Time Management for Quilters
I’ve just recently recommitted myself to my crafting hobbies. One of my biggest problems is when I finally get time to actually sit down and sew I spend a lot more time getting ready and moving things around or looking for tools than I do actually working on a project. So, one of my goals for this month is to get organized and plan my time. One book I found that might help this is 10-20-30 Minutes to Quilt
I remember seeing this book when it was first out back in 2000 and thinking it was going to be all hints but surprisingly it is full of projects that appear to be quite easy and quick to do. The projects are broken down into 10, 20 and 30 minute blocks of time but the 30 minute time blocks are in the majority. There are very few 10 minute time blocks.
The books starts out with a list of must have tools especially ones that help you to be more efficient. It ends with machine quilting instructions. The book is full of great how-to illustrations. In between the first and last chapters are chapters that are each dedicated to different styles or projects. You can learn easy strip piecing, how to make a fleece quilt, photo transfer quilts, crazy quilting and how to use fusible bias tape to give a quilt a unique look. There is also a section for doing super quick quilts by using large pre-printed panels.
This book is a good introduction for beginners but has interesting projects for more experienced quilters. There are also Notes from Nancy throughout the book to give you helpful hints. I am always looking for really nice but quick gifts to make and this book certainly has that for me. I will have to be on the lookout for a copy. I will have to put it on my list for my next trip to Half Priced Books or keep checking it out of the library. I think the big problem will be having the discipline to stop after my allotted block of time especially if I get on a roll.
Question of the Day: Do you have any secrets or hints to help you get things done quicker or easier?
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