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Stitching & Crafting Room: * * * Finish Those UFOs in 2018 * * * |
churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2018 : 6:24:02 PM
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Let's get those UFOs off our sewing tables, sofas, kitchen tables and out of the closets.
Let's get a fresh start on 2018 and get some more UFO's finished. The first step towards fixing a problem is admitting you have one. So here I go: I have containers full of started, partly finished, almost finished and planned projects. Many of them are in a storage locker that costs $65 per month. I know I am not the only one!
So here we go. In 2018, I AM for sure this time going to get a handle on my UFO's by acknowledging their existence, organizing them, finishing some of them and hopefully won't add to the list of UFO's. I wish us all luck. I know I will need the help and support of all you fine ladies in this daunting project.
So who is with me!
Blessed in Colorado (Debbie) brightmeadow (Brenda) Christy925 (Christy) churunga (Marie) danyel (Danyel) debbieklann (Debbie) Denise Ann (Denise) DesignsByJennMiller (Jennifer) HodgeLodge (Tiana) hudsonsinaf (Shannon) janamarieje (Jana) jillyd (Jill) JojoNH (Joanna) katmom (Grace) MarleneL (Marlene) MaryJanesNeice (Krista) OneRedZinnia (Deb) quiltee (Linda) ruthie218 (Ruthie Ann) sassystyle (Audra) Sobyn (Sabrina) SylviaE (Sylvia) Tumbleweed (Nancy) wolfecastle (Christine)
If anyone has posted a finished 2018 UFO project on the old thread, please repost it here to get your emogee.
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And 2018 is off to a good start!
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
Edited by - churunga on Jul 27 2018 08:35:51 AM |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2018 : 6:25:53 PM
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I am in. I will confess that I did not get as much (or anything) done as I wanted because of the two moves. Hopefully, this year will be better. I will post my list when I return home from Florida in a few days.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
763 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
763 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2018 : 8:43:24 PM
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Yes, I would love to join you ladies! I have a few things that I have not finished yet. ..kind of big projects but I'm hoping I can get them completed...or at least make a big dent in them!
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2018 : 12:22:38 PM
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I'm in. I have a beads needle work and fabric and scrapbook supplies to turn into beautiful projects.
Farmgirl sister#4072 |
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Christy925
True Blue Farmgirl
476 Posts
Christy
Midland
Michigan
USA
476 Posts |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2018 : 4:36:41 PM
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Welcome Ladies. Get ready to finish some UFOs.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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DesignsByJennMiller
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jennifer
marlin
Washington
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2018 : 6:31:49 PM
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Same here, although I am not a quilter or into sewing, I cross stitch. I have an embarrassing amount of UFO's. My problem is I get bored really easily on a project and get super excited to start new ones. I am a serial starter! LOL
Jenn M. FarmGirl Sisterhood #6804 https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsByJennMiller |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
763 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
763 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2018 : 6:46:28 PM
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Jennifer, I love that phrase....serial starter! That is me, too!
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2018 : 6:57:18 PM
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Welcome Jennifer. I suggest starting with the piece that is closest to being finished so that you will have easier and quicker success. At that time, moving on and finishing another should become easier. I have tried to force myself not to start anything else until I finish something and it just doesn't work. I have some embarrassingly old UFOs.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Christy925
True Blue Farmgirl
476 Posts
Christy
Midland
Michigan
USA
476 Posts |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 06:03:47 AM
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I too plan on working on UFOs... Starting with an afghan I started for our newborn for Christmas, that I haven't finished!
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349 Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016 http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 07:00:21 AM
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Welcome Shannon and Joanna. I am looking forward to seeing all the finished projects.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
763 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
763 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 07:57:26 AM
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Yeah Shannon! I'm glad you're here with us! What did you think of that "temperature afghan " that was on Facebook? Oops, that would be a NEW project, not a UFO! Haha
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 08:18:14 AM
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LOL.... new projects are just UFOs not started ;) I LOVE the idea.... but would already be behind!!!
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349 Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016 http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 08:32:50 AM
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I don't know if it counts but I am starting the year by thinning out my fabric and rubber stamp collections. I have several things posted already but will be adding to it through the weekend. If anyone is interested, check out my etsy site.
Jana
https://homemadewithhart.blogspot.com/ http://www.emhardt.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cjcraftsstudio
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 08:52:47 AM
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Cleaning up, thinning out and organizing (especially if it has been a while and the place is out of control) IS a UFO. Try to post before and after pictures. I also consider fix up projects around the house and yard to be UFOs.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
763 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
763 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 09:36:41 AM
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Jana, I've been doing that for the past couple of days...cleaning out file folders in my sewing room, going through quilt and knitting books...being pretty ruthless and honest about what I have. You can decide if you still like a project or if your tastes have changed. I like to think that when I donate something that there is someone out there who is looking for "just that thing" and it will bless their day. I also looked through several machine quilting books to get some new ideas for finishing a few of my quilts that are ready to quilt. New year, new ideas and a clean and organized sewing room to work in!
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16958 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16958 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 10:16:51 AM
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I am soooo in...
I have so many UFO's left from last year... why am I not surprised?? lol!
Hopefully after the dust settles and I get all my stuff un-boxed from the move & reno, I will find those UFO's.. and even more so.. I hope I don't start up any new UFO's in 2018! snorks-n-giggles!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 10:23:39 AM
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Debbie...I decided to thin down/scale back, mainly because I have too much stuff but also planning ahead to a future move up north. After 40 years in the same place, I am surprised of the places I have stored things in. My first goal is to see if I can sell some of the stuff, if not I will start donating. Any suggestions of places to donate fabric?
Jana
https://homemadewithhart.blogspot.com/ http://www.emhardt.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cjcraftsstudio
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 10:57:10 AM
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Welcome Grace! This thread would be nothing without your presence. Remember that setting up your craft space IS a UFO by now. <giggle>
I would look around for a Linus Project. They make blankets for kids in need.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16958 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16958 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 11:20:53 AM
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Jana... chek with your local hospitals as well to (VA unit and pediatrics) to see if there are any clubs/groups that make lap quilts and donat to the hospital.. The group I belonged to, back in CA., was called "Covers of Love"... and some of the girls quilted and some knitted/crochet lap blankets... Or check with a VA or senior shut-in facility.. maybe the can give you the name9s0 of groups that do likewise.
Jana... just a lil fyi,,, Spokane really is lovely in the spring to Fall... just sayin'... >^,,^<
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 12:05:22 PM
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I’m in again!!!! Too many ufos, not enough precious sewing time!! Denise Ann |
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
662 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2018 : 2:08:47 PM
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lol I have lots too. January 1st, I pulled out a project I started to see if it even fit my talents. It did not, so I moved onto the next project. It did not fit, so I moved onto # 3. It's hard, but hopefully we will all get them done.
Farmgirl #4817-The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion
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