🧵WHEN TO QUIT- WHICH PROJECTS ARE WORTH FINISHING

[@rebeccafoster-faith6647]

Too many times - we get the message "never quit!" - but sometimes quitting frees that mental space and allows you to move forward with other things

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👏👏👏

[@victoriamyatt1709]

So true. If we want to change our mind its perfectly fine.

[@kathymcguire8287]

Watching in April on 15th.😊

[@suzisaintjames]

Framing is a great idea! I turned two special blocks into quilted potholders and appliquéd them over a printed logo on a shop bought tote bag. It's easier to appliqué the quilted and bound blocks onto the bag than to do the quilting on an assembled bag. Now I love my memory totebag that used to be an advertisement. Fun fact: It's harder to see imperfections on a totebag than in a frame. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Great tip!

[@magistramccarty1]

I’ve done this on SO many tote bags! Try backing the block and sewing it on as a pocket!

[@suzisaintjames]

@@magistramccarty1 as a quilter I never really thought about it until a cashier said to me, "l really like your bags because they are insulated!" ... But I'm sure the quilted bags form some sort of insulation, but I just like quilting! 💖🌞🌵😷

[@anniequilts8617]

This video could not have come at a more appropriate time. Just two days ago I pulled out one shelf of UFO's, put them all in a box that overflowed and decided I needed to do something about them. I sorted what was there into small and large projects and yesterday began the process of going through them. I gathered one with all its parts, the book and everything, called a friend I know who loves applique, she wants it. One gone! I found two more to pass on, and have only saved one so far. Many more to go through and I'm now going to use your list of questions as I go through the rest. After 18 years of teaching quilting, I have a lot of UFOs, one or two from every semester for all the projects started with my classes. I'm pretty sure most of them will be passed on, but I will find a few I love that will be finished. Thank you so much for this and all your videos. I find them so inspiring and have passed many links on to my students, although I don't have students anymore since I retired from teaching. Always looking forward to your next video. Thank you.

[@deloresangus6687]

This is so much like my story!

[@TourPace]

While in the spring of our life, we can never imagine having projects linger for decades. Then one day you are 52 years old and one of your fabric boxes has yardage for baby clothes you intended to sew for your now-24 year old. It really does happen that fast. I really need to go through this process and re-prioritize the remainder of my life.

[@macdaiddavidson8051]

Thank you! I’m not a quilter but I knit, crochet, sew, do crewl, needlepoint tatting, scrapbook, make cards and about a dozen other crafts and I have plenty of UFO’s in each category. I’m going to go through them and use your technique! Maybe I’ll actually get some done or quit some!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Excellent

[@judym3634]

I love hearing your thinking and how you ran through the process of making your decisions! Just what I needed. Thank you so much!

[@quiltycatlady108]

Oooh. The monster eyes is a great quilt. I picture it with some funny mouths and funky striped or dotty binding. Then I see a young boy using it-- all the time not just for Halloween. Please show us the finished project!

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

The Halloween Eye quilt is adorable. You should use fluorescent thread to quilt it so it will glow in the dark❗

[@dianestyk5909]

I love the eyeballs!

[@tammybagwell1741]

Love that idea

[@bethliebman8169]

Loved this video! I was following your process for deciding a Hell yes, or a got to go. BTW, I ordered your timer and have put it to good use on my to-do list. It is amazing how much I can accomplish in 30 minutes. Of course, in the grand scheme of things 30 minutes is not a long time and always feels do-able. Thank you for the gift of this idea and strategy. I also love how cute that timer is!

[@rhondagarden8878]

☕️ I LOVE drinking coffee in the morning and watching your videos! ❤ Again, THANK YOU for giving me permission to quit SOME things! 😂! But better, how to sort and decide which ones to bite the bullet and tackle!😂😂 On a personal note, I can tell you are losing weight! It's apparent when you are doing the head shots😊 Bravo!🎉

[@M-hc9xm]

Love it! This is not really discussed on many of the quilting YT channels. I am in declutter mode this year. I contacted my local Project Linus chapter, asked what sizes they want, and have been focused on making 40"x50" quilts. It's an incredibly therapeutic process for me, and I know they will be donated to a good cause.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Glad you didn't give up on your friend's hidden quilt top!! So nice. You are a good friend to her to do that..also, love the monster quilt with all those eyes peering about!! (Is there a pattern to make the eyes for the monster quilt? I'm kinda obsessing on that now!?).

