PamelaG Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 I have a custom quilt on my Millie. She wants a specific custom look. Okay, no problem. I got the top border done, and now am stuck. Had to deal with COVID and the Flu in the house and it threw me off mightily. I can't seem to get going on this client quilt now. Help! I have to get it done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueD Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Stuck as in you just can't get motivated to quilt? I make bargains with myself all the time. Just do "the thing I don't want to do" for 15 min or 20 or whatever, then I can do "the other thing I want to do" afterwards. It always seems like I want to be doing something other than what I should be doing. I have a quilt on my frame that I bought an estate sale. Thought it would be good practice. It was in decent shape - a few minor stains/discolorations but no holes. It's 7 blocks by 8 blocks. It's fan blocks and I'm doing ruler work and freehand feathers - same pattern in every block I'm over halfway through and it takes me almost 30 min to do each block. It seems like I've been working on it forever and I still have 21 blocks to go! Plus I think my feathers look sloppy. I don't know how people do detailed custom work for hire and meet customer deadlines. Or are you stuck meaning no idea what to quilt in the custom area? Pinterest, Instagram (which is down today along with facebook), quilting books, youtube. Start drawing on plastic/plexiglass over the quilt until something speaks to you. dbams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 I find figuring out what to do is the process that takes the longest, especially with a custom. You want it to look special. I agree, look at various sites and see what others of done that you feel you can accomplish, not something that is beyond your experience level that will cause more anxiety. Audition those ideas on plexie of on a paper picture of the quilt. Once you "see" the finished concept, you'll be inspired to hit it. Hang in there, if you've been ill, you may need more time to recover. Your customer will understand. dbams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaG Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Oh I know what she wants and I am in agreement, just can't get motivated to keep going. It's hard after a dead stop for illness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbams Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Pamela, we are all pulling for you. You can do this! <3 Gail O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaG Posted October 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 I just found out that I have cataracts and need surgery. That may be part of the problem. I'm not seeing well. I'm wondering if I need to get a friend longarmer to finish it for me. Ugh! Anyone here in Tucson who could help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissalevi Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I wish i could help you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granola Girl Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I'm up in the Phx area, but am 'not qualified' to do quilts other than my own. Encouragement though!! Do a section at a time - slow and steady wins the race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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