⏰ GETTING PROJECTS DONE-Giving yourself the gift of time

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What is the best gift that you can give yourself? How about the space and time to be creative? Give yourself the gift of getting things done. I'll show you what I did.

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[carol]

All your gifts to yourself were very creative BUT the wall hanging….genius! And it looks so good on your wall! 😊

[petmomful]

I am resisting starting new things until I finish what I have started. But I found out something interesting, and maybe weird, about myself. Yesterday we had to put our last little guinea pig down. We started with 4. So now the big daily job of cleaning that big cage, filling dishes, serving veggies and treats, is gone. I still have 1 dog and 2 cats. Anyway, I seem to feel trepidation on having fewer jobs. My kids are grown, I no longer babysit grandkids, and my pet care is easier. I have decluttered my home so it is easier, and my husband helps. It feels weird to not have to stall my projects until all these chores are done. It is almost like I am afraid to get to them, because maybe I won't do them right or perfectly. What an interesting self-revelation. Maybe I have a perfectionist problem. It is a gift to give yourself time to finish things and create things. I want to start today!! Lovely video, Karen.

[BeckyMortonWeeks]

I love your china cabinet for displaying your quilts!

[poodlegirl]

That irregular shaped hexagon wall hanging is too fabulous for words!!

[BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lxqu]

I’ve said it before and I’m going to repeat myself. The thing about you and Just Get It Done channel that I love is your emotional support of all us quilters out here. I will give myself the gift of time as soon as I determine how that can best manifest. Meanwhile, I’m out to the studio to put together some fiddly patches for a pink quilt for myself. The pattern is complicated—which I didn’t realize when I bought the BOM—but my plan is one you’ve recommended: take it in small bites. Thanks again for another supportive message!

[uteeckmaier]

I`m just sitting here crying because you`re right. I had a really hard year 2023 with almost no time for myself, my husband died and I`m just beginning to start life again. I saw your video and thought - yes, that`s it. Just taking time for myself, getting things done und say good bye to unfinished projects and feeling good. Thank you for this video.

[sleepycat]

Hooow beautiful your new quilts storage! Looks wonderful!

I have just refreshed and reorganised my sewing space area.

I have a few projects to finish too and as well I found two xmas projects to finish 🫣.
I have told myself that I’m not allowed to buy any wonderful colourful gorgeous fabrics until I finish my scraps by turning it into projects 😢.
I don’t have many as I cleared many bits away. So I hope that once I turn those into something I can fill my fabric space again 🤭🤭🤭.

Edit- I’ll be giving myself gifts too 🎉🎉🎉. And hopefully donate the projects I can’t keep.
Your wall art looks great, such a good idea. 🎉🎉

[karenmoore]

I love the trick of convincing yourself that things are a gift and not a chore. I need that in my life. I also want to compliment you on the wall hanging. It's beautiful and a genius idea. Works perfectly in that space.

[quiltsforsurvivors]

I think this is perfect. As quilters we often send our time and energy on things for others. Taking and making the time to give ourselves a gift is important. Great reminder. Now to go do a gift for myself.

[abigailthompson]

Yesterday, I 'found an outlet in my sewing room, so I can see to cut. I had to move boxes (it is also a storage and book room) and I rearranged them to make fabric easier to access. I gave away some books. I finished a project, cleaned my machine, and almost finished my part of a round Robin embellishment project. It is WONDERFUL to get organized and finish things!

[sharonlittle]

Last fall I moved everything that was moveable out of my sewing room into my guest room which now had no room for guests. I cleaned and rearranged what I could. Before putting fabric back on the shelves I started measuring and labeling each piece. By putting sizes together it is easy to find what fabric will work on any project. Also I found UFOs I had forgotten about. Like you, finishing one of these brings satisfaction and memories

[susyk]

You would be so proud of me! Yesterday morning before work, I found a table topper I made in 1990 but never finished. The backing was shorter than the top on one side. My old self gave my current self permission to trim the front to fit the back & all I need to do is bind it. It was already quilted! Thank you for helping us work thru UFO disappointments into works of art to enjoy!

[srd]

The concept of time being a gift is a game changer. we mostly think about giving our time and not ourselves. This concept applies to everything! I agree it is a form of self-care and honors our creativity. Thank you for such insightful video!

[wendyarthur]

Thank you Karen, you have inspired me to pick up a UFO from 2012 when I first started quilting and had minimal tools. I have since made many quilts, and because my squares were not coming out the size that they should have been I put it away. During this past Declutter challenge I pulled it out and started working on it again and with that said I have the proper tools and some experience under my belt my squares look so much nicer. I plowed through those hexagons that I was fearful of but I was left with five original quilt squares that I had made and packed away. Although they look good, they’re a half inch smaller than what they should be. But I’m going to keep them and use them on the back of the quilt.

[debsterdots]

Since January I have finished a queen quilt and a 50 x 50 quit and gifted them. In between quilts and projects I clean and declutter .It is working but it is slower. But I am not feeing overhwelmed near as much. Even though I have not even made a noticeable dent……….yet. Thank You Karen for the suggestions, nudges and support. And also all of the commenters. Have a beautiful day everyone ❤

[elsue]

I sure understand. Lately I have decided to make things that bring me joy. Now, I’m back to cross stitching at night since it brings me joy

[alisahausgaard]

I have been quilting for almost 30 years. This year I'm giving myself the gift of making several seasonal interior door quilts.. for myself!❤

[patriciaa]

Another crafter asked how to write/make a timetable for working on multiple projects at one time. I have done this sort of time management previously, so responded to her. A couple of days later, I thought why don't I have a timetable for my crafting? After all I told J how to do it. So I KNOW how to do it.
The upshot is, I wrote my own timetable out for February and have been using it since Monday the 5th.
I love it! I am only doing crochet as my sewing, embroidery and overlocking machines are in the sewing area wasteland that is to be tackled once I have completed the four crocheted blankets promised for this June (my winter), For a bit of light relief, I have added in knitting beanies for the charity drive for next winter for one of my groups. I drove to the local club to buy some take-away for our lunch. My first beanie on this plan went with me. Only a couple of rows were done.
But I felt good about it. The timetable for working my projects is a great gift to me.
Doing these things is a good gift to ourselves. Clearing out what we want to have done and clearing our minds of that clutter of regret for a 'project not done' too. Thank you for your lovely thoughtful videos.

[therese]

Using the teem "gift" really speaks to self care and respect. Thanks

[nancyjean]

What a great way to look at things. We often do forget to give to ourselves. Love it!!