[@eileensecrest2185]

I love that Spooky Eyes quilt. Thank you for the tips on evaluating those UFOs. This is why I do not make scrap blocks. I make quilts so slowly that I cannot spend my time making a bunch of blocks that may end up serving no purpose.

[@marygersetich8709]

Thank you for sharing your thought process on each one. I'm inspired to go through my UFOs in the same way. I have a unhelpful tendency to want to start new projects (Squirrel!) instead of finishing old ones. I may have to watch this again to keep me on track.

[@karenw8481]

I did this for my girl friend. He mom had died and left several unfinished quilt projects. One was half hand-quilted double quilt with two damaged blocks. I easily replaced the damaged blocks, but she had some funky area where the pillows would go, so I cut that off and made a border for that side to match the rest of the quilt making it a square quilt. I was able to finish hand lap-quilting it at night. It helped me improve my hand quilting skills.

[@megharmon2298]

Great video, gives me courage to keep paring down stuff I don't really like or need. My room is only so big and is shared with 2 large dog crates which I disguise by putting a table on bed risers over the top. The top of the dog crates then become storage for mats etc when I am using top for sandwiching. A win! I organized my fabric by color ( I do not precut anymore) in the drawer bins and I have 2 Arrow tables with drop downs to fit my machines. I have now only 2 machines. One for travel which is small an one with large space for free motion. It all works pretty well for me now. The clothes closet is very utilitarian for storing my books, notions, batting and planned projects in boxes and yes those projects are the ones I actually want to do. So all is better! Thsnks for all your inspirational declutteting videos. They have been valuable to me!

[@TiaraHelen]

So important to know when to quit! With your halloween quilt I think I would have removed the applique already done and used the quilt as a dog blanket! Also Bravo for cutting down the old quilt - lateral thinking for a win-win!

[@estelasteele1173]

This is probably what I need to do next. Sort through my UFO's and work through the process of elimination. I like that you took us through your process, and I love that you worked on some tasks with immediacy to determine if the project was worth taking to completion. A very good video! Thank you.

[@cherylsmith3002]

This is a great process for MANY projects we take on. I just finished a uilt top, and I'm debating what I want for the backing. Before I jump right into my next quilt project, I'm going to get out my timer and go through the pile of mending and items I set aside for alterations and see if they're all worth my time and energy. Thank you for continuing to inspire us to challenge ourselves.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I often look for the project that takes up the most space 😎

[@mrsmlj5491]

Those eyes would have looked cute in your other Halloween quilt! But I do enjoy listening to your thought process on how you go about quilting … not quilting … 🙂 You have encouraged me to get rid of a few projects that just really never seemed to come together! Have a wonderful day!

[@turtztube]

Big life changes have meant that I’m finally looking at my stash and seriously asking questions of the projects/fabrics I own. I was able to take 2 large boxes to my guild for charity quilts, alongside those orphan blocks I had fallen out of love with. Just clearing my stash yielded enough fabric for a pattern I adored - and I finally used those treasured prints! The final result was worth the hard work to get there. It’s worth enquiring at your local guild as to whether they will accept fabric/orphan blocks. You can also phone your local school and ask if the textiles (sewing) department needs them. There’s also sure to be a community group who will take your donation and put it to good use. Just remember to donate goods of quality - and making a list of the contents/yardage is a small act that will mean a great deal to the person processing them on the donation end.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Good tips

[@lindabourcet1349]

I am the person who deals with donated orphan blocks for our quilt guilds Care Quilt program (making charity quilts) and I really appreciate when I am given the number and size dimension for the blocks. It saves me that first step and helps me figure out how best to use them. I also appreciate it if they are clean, ironed and well constructed. Being given a bag of crumpled, musty smelling scraps or blocks is not fun. I do, however, love making other people’s orphan blocks live a new life. We also make Teddy Bear quilts and placemats for Meals on Wheels so even blocks that don’t play nicely with others find a new home.

