tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post6594649655265041743..comments2024-03-18T20:56:45.350-07:00Comments on <center>Humble Quilts</center>: I Need More HandsLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-51954161730579103772011-01-02T21:14:53.256-08:002011-01-02T21:14:53.256-08:00I have no rules. I just do whatever I feel like a...I have no rules. I just do whatever I feel like at the time! Well unless it is a gift and I really have to finish it at the last minute which is way too often!Quilts And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043640520513261597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-66328918407986483642011-01-02T20:32:52.027-08:002011-01-02T20:32:52.027-08:00Lori, I just go great guns on one until I run out ...Lori, I just go great guns on one until I run out of thread, or cut and prepped pieces, or the cat throws up on some of the fabric I left laying around, in other words until I run into a problem, and then I move onto another project. Will that work for you? :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182091575747433408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-57680884160078114222011-01-02T10:47:36.617-08:002011-01-02T10:47:36.617-08:00I am afraid no tips from here, I have the same pro...I am afraid no tips from here, I have the same problem. And a fight between wanting to do things by hand and machine!Jantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116574624827342899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-21395303360775538172011-01-01T18:30:30.494-08:002011-01-01T18:30:30.494-08:00We all seem to be in the same boat. I to will work...We all seem to be in the same boat. I to will work on the project that inspires at the moment. So many people makes lists and after reading the comments I started my own list, now I'm terrified. I'll get done what makes me happy.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854012098533662222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-81248034940686612822011-01-01T17:04:15.084-08:002011-01-01T17:04:15.084-08:00Love the cherry tree basket! your applique is so g...Love the cherry tree basket! your applique is so good....I'm just a piecer at heart! The one quilt I have that just needs the applique finished in the border --- has languished for a couple years now! I'm mostly focusing on 2 handwork projects. The hexagons are a "take along" and the pink DJ thing is an "evening on the couch" project. Any more than that, and I can't choose, so then I choose nothing, and nothing gets done!<br /><br />BonnieBonnie K. Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-79458914777993886622011-01-01T14:17:57.155-08:002011-01-01T14:17:57.155-08:00Happy New Year. Great question and great answers. ...Happy New Year. Great question and great answers. I love your quilts and I am sure you are enjoying the process. I do finish my quilts-eventually. Quilting for me is like life; is not a race to the finish line. Keep quilting and inspiring us.SewWhatsNewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573702197620143478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-5007192375264411772011-01-01T13:50:08.275-08:002011-01-01T13:50:08.275-08:00Hi Lori :O)
So glad you stopped by!
New blogger...Hi Lori :O)<br /><br />So glad you stopped by! <br /><br />New bloggers usually bring something positive and fresh into blogland ;O)<br /><br />Wish you a happy new year and let it be wonderful and creative :O)<br /><br />We are all in need for more arms and al lot more time. I joined Quiltoholikers resoluting: <br /><br />http://quiltoholiker.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-years-resolution.html<br /><br />Take care :O)Tone Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681411208908174301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-64887906025714351392011-01-01T09:40:42.321-08:002011-01-01T09:40:42.321-08:00I am so envious (sweetly, not maliciously so ;-)) ...I am so envious (sweetly, not maliciously so ;-)) of you for having advanced so much in your Dear Jane. I have just joined a european DJ group and am going to start mine this month, so here are my two pennies' worth of advice - get yours finished and show us your beauty!<br /><br />A happy and a prosperous new year to you and your loved ones!Blogless mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197604186807076554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-30143066759581422342011-01-01T01:48:54.830-08:002011-01-01T01:48:54.830-08:00Happy New Year Lori!!!
