UFOs and PIGS
@marsha32 (6631)
United States
July 22, 2016 11:29am CST
This is 3 of the 4 before pictures that I took of the mess in my craft/sewing room.
In my first post of this series I wrote about putting the large nails in the wall around the room and inside each bag is a project that I've started that needs to be finished.
This picture shows the wall that has the bags all the way across. Some nails on this wall have 2 bags on a nail!
I think the organization of the projects in their own bags is a good one.....but why do I start so many things and never finish them?? Why can't I grab a bag and finish the project before moving on to the next bag?? Heck, why can't I seem to find the time and motivation to work on crafts or sewing at home instead of only really getting any work done on them away from home?
Someone in my first post liked the acronym of UFO's to stand for unfinished projects. That reminded me of PIGS--projects in grocery sacks. As you can see, the majority of my projects are in re-usable grocery bags, so that one fits well too.
Here is a list of my UFO's that I post in my blog when I do a WIP (Work in progress) blog post. It's really only a partial list as not everything is on the list!
Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
Hexagon quilt
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
Brown half square triangle table runner
3 sets of doll blanket, pillows, bed and rug--plus more to sell
Wall hanging for quilt guild
yo-yo's that need to be made into projects
black and white rail fence quilt
Arkansas Crossroads scrap quilt
T-shirt latchhook rug
Rainbow colored locker hook rug
Blue and Brown yo-yo table runner
Charming Stars quilt
Special crocheted prayer shawl
Fall Squares table topper
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
22 Jul 16
i fear i cannot stand somethin' not completed 'n refuse to allow myself the indulgence to begin anew. that's drive me plum o'er the edge'f what lil sanity i've still got, lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
24 Jul 16
@marsha32 i tend to get frustrated with some here, but that jest makes me more determined to get'er done so's i can start somethin' new, lol. i reckon 'tis'n one's perspective - there aint no 'wrong' way, jest's long 's ya don't let drive ya a bit nuts :)
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@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
22 Jul 16
It's always fun to start a new project but then the novelty wears off. I'm this way with books. I will come up with a great idea and before I'm finished... I have another great idea!!
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
23 Jul 16
I learn something new and that's all I work on, putting everything else to the side...until the novelty of the new wears off.
There is a workshop next month on making a wall hanging out of ties. I gathered the ties, but now I'm debating. Do I want to take the workshop? For one thing it's $25 and I am already spending $65 this month for the quilt retreat.
@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
22 Jul 16
I want the instructions for the five and dime quilt. I think it would be adorable all done out of polka dot fabric. Some people call UFO's unfinished fabric objects. Either way, I have plenty and so do you.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Jul 16
Whatever works. Looks like you have a lot to finish. I bet you have quite a collection of bags too.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
23 Jul 16
I can't even finish the yo-yo table runner, which I doubt now she will buy since so many months have gone by of her waiting for it to be done. She's not even responding to my messages on my progress. I still have 50 yo-yo's to put on it. Experience taking it away from home to work on tells me that I can put on just 6 or 7 in an hour.
@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
23 Jul 16
You should take one of your started projects and finish it. Don't think about any of the others until that one is finished. It is a start, and it will make you feel better about yourself!
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@DeborahDiane (40846)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 Jul 16
@marsha32 - I keep thinking that about my stuff, too ... what will my children ever do with it?
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
23 Sep 16
I started the year with great intentions. Finish at least two UFOS before starting a new project. That worked well until spring. The I got carried away and started several at the same time.