[@magistramccarty1]

I was thinking placemats, mug rugs, plant mats etc for those Mary Fons blocks @5:45. Might also make good pockets for an apron or tote bag.

[@rosejohnson452]

Fun to see you turn a UFO sorry mess into a Yess, Gurl! before our very eyes...and time the event. Put off for years, finish in a day, an hour. Procrastination is the thief of time. Nice job.

[@vikkivanveldhuizen2290]

I just can’t say no. So I finish the quilt top and have it quilted. I then donate it to charity for a fund raiser.

[@suzisaintjames]

3:20 since you already have the layout and you are sick of the project instead of muscling through, set this up as a leader and ender quilt top. Work on something that brings you joy and sew two if these blocks together whenever you end a row of stitching. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@debbieingram6038]

I just went through a similar process. I felt mature and wise when I was able to let go of projects. 😻. One was a completed quilt top that I thought I would love and really disliked once it was done. I am curious what you did with your Halloween appliqué project? Thanks so much for your great videos!

[@BridgeMD]

The ball is adorable! Great baby gift to go along with one of the baby quilts. ❤

[@ritaball5253]

I liked the ball also, is there a pattern? Or sizes of the shapes?

[@mariaschmidt73]

This is marvelous. My questions is what happens with the NO's? That's really my biggest challenge. What to do with them if I'm not using them. The thought of adding to the landfill haunts me.

[@dorothyschaack1490]

I love your decision-making process. I recently had 72 orphan blocks that I donated to my quilt guild. They were able to make 3 quilts for donation. That made me feel good.

[@PaperDiva67]

I think this may be one of my favorite videos that you have ever made! First I love thinking process videos, I find them fascinating, validating and informative. Second this topic needs some honest attention. Delving into the psychology of quilting is a good process as a first step towards problem solving. Lastly it’s very satisfying to see your countenance be lifted by both the unburdening of your conscience by saying I’m done with this and the joy you received by seeing the UFO closer to completion. Thanks 😊👍

[@jillholmberg9001]

Turning your Halloween blocks into a quilt, was such a good idea. It came out sooo cute!

[@phyllisbergh2133]

The monsters quilt is so darn cute!! I should really go through my UFO’s , but I’ve got to be in the right frame of mind to tackle all of them and make those smart decisions! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Pippi-Longstocking]

I loved this. Also, I love Halloween and you made the right choice on that first quilt of yours.

[@janern703]

I love how you can just say no. That has been my motto this year and I am so much happier in my quilt room because there isn't a pile that I feel is staring at me and I feel guilty for not finishing.

[@JohnArtEast]

For some reason I felt productive just watching you get through these!! 😂

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😎

[@elinorjanvrin3060]

hahaha! me to!!

[@curiositydrawsme9180]

I’m echoing what others have said already, but I loved seeing you move through these projects in such a methodical way! It was inspiring to think about letting go of some of my own unfinished projects towards which I don’t feel a “hell yes!”, but inspiring, too, to see the way you added in a pomodoro-method racing-the-clock incentive to focus and see what could be accomplished in just 30 minutes. I liked that your moving a project from a “time-to-quit” into enthusiasm was just as welcome an outcome as letting a project go; I liked that movement was the goal. Thanks so much for this very relatable and inspiring video!

[@debng3210]

This was interesting to see your process and how re-imagining some projects resulted in rewarding project completions, and others were able to be put up for adoption with no regrets. A lot of us have projects like these where we feel little connection to them any longer, and it can be satisfying to get them done or move them on!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Very true

[@fayeglin835]

Oh my goodness, it’s like you’re reading my mind! Not long ago I decided to give away a large box of materials that I have used in several quilts and I am literally tired of using them (& seeing them). It makes the room tidier, helps me to not feel so guilty of having bought them in the first place. I always love your thought processes and honesty, I know that I am not alone. Well done Karen

[@joycarter9292]

There is no bell beside the subscribe button. I enjoyed this current (5 days) and want to see more new videos. I have about worn out my Kindle watching your old ones!!! Thanx!

