. Too bad we don't give out medals :)
@missmatti
5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! It took me 10 years to finish my first quilt which was finally done earlier this year. I think as well as it's important to let go - if a project still is a yes - it is worth saving it and working on over a long period of time. Our society is also so fast-paced - project shall be finished quickly but I think it's value in letting projects take time too.
@HRHDMKYT
4 жыл бұрын
"I feel ya", as they say, Cheryl... My problem is I pack away those old projects, and then can't lay my hands on them when looking to restart. I have my fingers crossed that now that I have to pack up my house to sell it and move to a different city, I'll finally unearth all of those UFO treasures. (I'm really convinced I'm 90% finished my first quilt pieced at a 'workshop' -- which felt more like a sweatshop -- back in 1992. I was using Debbie Mumm fabrics, but those wintery "lodge look" colours never really go out of style (I hope). I think all I had to do was add a final border and then get it quilted. Of course, now it may be a challenge finding that particular shade of 'Christmas green', but Kona have so many many colours now, I should be fine). I agree about not starting with something so large, but to me, there's just no point in making a small quilt!
@oroscomi
2 жыл бұрын
Ugh! I did this and realized how many UFOs I have that are almost done! I'm determined to finish my granddaughter's quilt that only needs the 3" broder to be FMQ'd! It even already has the binding! Haha! 🤣 I'll finally be able to give it to her before she turns 2.
@Apairoffluffysocks
2 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching quite a few ‘UFO’ videos recently. I’ve been inspired to finish an English Paper Piecing project that I started years ago. I’m loving every moment of the process. Your videos are so enjoyable to watch.
@EJsDaughter
5 жыл бұрын
So many UFOs in various stages of completion. Yes to the challenge.
@nicolamarini799
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I always feel so guilty for picking the wrong fabric or not completing what I set out to accomplish.
@rosehavenfarm2969
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, please. My ufo's are quilt-and-bind issues. Not confident in my skills. I know i just need to go to the sewing room and do them... 😬
@marthaobrian2176
5 жыл бұрын
Flyover, you know what I have done? I have bought several cheap panels that I am quilting for wall hangings. I am learning to quilt, getting my hours in and I have a product when I finish. Which I feel better about than just sandwiching some odd material together. And as time passes, I will be able to look at those panels and mark my quilting progress. Should I be unable to stand looking at my early ventures, I can turn them into a new panel by using them as a sandwich. I really like sit down quilting on my domestic so much, even though I am not very good, but I will keep doing it just because I love it..
@Ready2Go-80-gal
5 жыл бұрын
I know how you feel. I finally conquered my fear by listening to several binding tutorials on You Tube and practiced on a small project as a hot pad. This really helped me. Best tip was that I really needed to use a walking foot with the right plate.
@marthaobrian2176
5 жыл бұрын
@@Ready2Go-80-gal I do all binding by hand, have never tried machine binding.
@user-mv9tt4st9k
5 жыл бұрын
That is exactly why I have not tackled quilting yet, ha ha.
@starlight1157
3 жыл бұрын
I found this very helpful. My problem is I’m in knitter who has lots of UFOs and WIPs. Your philosophy for gas now and I am really struck a chord with me. And I plan to go through yet again those same UFOs and make those evaluations as to whether not I want to finish the items and who I was making them for. I guess the great thing about being a knitter versus a quilter is that often the yarn isn’t cut into small pieces. So you have to throw it out, usually you can unravel yarn and make a different project, store it in stash or donate it. Looking forward to more videos and possibly finishing my daughters T-shirt quilt that has been a UFO for about 10 years now. Thanks for the tips.
@bingealicious5387
5 жыл бұрын
UFO quilt along challenge would be nice. Need to finish 2 off the top of my head!
@cindymcfarland4686
5 жыл бұрын
Yay! I just finished 3 UFO's I just made myself do it. I have maybe 6 more to finish....but I'm gaining! I found that my main reason for having UFO's is boredom. I get to a certain point in the blocks and just get tired of the repetitiveness of the project. One of my UFO's that I just finished was 7 years old. It's now quilted and bound and beautiful!! Love your tutorials!!
@LTDQuilting
5 жыл бұрын
totally agree!
@ween659
5 жыл бұрын
Yay! Congratulations! WooHOO! What a great feeling! DONE!
@veracampbell9583
5 жыл бұрын
I have quilt tops that are completed but I’m trying to learn to FMQ them. That’s what I call my UFOs. I don’t have the option to get a long arm person to do them. But I’m trying to teach myself to quilt them. I just have a regular domestic sewing machine. It’s hard to quilt on it but hey I’m trying. I’ve got some beautiful quilt top that need to be finished. Thank you for this video.
@JustGetitDoneQuilts
5 жыл бұрын
I have a friend that FMQ on an old featherweight. I always amazed at how she manages it. If I have learned anything it's not to rush through it. And though it doesn't always look as nice as the custom quilting, family seem to like the quilts that are less densely quilted.
@veracampbell9583
5 жыл бұрын
Just Get it Done Quilts my children don’t mind it at all. Lol. They cherish every one I’ve made them. I have 2 tops I want to do ( right ) I want them to be pretty. That’s just me. Thank you.
@mollykatzenmeyer6063
5 жыл бұрын
If you have a walking foot, you can quilt them in straight lines and general curves. Perfectly doable on a regular machine.
@veracampbell9583
5 жыл бұрын
Molly Katzenmeyer that’s the way I’ve been doing them. I want to learn the pretty quilt patterns. Lol. I’m learning slowly but surely. I’m doing my great granddaughters both quilts and that’s how I quilted them. Thank you dear.
@ween659
5 жыл бұрын
I'm grateful that my preference for quilting is Stitch-in-the-Ditch. I think it's due to my slight dyslexia that I find quilting too often competes with the piecing, instead of enhancing it. Now that I've switched to Invisible Thread, it's even easier!
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