Hi, I too used to be linear, but last year started another quilt when one was still awaiting the quilting for the borders, now, that one is still waiting, another where all the blocks done and some joined but awaiting the borders, strips ready for a strip quilt, and placemats being planned!
Lynn in UK

That was good, Florence!

Can't resist.... maybe you could give this 'as is'-- many folks would like a new 'lap top' although I'm sure yours is prettier than anything that could be found in the computer department!
Florence

I also like to have things at various stages, so that I have choices. Current available choices include:

1. Quilt for newest grandson - top pieced; need to piece back, and go from there.
2. Guild exchange blocks from a few months ago - top pieced so far.
3. Wall hanging made from Japanese silk tie scraps - pieced.
4. "Pain in the Knee" quilt to commemorate knee surgery - pieced and decoratively embroidered during the fall.
5. Table runner and placemats - pieced.
6. Quilt for nephew's HS graduation this spring - just started piecing.

I have actually finished several projects lately, too!

I have 3 project linus quilts waiting to be machine quilted.
I have the TQS 2008 BOM waiting for hand quilting (not even basted yet)
I have 2 hand quilting projects going, both good sized quilts.
I have a king-sized neutrals that needs a few more blocks pieced and then the rows will be sewn together, borders put on, etc.
I have a Rhapsody on the design wall that I'm slowly designing the appliques for, cutting them out and fusing them on.
I have a guild BOM, which is more of a "round not block" since it started with a center block.
I have to make a small patriotic wall hanging for April guild mtg to be donated to an older veteran in a nursing home.
I have 2 paper-pieced birds that I intend on making into placemats or a table runner for my DH's birthday which is in 2 weeks - EEK! (we are bird watchers)

At least 5 other projects are just in the thought and planning steps or are ufos that were started previously and put down.

So, whatever I'm in the mood for, I can pick up a project to work on!

Stinki wrote:
Umm...because you didn't want to hear, "Mom!!! Where are you? Can I help? What's this for? Can I cut with your scissors? (Insert name here) is doing something bad! Are you done yet?"

I have more WIP's than I've ever had right now! Three unfinished antique quilts from my great-grandma that I've promised to finish (first priority), my 2008 BOM is half-quilted, kaleidoscope quilt needs borders and quilting, convergence needs applique, and I need to get back to my Grandmother's Flower Garden that I've kinda let sit for a while. I think that's it.

Amen, Brink! I am with you on the WIPS!

Let's see, my WIPS include -
1. Bella - adding the border
2. Asian wall hanging for Mary - ready to quilt
3. Convergence - last stage of quilting
4. TQS badge - 2 trial embroidery attempts completed
5. TQS '09 BOM - March pinwheels
6. Wounded Warriors quilt - piecing
7. Baby quilt for upcoming new friend's grandbaby - ready to cut
8. Job transition quilt - design stages

I am a little frustrated with myself, as I do recognize that I am working on too many projects. :shock: My goal is to cut back on the number slightly so I can better focus and work through the stages that are a little difficult to get through.

We'll see if I can turn that goal into a reality!!!

MK

Normally I am a very high level multitasker, BUT for some reason in quilting i am very linear. It makes me crazy to have more than one project going at a time. Currently I am finishing up the borders for my 2008 BOM, I have an unfinshed photo enhanced quilt (ala Beth Wheeler), and another portrait quilt. It irritates me to see 2 of them sitting there looking at me acquisitorily. And then there are those as yet unborn quilts in my head. Oh to be retired..... and why wasn't I quilting when the kids were babies and I was a stay at home mom?!

Carla

Hmmm... I have about 5 going right now I think... pants, a tote bag, and 3 quilts I believe.

Have you "Tinkled" today?

Ummm. let's see...
2009 BOM, on schedule
Tablerunner, started the machine quilting this morning
One un-quilted top
Plus...way lots of projects in my itty brain!

Sherry

Well, I don't have as many projects going as you guys but I do have several projects going at any given time. I tend to divide them by "brain cell power".

I have the Sue Garman BOM (I am doing 2 of them ), and a sample for a class that requres software/machine embroidery & free form quilting...those require my brain cells at the "A-B" power level...also the time of day when I have good light in my sewing room.

I have the EQ lessons that I am working on (along with stitching, marking, etc. said lessons)...those require "B-C" level brain power and I can cover some ground with only about 20 minutes at a time.

Then any brain power left that enables me to be just above breathing, I leave to hand quilting or some simple quilt labeling, etc. In this case, it is a 9 year old BOM that is soon to be posted. Maybe that is why hand quilting takes me so long!

I just work on the projects for the available brain power I have at the time. This way, I can never say that I am too tired to quilt.

Oh dear - do we have to say this out loud?

1 - TQS BOM 2009
2 - quilting LQS BOM 2008
3 - LQS BOM 2009
4 - Dear Jane BOM on month 6/24
5 - guild challenge due in Apr
6 - hopes to piece & quilt my Baltimore Album embroidered blocks
7 - new great niece or nephew on the way will get a quilt (due Sept)

Joyce
sitting around with the flu

I must have over 30 projects in various stages of 'un-finish'. I just can't resist to start something new now and then. Everything gets finished - sooner or later.

Lorchen

like many of you i have several projects on the go;
1. TQS BOM
2. batik king size quilt for my niece getting married in sept
3. handquilting a lap top for my living room
4. need to sandwich a single quilt for my husband's library/den
5. several reversible bags to be sewn
6. several place mats needing binding
7. a lap top needing to be sandwiched for my sister-in-law
8.a jacket needing finishing touches
9. a top cut out......

and several UFO's which shall remain so for a while.
i could never work on only one, it would be too limiting!!!

and of course, i am also knitting socks for the girls!!!!