[@cindysakala9641]

That was such a well done video. Thank you, Karen.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobbinwithbrittany]

I’ve got a video with the same theme filmed. My timer literally arrived yesterday to get focused editing time 😂

[@michelleswistak1389]

This video helped me so mych. I have been quilting for 5 years since retirement. I am 70 and have difficulty going upstairs so my sewing time is precious. I am working my goal of a quilt for each family member. I have quilt tops I made for (10) for a guild that stopped meeting due to covid. I have 2 scraps projects, a box of orphan blocks and 2 sets of swap blocks. What fabric I don't use from a quilt goes into a box for donation. I have so much guilt about what I spent on projects that never even got started (BOM) I couldn't even look at them. You helped me accept I need to move on. One project is still way beyond my skill set and the other I don't care for the fabric, so I am just putting the fabric into my stash to make something I like or I will use what I don't care for as linings for bags. Thanks for helping me get that burden off my mind.😊

[@juliemorrison4348]

Great video Karen. So many decisions with some great results. Look forward to seeing the finishes.👍💗🇦🇺

[@makeitjoyful]

Your videos are so well done, and I always learn a lot. I sew garments, but I am working on finishing my first quilt. However, I love your videos so much that I watch them, even though I am not a quilter. You have such a practical and calming approach. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and personality with us!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I watch a shipwright for inspiration. It interesting what we can glean from other crafts

[@susanlamb1484]

Must be the time for finishing projects. Just 9:15 completed a 20 yr old tapestry and framed and embroidered and crocheted the edge of a doily my mum had purchased pre decimal currency in australia so that’s pre 1966 and now finishing off an embroidery that I started 30 yrs ago, that will be 3 off the list. Phew🎉

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wow…that must feel amazing

[@susans2599]

I also have the 12" clammy, to challenge my fear of working with curves. Its still a ufo, but i will persevere. I like the fabrics I have chosen for it, so want to see how it turns out.

[@s.s.2875]

Ahhh! I absolutely love the framing idea! (And that story made me laugh out loud -- only because I could really relate!) Wonder ideas, enjoyable video -- as usual! Thanks so much, Karen. Really enjoy your channel.

[@susanbaker8023]

Thanks for this, I need to do the same. I need to Thank you for the tip on dicing up my left over small pieces of batting. To think about all that I tossed in the past. This past year I made pumpkins for our Guild Boutique. I stuffed about twenty pumpkins with my salvaged batting. Saved me money and time. They all sold too. Thanks again. You are an inspiration to me on many things. 😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karmelsowers7834]

Thank you for the insights into your thought process. A year ago, our guild had a program called “Best Intentions”. Two quilters had rescued quilt blocks - some 60 years old - and they FINISHED the quilts. The idea of people finding all of my unfinished projects … scared the living daylights out of me. My UFOs are now neatly organized but I still have a long way to go before I can buy new fabric or patterns. Applying your decision making process to my 20+ project boxes - I may be able to cut my UFOs into a more manageable number.

[@cathytyrrell5502]

What resonated with me is that those projects gave you huge value already because of the skills developed working on them. I’m looking at my less than wonderful ones with a new smile and love. There is lot of emotion invested in them, and it takes courage to release and give up on guilt.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Well said

[@leahcleary1136]

Loved this video Karen! Just enjoyed going thru your decision process each time. Great stuff ☺️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@LeAnnRN]

Thank you for showing work getting done. It’s very satisfying to see after watching several pattern and fabric haul videos but not getting to see the finished products.