I always have a variety of...Happy New Year Lori!!!<br /><br />I always have a variety of projects I work on at the same time (its the Gemini in me!) Sometimes I write lists because they help keep me focused.<br />I look forward to seeing more of your Jane Stickle quil.tMiriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03831644517557759507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-71115293306985577182011-01-01T01:26:59.668-08:002011-01-01T01:26:59.668-08:00Lori you definitely need more hands , More hours ...Lori you definitely need more hands , More hours in the day and years in your life.Perhaps not to keep being inspired by other quilts and going off on another tangent. <br />Hey but that would be boring wouldn't it!<br /><br />I can't believe you have done a Dear Jane( Well perhaps I can). <br />Happy Stitching in 2011 and hope we get to meet up.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919240469331985688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-34139616806211794102010-12-31T18:34:46.116-08:002010-12-31T18:34:46.116-08:00more hands? Yes, and an extra brain as mine has b...more hands? Yes, and an extra brain as mine has been overworked. Hmmm--how to allot time? No help here! Right now I've been toying with watching the calender. Play with what I WANT until Monday. Then work in some other projects. Some machine piecing. Finish putting a top together--its been on the wall long enough. finish a QAYG that needs some unstitching. Ah well, I keep reminding myself to ENJOY it! And I am!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930975280752577392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-91696174605831876552010-12-31T15:04:35.177-08:002010-12-31T15:04:35.177-08:00Ha - since I am a serial project starter, the best...Ha - since I am a serial project starter, the best advice I can give is to enjoy the process, and I know you do that! It is fun to pull projects out of rotation and if at least a couple get finished every year, I'm pleased. Happy new year to you - always enjoy your blog!Dixie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00270310462795584646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-37758842993533825422010-12-31T13:50:53.087-08:002010-12-31T13:50:53.087-08:00I love the medallion quilt. It looks very English...I love the medallion quilt. It looks very English/Welsh.Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600294697704624535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-78010849521743204572010-12-31T12:06:30.563-08:002010-12-31T12:06:30.563-08:00Lori,
I, too, always have a couple projects going...Lori,<br /><br />I, too, always have a couple projects going simultaneously (plus ongoing knitting & needlepoint projects).<br /><br />Here are some ideas that work for me:<br /><br />1. Always keep work at hand so you can pick it up when you receive a phone call or watch TV.<br />2. Before stopping, thread some needles and put a safety pin where you left off.<br />3. Have a portable "hand project" bagged and ready to go for trips.<br />4. For each project, make a step-by-step list of what needs to be done.<br /><br />I love your blog and look forward to more inspiration in 2011!AnneElizabloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328835152030939127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-5553302356209616812010-12-31T10:23:05.874-08:002010-12-31T10:23:05.874-08:00funny how those of us who love handwork all have t...funny how those of us who love handwork all have the same problem!<br />I've decided to go back to the "one a week" solution I tried a couple years ago and it worked for me...<br />I've chosen my 4 top projects to finish in 2011 and gave them a number. Then each week 1-4 I work on that project. Not that this is a perfect solution (I still get excited and want to start something new) nor does it address the other umpteen started or ready to start projects here, but if I can just make some headway- AND ENJOY the process then it is all good.<br />I think it is the enjoyment part we can't try to forget. If we do nothing will get done. Happy new year- I will look forward to sharing your stitching progress.<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673095643583804417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-14464675657235422612010-12-31T10:12:21.551-08:002010-12-31T10:12:21.551-08:00It's all progress! I tend to be a project sta...It's all progress! I tend to be a project starter for awhile and then a project finisher. I'm not sure why it works that way for me. I've been in a finishing mood lately, but no time to work on projects!A momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668789599986214454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-50339370149647639742010-12-31T10:02:04.792-08:002010-12-31T10:02:04.792-08:00The only suggestion I have is to enjoy the process...The only suggestion I have is to enjoy the process and stop worrying about getting a finished product. I tend to work on things willy-nilly, as they 'call' to me. When I find myself thinking of a certain project, I pull it out and work on it - until another project comes to mind. It might be 2 days or 2 months later. As long as I