Tip of the Week: Taming Those UFOs
We quilters typically love the rush of excitement we feel when we begin a new project. . . but often life or other distractions (e.g. new ideas) keep us from following through. As a result, the UFOs (Unfinished Objects) linger for months, or years, in boxes, on a shelf, hidden away from the light of day. Well, we have some ideas to help revive and conquer those projects you originally approached with such enthusiasm.
1. Set a timer. Work 20 minutes on an old project before moving on to your latest work-in-progress. Before you know it, you will have "jumped the hurdle."
2. Keep it limited. Don't worry about continuing with lots more piecing. Add a whole border, or scale the piece down from a queen-sized quilt to a twin or lap size.
3. Donate your work. Many organizations are on the lookout for small quilts to givec as comfort blankets to children in need. A finished quilt top will be welcomed with open arms.
4. Begin a Round Robin with a group of quilting friends. Sometimes it just takes a new set of eyes to bring a previously cast-off UFO to life.
5. Make a gift. Do you neefd a quick baby or office gift? By adding a few extra touches (e.g. prairie points, borders, sashing) you an whip up a gift in no time.
If all else fails, put your item up for sale on e-Bay. You may be able to recoup some of your "investment."
--Submitted by Trudy Young, from www.thequiltshow.com
Congratulations to Jess . . .
who won the People's Choice Award at the 2009 Krazy Horse Quilt Show in Pendleton,OR last month.
A BIG Thank You to Francis
We appreciate Francis, from Milton-Freewater Sew and Vac, for his willingness to share his booth at the Business Expo to give our raffle quilt a showcase.