[@susans2599]

Thanks for more great tips

[@farkiemacd]

Love this! I have done several reboots myself, over the years, and you can kind of see if you trace back my history of purging. :) Each reboot brought into clearer focus which projects were important and which could be passed on or repurposed. I'm definitely an 'idea person', so I can convince myself that any project is awesome, but finding the time and energy to actually see it through... well, yeah. Or no, as is often the case. One thing I find really eye opening is how much I can learn about myself during this process. For instance, I bought a bunch of kits from Craftsy when they would have big sales, but I realized when I looked at the finished tops that they were exactly like everyone else's who bought the kit, and I had nothing invested in it except time and money. I learned that if I don't have a hand in choosing the fabrics, I have very little emotional investment in the project. I donated all those quilt tops to a longarmer who donates quilts to a childrens charity, and I've reassessed my collection of kits and now have a stack of them to list on eBay or something. I love the space I gained, both in my sewing space and in my brain.

[@missyb.623]

Great video!

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Love this video! The monster eyes are just soooo cute!! 🧵🪡✂️💕🤣

[@sharonzotoff3975]

Blocks I'm not fond of, blocks that are wonky or pieces like your "life is good" that I don't see a project for I have worked into the backings of quilts and wall hangings. They challenge me to find a happy placement and make the backings super interesting.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

This was so insightful, Karen. Thanks for sharing your thought process. I generally don't have UFO's, but those that are out there, they haunt me sometimes. I'll have to give them some real thought, and maybe it is time to be honest with myself. Time to quit is a viable option!

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

So whenever I've taken a class that results in blocks or have won a pile of blocks from a guild raffle I don't plan on making anything with them. The class blocks were for learning skills and the raffle blocks generally are not in my color scheme. So what I do with these leftovers are whipping them into the size of a small baby quilt and then use them to practice new free motion quilting designs I've wanted to try. I then give them to my cat or dog and they are thrilled with a new quilt. No harm, no foul. And the best part is that they are not sitting in a box taking up valuable space. 😉

[@wilycat5290]

LOL the Halloween quilt is adorable. Please hang onto it. Legacy, remember 🤔

[@lynnessewimperfect825]

Hi Karen. I hope you're feeling better. You are always an inspiration to me. Thank you for your encouraging and sympathic videos. I have several UFO's I'm battling--mostly they need binding which I don't do well at all. Please stay well. ~~ Lynne

[@bwaldron8449]

Fantastic video.. especially hearing your thoughts process for your decisions. Thanks a lot!!

[@lpapacek]

Your videos are so inspiring! I learn so much from you. Thank you!

[@carolynblack4770]

What do you do with the UFO once you've decided it's time to quit? Recycle? Toss it? Something else?

[@donnadavis2006]

I really enjoyed this video. It’s so nice to give myself permission to quit a project because I don’t care for it anymore. I went through some UFOs lately. One was hanging over my head for a while. On evaluation, all I had to do was put on a border and the top was done! It hardly took me any time at all. Why Didn’t I finish it in the first place?

[@leahpovloski7080]

Oh wise quilting woman, I really love u and ur videos. U r a hoot! Thank u!!❤

[@FrancesSmeby]

Have you gotten any more done? I have found some also (to my surprise) and have gotten enthused about. Go figure!

[@dnetlayton3456]

What a timely video! I’ve been going through my UFOs and working to finish them up this summer. Love how you walked us through your process.

[@mio.giardino]

I have a ufo that’s 20+ years old. It’s taken until now to know what to do with it… it’s getting turned into a puff quilt, 😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Nice

[@marykatecurtis9557]

This video came at the perfect time for me for I am in this process too😊 thank you for permission to let projects go if I no longer find joy in them. Keep your videos coming I watch them all thank you

[@roseprocopio9526]

Thank you so much for the 30 minute timer trick. I set my timer and sewed for 30 minutes and I feel more accomplished than I have for the last 6 months. Thanks for all your tutorials.

[@angelaslama5076]

Very helpful video and message. Like having a process to ease the letting go.

[@Troutay]

I have been thinking about my UFOs and it has stopped me from creating other things because I feel guilty leaving things unfinished. I am going to do this today. It will not only clear up space but will allow me to continue on my creative journey without the guilt.

