Admit it, you are more excited that school is starting than your child(ren) are. I don't blame you! After all it means a little more quiet in the house. Some structure to their days and some peaceful time for you. So, what are you going to do with that time? I know what I'm going to do with mine, quilt!
Finally I can get some time to work on those project that I just haven't been able to get to and now with school starting I'll have some regularly scheduled time where I can do just that. I will freely admit, I am wholeheartedly looking forward to it!
Hopefully you are able to do the same. Even if it is not quilting that you have on your list of projects to finish.
Today's tip is to not be afraid to walk away from a project. We have all had them. Those projects that we get started on and realize that it is not what we thought it was going to be. It might be the fabric colors, it might be the pattern or it might even be the techniques used. Once you realize what is happening, things can go one of two ways.
Number one, you can scrap the whole thing. That's right, I said it and it is nothing to feel guilty about. Perhaps you have a friend that you could trade with. Then you wouldn't feel like you were losing out on all the fabric, pattern or time you have already put into it. If there is not a friend, perhaps your guild has a charity chair who would love to have it in whatever condition it is. Someone might finish it for charity. If it is really that bad, throwing it away might be a more mind cleansing option.
Number two, put it away. Just find a box or bag or whatever you can find to pack up all the pieces and the pattern. I would suggest that you do it neatly and perhaps write yourself a note about the difficulties you were facing or at what point in the project you stopped. Then, move on to something else. Let time go by. A month or two, maybe a year. Just put it out of your mind and when it does come to the front again, take it out and give it a look over. Things just might not seem so bad when you have had time away from the project and when you start to look at it again, it might just be the time to pick it back up and finish it.
Most importantly, with either of these options is to let go of the guilt. There is no need to feel guilty for not finishing that project. There is no shame in getting rid or it or putting it away to let it percolate. Our hobby is an expensive one and it should be fun. Otherwise we are just wasting our money and time. Work on those things that you love and don't be afraid to challenge yourself. However, if the challenge is too great, there is no shame in walking away whether it be for a while or forever.
Happy Quilting!
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