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So you are buried under a pile of UFOs??? Well, I have discovered a way out of that pile!!! Start a UFO stitch group at your local quilt shop. There is always time in a quilt shop calendar when their classroom is not being used and maybe the owner will allow you to gather like-minded stitchers. It is a win-win for both the stitcher and the shop. I have compiled a short list of why you should think about this...  

1. It adds a vibrancy to the shop...like there is something going on in the classroom.
2. The people stitching can't help but take a look around the shop and maybe find something new for themselves...Ka-ching!
3. Sometimes it seems when I am stitching at home, the household calls to me...put a load of laundry in, start dinner...maybe I should vacuum?
4. You can meet others who are in the same boat
5. ...And most of all, be inspired by others.

I had a great desire to make some headway on my Jen Kingwell projects, so I approached The Stitchin' Post and asked if they had any time on their calendar where I could gather other Jen Kingwell addicts and stitch. Once they found a regular day each month, I then looked for a partner in crime. Someone who had the same desire as me to work on her projects, and we could tag team each other...since life does get in the way. But, I figured if we could trade off each month, or better yet show up at the same time, one of us would always be there as a cheerleader for other Jen Kingwell UFO stitchers. It has been a wonderful time dedicated to my Jen Kingwell UFOs. And boy is #5 the most important...to be inspired by others!!!

The conversation was filled with support, fabric choices, how do you do that??, and WOW!

As you take a look at the photos you can see the happiness which was part of our stitch day...and you know what??? I couldn't hear my vacuum calling!!!

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