[@rosemaryrigney4251]

It sure is a process when designing and finishing a quilt! I too need a reboot of UFO'S. You have such a good out look of quilting outside the box. Thank you.

[@jkoucheki]

Excellent choices! I was really happy you made the baby quilts and the monster eyes quilt. I love that monster eyes quilt! So cool. Such a good idea to cut off those tattered pieces of the old quilt. I'm sure your friend will cherish that quilt and will pass it down through the family. Great video.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you so much!

[@helenhershtjader5759]

Wonderful video - ‘hell yes!’ Been working the last four or five years through my mom’s stash and left over projects. Have finished up so many with her creative input. It’s been a gift for us. It has been helpful to me to work through this process in stages. There were some immediate fabrics that weren’t my style and had no project - those were donated or sold. Working in stages has made the choices more obvious and less emotional for me. Been able to avoid regrets and to come away with some precious successes. Have mixed in working on my own projects so they are not deferred too long. I have learned many new quilting skills. Sorting and making these decisions in the way you describe is another invaluable skill for quilters!

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

I was born at St. Michael's! It's wonderful that so many crafters and guilds use their creativity to support their communities. And it's a great opportunity to keep quilting or knitting long after your own home, and the homes of your loved ones, are filled to the rafters with your handiwork. 😁

[@manuelashannon1369]

Always great content. I have my few WIP. I like making blocks, but not necessarily quilts. The addition borders and beyond is the hardest. That last 5% is tough for me.

[@growingfromhome.]

I enjoyed this video a lot. I like that it was a bit longer and that it showed a lot of your thinking and sewing. I enjoy videos where we actually see you sew and manipulate fabric. Those monster eyes are so interesting, and I LOVE your decision to frame your Mary Fons blocks.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you so much!

[@loiswood3363]

I love the process you used to make difficult decisions on your UFOs. I hope you feel lighter and happier! I can use your strategies, thanks for sharing!

[@shirleymowrey8082]

You are a Great teacher and person.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@susanladouceur890]

I am really glad you finished that ball, I looked like a lot of work. I think it is fun to have other items using piecing and quilting without being a quilt. Don’t let Mando near it, I have two dogs it would be done in 2 minutes 😂

[@martialbers3486]

WOW, Karen! I am loving this video! It's uncanny how you know exactly what I'm experiencing here in my sewing room! I've never felt so light and unburdened as when I've made the decision to say NO to a project that has overstayed its welcome. Just one question, will we be seeing the clammy in January's declutter challenge or has it moved on to greener pastures? Thanks for everything you do - you make sewing fun!

[@rosiewesterhold9340]

I have been “excavating” in my studio for the past 6 weeks or so. I haven’t actually set my timer, but I try to finish a pile or an area before I move on. My “reward” is getting to piece on one of my projects. I have music on all the time when I’m in my studio, and I dance when a good song comes on. As I am dancing around my studio, I may notice something that needs attention. As soon as the song ends, I go back to what caught my eye, and take care of it before I forget what I was going to do with it. So far, it has worked great for me👍👍. I’ve got a lot of piecing done, I’ve gotten lots of steps,and I’m SLOWLY getting through NUMEROUS things that have been on my cutting table for a very, very long time🙌🙌!! I’m not done, but I can see forward progress. Not much, but some. Your videos always encourage me to “ just get it done.” I so appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos. I hope you keep doing them into the future👍👍👍!!