am working on something and not wasting the time I have available to me, it's all good. Just enjoy the process :)Erin in MIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680305167760525418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-49192356169528254412010-12-31T09:48:00.924-08:002010-12-31T09:48:00.924-08:00There are a lot of good suggestions here. When I ...There are a lot of good suggestions here. When I took my teaching classes several years ago, one of the things I learned was there are basically two types of people - those who are process oriented and those who are goal oriented. I'd say, first decide which you are. It takes off some of the pressure if you know you're process oriented. <br /><br />I'm goal oriented and knew it early on. If I have several projects going at once, it really stresses me out!!! Once I mostly catch up with the Cherry Tree blocks, I'm going to start the Salinda Rupp quilt but that will be one piecing project and one hand project and I can handle that - one day time and one evening. <br /><br />If I were the one with four projects waiting, I'd pick the one I could finish fastest to work on first but that's me. Or you could assign a time of day to each quilt - say 10 AM to noon for the Cherry Tree blocks and if you have any free time in that window, that's the one you work on. Other times get different projects. I don't work well from lists unless I'm shopping!<br /><br />Is this a long enough answer??? I hope one of us has helped.<br /><br />Happy New Year, Lori!!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685952017183050898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-37022442932703824942010-12-31T09:32:29.996-08:002010-12-31T09:32:29.996-08:00Whatever the answer is, we all need it!
You have ...Whatever the answer is, we all need it! <br />You have been a great inspiration to me and I really wish I could help you in some way. I agree, it has been a great year blogging and I know we will have another great year. Happy New Year!Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906816184993002538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-81955191554000135022010-12-31T09:03:20.399-08:002010-12-31T09:03:20.399-08:00Your projects are so beautiful! I have several ha...Your projects are so beautiful! I have several hand projects at the ready. Whatever the mood strikes at the moment is the one I grab when I'm heading off to an appointment or going to sit in front of the TV. I need a little variety so I skip around. I am looking forward to seeing your finished projects. They are awesome!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586690601995058185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-73929311427735523162010-12-31T08:55:33.069-08:002010-12-31T08:55:33.069-08:00Like so many others - I will pick up what suits my...Like so many others - I will pick up what suits my mood - it may be because the colors are soothing or things are just going so well. Of course, this doesn't hold true when a deadline is involved! Just spend the last 4 days cleaning the sewing room & will be writing about my new discoveries at the next blog posting.<br />I was tempted to join in on a UFO challenge for 2011, but not sure I need that pressure.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395890193161794631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-17802183132686234782010-12-31T08:45:40.680-08:002010-12-31T08:45:40.680-08:00Wishing you a happy new year. I try to work on lar...Wishing you a happy new year. I try to work on large hand applique projects until they are finished. I try to not start another large one until the one is done. Back in 2007 I finished every UFO I had which was why I started blogging.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788501040456075846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-38602755274303711692010-12-31T08:22:16.788-08:002010-12-31T08:22:16.788-08:00I'm sorry there isn't a solution, I try to...I'm sorry there isn't a solution, I try to buy time but is not on sale :)<br />I wish You a New Year with more and more time to quilt, is the only thnig I can do!<br />Happy New Year,<br />DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085929913268544866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-64270659217145786122010-12-31T08:21:09.788-08:002010-12-31T08:21:09.788-08:00HI Lori!! Happiest New Year to you! I only have o...HI Lori!! Happiest New Year to you! I only have one (surprised?) hand quilting project going at a time...and 49 piecing projects!! My lists help me, but I think that the idea of working a couple hours a night will do wonders for you.julieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00509047751868460895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-71069966872419284892010-12-31T08:13:14.495-08:002010-12-31T08:13:14.495-08:00Seems you have a lovely stack there. Can't sa...Seems you have a lovely stack there. Can't say I have any advice for you since my hand quilting consists of big stitch perle cotton embellishment! Thanks for all your blogposts this year, the quiltalong, and thanks for visiting my blog too. Happy New Year!AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.com