There is something bad about sitting around with your foot up..especially when you have a laptop. Â There are all sorts of temptations just a finger tip away….or at least for me.
I’ve been working on so many of my UFO projects.  They are getting closer and closer to completion…yes I have lots to do yet but I am getting closer…Close enough that I am starting to think of backing fabrics.  Well what’s a girl to do with free time and a notion in her head that I need quilt backs.  Me, I head over to Whittles Fabrics. They have so many fabrics that are only $5 a yard which is perfect for backings.
The big pieces in the back are backings.
The bottom one is for Cheddar Bow Ties.
The dark piece for Wonky Wishes. Â I had already bought a backing for it but then it got using in another project.
The yellow in the center is for Winston Ways.
The red is for Talkin’ Turkey.
I am really excited about them all.
There are other fabrics there too…The pink is tosimply add to my stash. Â I have trouble finding pinks. Â I couldn’t let these get passed on by.
The other fabrics are all test pieces. Â I’ve not been happy with the fabrics I’ve picked up to make the sashing for Star Struck. Â I’m hoping these teamed with something I’ve already bought might do the job. Â Â I haven’t tested them out yet…Soon I hope..soon.
So often I have so many projects going on. Â It seams that they are all on the radar even if it’s just to get backing. Â Some people don’t like having lots of projects going on at once…me, I love it. Â I really love it. Â It lets me ruminate on a decision. Â It lets me do whatever fits into my schedule. Â I can trim something during nap time. Â I can have a project for the car. Â I can have a couch project. Â I can have a project for whatever I need.
Of course there’s a hard part to it….I seem to not finish projects often. Â I’ll take that though. Â I’m okay with slowing down individual projects vs having something to do all the time. Â I LOVE having lots of projects going on.
To see how others are managing their fabrics, check out Patchwork Times.
thanks for mentioning a shop with sales – always looking for backings. I can’t work on just one thing at a time but always 3 or 4 at the same time and sometimes up to 7 – they get done – eventually!
I don’t know how you manage with a lot of projects going at one time. For me if I have more than two or three, I don’t seem to get anything accomplished. I cut out three charity quilts a month ago and got one done and off to quilter. The other two are staring me in the face to work on plus a Quilt as a Christmas gift. The more I have to do, the less I get done. My former boss had a signin his office “a neat desk is deign of a sick mind” and I guess I fall into at category with my quilts.
Love your blog, pictures and quilts.
Jo – I know I am helping a problem you don’t really want to continue, but… when looking at another blog the quilter mentioned that she likes to use http://www.marshalldrygoods.com/ as a place to buy fabrics. They don’t have a TON of material, but what they do have is really good (and inexpensive). Their 108″ backs are $8.99/yard. most of the rest of their fabrics are $4.99/yard. They are fast too, and they cram a BUNCH of material in a flat rate box. They also have flat fold bundles that are really a good buy. Well anyway, enjoy your weekend! Kara
I completely agree with you about have multiple projects going. I believe it makes me more productive in the long run because I can always be working on one instead of avoiding one!
My two cents worth….I refuse to purchase any fabrics that is from Marshall Dry Goods….it is full of sizing/start and is horrbly stiff and scratchy. Once it is washed it isn’t even good for rags. USe it at your own risk. It is a prime example of….you get what you pay for.
I love all the fabrics you picked!
I second Kara’s mention of Marshall Dry Goods–great fabrics, great prices. :)
I have several projects going for the same reasons you have. It seems every situation calls for a different set of time and abilities, and I like to have all my bases covered. great fabrics.
Also of the multiple projects at the same time mindset, BUT I am getting better about working on what I have started in an attempt to whittle down the UFO pile. SO, I am going downstairs right now to finish the quilting on a t-shirt quilt for a teacher here in town. Binding already picked. . .the end is in sight!
I like having several projects happing at one time too. There is always something to work on that way. Finishes might not happen as quickly, but they are steady!