[@nancyjones1060]

Why so many cuss words I really like your videos not the words😢❤

[@TartantazCreates]

Hello from Scotland. I really enjoyed this video. I have been inspired to take a look at my UFOs, unfortunately I had the urge to look at 4.30am when I woke up and could not get to sleep again lol I am not an experienced quilter. I have only completed one quilt but I have two I have not finished. My sticking point is I found it hard work to quilt on my domestic sewing machine. To cut a long story short I have procrastinated completing the quilt top as I was not even sure I could actually get it fully completed. I refuse to pay for a long arm quilter to finish my quilt. I do not have that kind of money. So I decided I am going to find a way for me to complete the actual quilting part, even if I have to hand quilt it. So thanks for the kick into gear to complete my unfinished quilts T x

[@KitD2365]

I recently finished a UFO that was 20 years old. I was hand-quilting a design based on a historic Celtic cross but ran into trouble with parts of the drafting so I stalled out. When I pulled it out recently, I realized that I could machine quilt a border around the finished part, and call it "Fragment of Aberlemno." It's hanging on my wall instead of weighing on my mind, and I'm using the parts I cut off to practice and test machine-quilting designs. Figuring out what to do with the parts I'm not going to use/keep is my biggest challenge in letting projects go. It's so hard to throw fabric away.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Love that idea. Well done

[@wandawalker4191]

Thank you, Karen, for great advice!!

[@jodesmond6782]

Thank you! Just what I needed to ditch those tiny, and some not so tiny leftover scraps. There are some fabrics I have used enough times. Out they go, without guilt. After I watched this, I dumped my two scrap baskets. Yippee! Amazing the things we feel tied to.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamelacasey1699]

Loved hearing your process for deciding on finishing. Our guild has done a UFO challenge again this year. I decided to participate to give myself a push to finish 7 projects. Thank you always for your inspiration!

[@stephanieloffler8566]

Dear Karen, I absolutely love your videos. In this one, I really like that you share your decision process and even the changes from yes to no or vice versa. This is really helpful for my oen decision process to think about the pros and cons and maybe use this for my own projects. Regards from Germany Stephanie

[@LuShimada]

this video is so funny!!! and your practical tips have been very very helpful for many things !!! Thank you!!!!

[@trac6009]

Thank you for sharing this journey ❤ Your first Halloween Wall Hanging makes me feel like I will get better and better as I make more projects! It also makes me feel better seeing UFOs are so common.

[@debbiemccarrell4509]

I to thank you for this video. This month I wanted to finish my Farmer's Wife 99 block paper-piecing UFO. I'm only about 2/3 done. After watching your video, I decided to stop where I'm at and make a smaller quilt with my 64 blocks! And I'm so happy with my decision!

[@denisev.1217]

Karen! What a fantastic video… so much logical thought as you talked through projects. And the timer method you tested proves that we tend to overthink the concept of time needed.

[@kimbeckner9240]

It’s so hard to let stuff go when we’ve invested in them. I get that. I’m struggling with the same things. And it does take several passes. We purge to top layer on the first pass through. I found I purged even more the second time. I’m looking at round three square in the eye. ❤❤❤

[@marylynnhodshire1803]

My big question is: what do you do with the projects you decide to abandon? The ruler and clam shapes- do you find a home for them? Shred the fabric and stuff a dog bed? Or? ?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Clam shells I can cut into blocks. Some donate, a couple the trash

[@giselleyoung3248]

Thanks for sharing your Legacy Halloween quilt. I hadn't considered honoring the legacy of my quilting skills/story.

[@paulacostello6912]

Hi I just had your channel suggested to me. I don't have the patience to quilt myself, but i LOVE the beauty and art of quilts. I am so looking forward to watching your videos! :)

[@debralarive]

I love this! I am brand new to quilting and I already have a couple of projects I’m no longer in love with. Perhaps I should use your questions before purchasing items for a project? Or maybe there is a better set of questions I should ask myself before diving in? Probably one question for me is around skill level. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Do you have a video or questions on contemplating projects?

[@HoneySparkles2]

😂😂😂😂so me..I am seriously trying to talk myself into KEEPING it, just because A) too much fabric invested or B) too many triangle or blocks cut/made or C)I still like idea of project but I realized the spark of that idea is completely gone. So I close my eyes and put in donations and immediately take it to them, otherwise I will pull it out and put back in keep pile!😂😂

[@rebeccamohammadi9653]

I really enjoyed watching as you looked at each project and hearing your decision-making process. I’ll try using your questions when I look at my own UFOs.