Getting Started

Thought I would start by sharing how this all started.   Last year I was asked if I would consider being Chairperson of the UFO's (Unfinished Objects)  for the York County Quilt Guild.  I agreed to take on this challenge because I probably have 10 or more UFO's in my closet, and would like to finish some of them this year. 

I considered several activities to encourage members to participate and couldn't decide on anything...then two things happened.  First, I finished 2 projects in December by my self-imposed deadline.  One of these was a sweater I started for my daughter in the spring, and the other was my daughter's wedding quilt (she has been married going on 3 years).  But what was more exciting about the quilt is that it was once a UFO!  I actually started it when my daughter was about 10.....it took 18 years, but it was finally finished!  I felt great!

Just after finishing I saw a piece by Gail Blanke who wrote a book "Throw out 50 Things."  The idea was that it is liberating to get rid of things that clutter our lives and keep us from moving forward.  Then it hit me....my UFO's were cluttering my creativity and keeping me from moving on to new things, new techniques and new quilts. 

So....this year I am introducing the Guild to the Finally Finished Challenge.  Anyone who wants to participate is welcome.  I have 5 projects that I am challenging myself to finishing by the Guild meeting in November. I hope to finish more,  but think that 5 is a realistic goal. 
I will use this Blog to keep you updated on my progress, provide encouragement, suggest strategies based on what has worked for me.  So now, let's get started....

1.  Decide on how many projects, and give yourself  goal date.

See you next time!
Vicki