tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post255839907462148118..comments2024-03-29T04:14:32.390-04:00Comments on From Bolt to Beauty by Michelle Cain: How I Manage to Get Things DoneMichelle @ From Bolt to Beautyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859748817323229803noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-61613096628442310322016-04-01T22:54:04.909-04:002016-04-01T22:54:04.909-04:00I tick all of those five boxes too!
I am not a sta...I tick all of those five boxes too!<br />I am not a stay-at-home mum, but I work from home. My adult conversation comes from going to sewing groups and hanging out with friends at the dog park every afternoon. Getting out of the house is important.Granny Maud's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526026491886013457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-89381324836474216912016-03-29T21:46:11.258-04:002016-03-29T21:46:11.258-04:00Personally, I go to quilt stores and guild meeting...Personally, I go to quilt stores and guild meetings to get inspiration from others!! And I loved our chat in the store! Look forward to many more! We share some of the same tactics for productivity. I have a dedicated space (wahoo!) that I can jump into anytime. However, I cannot handle too many projects at one time or too much of a mess in the room. Therefore, I make lists of projects to work on, finish most before I start more and clean up between projects. Having said that, good weather is coming and productivity will plummet!!Kathy@KayakQuiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353296552837405021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-60970549955360884842016-03-26T03:42:25.765-04:002016-03-26T03:42:25.765-04:00I think leaving things set up so you can just sit ...I think leaving things set up so you can just sit and sew is the big one for me, it doesn't even have to mean that I've got the machine laid out as much as knowing what the next step is so I don't have to make a decision to get started. I also break everything up into chunks so if I need to do some cutting then that's all I'm aiming for for an evening and if I get to sewing then that's a plus. I'm nothing like as prolific as some though!Carie @ Space for the Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060566680311122115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-31462457366602446752016-03-25T14:38:05.899-04:002016-03-25T14:38:05.899-04:00My children are grown up and I have been using a b...My children are grown up and I have been using a bedroom as my space but I'm dancing around the bed and I've been camped out in the dining room over the winter as there is not enough light. Yesterday I started clearing out the room, the bed is going to my sister and I am splashing out on storage and lighting. Could buy lots more fabric with the money though........<br />Smiles form<br />KateKate @ Smiles From Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525561534884021883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-55045026923018470252016-03-24T12:40:17.414-04:002016-03-24T12:40:17.414-04:00I employ your strategy of multiple WIPS in differe...I employ your strategy of multiple WIPS in different stages. It's nice to be able to go over and cut really quick, press something, or just chain piece when time allows. A dedicated sewing space is helpful too. PS...I'm a straight line quilter too! tisha @ quiltytherapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591639448606412168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-83073315586766648662016-03-23T22:02:40.723-04:002016-03-23T22:02:40.723-04:00I envy your sewing space at least your not in the ...I envy your sewing space at least your not in the hallway and have good room to spread out! And #5 ... bahahahahahaha, you need to help me on that one.Patch the Giraffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096090600706559398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-60387203548005837162016-03-23T18:22:56.800-04:002016-03-23T18:22:56.800-04:00Great strategies, I also keep a few WIP's goin...Great strategies, I also keep a few WIP's going, and try to keep it under five. The longarmer certainly helps with the big quilts, it's worth it! I keep project lists going, that helps move things along as well...and it feels good to cross things off!Judy @ Sew Some Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012837109470649876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-62646553945171979602016-03-23T18:02:59.874-04:002016-03-23T18:02:59.874-04:00I use my dining room as my sewing room as well, bu...I use my dining room as my sewing room as well, but I only clean up if we are going to be using it-so usually only holidays & birthdays! :) EmileeHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178204754718165308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-87347742638320927362016-03-23T15:33:26.789-04:002016-03-23T15:33:26.789-04:00I only have one little one around and I wish I got...I only have one little one around and I wish I got more sewing done. I now get more sewing done since my son is in kindergarten all day, but I admit, I miss having my sewing space be in a common area, like the dining room. I have a dedicated sewing room (with a door) but it's so far removed from everything that I just can't get up there as often as I like when the kiddo is home. When my machine was on the main floor, I could easily sew a few patches while the pasta water was on the stove, etc. I miss that a bit.Diana @ Red Delicious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10157904204372685921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-64466351232800391922016-03-23T11:01:21.987-04:002016-03-23T11:01:21.987-04:00You certainly do have a nice room to sew in! I lik...You certainly do have a nice room to sew in! I like all the things that you listed, the only one I haven't tried is hiring a longarmer to do the quilting for me. Maybe I will!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06882347425105012161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-63663382332259775302016-03-23T09:15:24.518-04:002016-03-23T09:15:24.518-04:00I have a dedicated sewing room and still have hubb...I have a dedicated sewing room and still have hubby haul my sewing machine down to the dining room table where I can sew and still be in the midst of everything! If I walk by the dining room, I'll stop for a few and sew a little!Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245166666392145546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-32290807953303456292016-03-23T09:01:56.224-04:002016-03-23T09:01:56.224-04:00I also use my dining room for my sewing room. I l...I also use my dining room for my sewing room. I love that it's open, and right in the middle of everything! But, it gets old cleaning up every night for dinner. I usually have several quilts lined up for quilting, but not often do I have several projects at once. (except BOM's) I can't imagine being a mom with little ones under foot! You handle it very well and make progress!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-58297677262137848272016-03-22T20:47:04.297-04:002016-03-22T20:47:04.297-04:00I have to agree with #2. I have several things on...I have to agree with #2. I have several things on the go -- it's nice to work on something that suits your mood. And sometimes when I don't feel like sewing, I'll pre-cut a project. That way it's ready to go when I'm ready to sew.Anja @ Anja Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717143609774358153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-33696092285352479472016-03-22T16:35:08.262-04:002016-03-22T16:35:08.262-04:00Great to read about your tips and tricks to make y...Great to read about your tips and tricks to make your sewing space work for you. We have downsized and although I have my sewing cabinet set up in the tiny spare room, do my cutting out on top of the chest freezer in the (attached) garage. Its just the right height and works well for me.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596754983215564299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-4962001247576376402016-03-22T14:06:01.954-04:002016-03-22T14:06:01.954-04:00Sounds about right! I try to take 20 minutes here,...Sounds about right! I try to take 20 minutes here, thirty minutes there. I set goals at the beginning of the week in my Quilter's Planner. I finish what I start whenever I can (ie: this section of quilting, or binding sewn to the front).Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179681581545359529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-5567779655842363312016-03-22T13:57:02.549-04:002016-03-22T13:57:02.549-04:00I have a small corner in my kids' playroom. Th...I have a small corner in my kids' playroom. That means that I can watch them as I sew! I think if I had my own room, I would never actually get to spend time there. I so hear you on this. I get asked this question all the time! And I think my reasons are all the same. :) audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892548773323584333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-25828393364928152922016-03-22T12:41:56.499-04:002016-03-22T12:41:56.499-04:00A dedicated space is really a huge help; I used to...A dedicated space is really a huge help; I used to quilt on the table, and if we had company over and I needed to "pack up", it took a long time before I set it back up again. I have a list of projects in front of my face at my computer that I see multiple times a day which really helps me stay focused on deadlines and on track. It also helps me know if I can afford to start a new project or not.Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-14019721395632839342016-03-22T12:21:14.520-04:002016-03-22T12:21:14.520-04:00I think your "squatting in the dining room&qu...I think your "squatting in the dining room" may be a big helper, actually. I have a nice dedicated space in the basement, but since we really spend all our family time upstairs, it means that when I get a break from kid time in the evenings or on the weekend I can't easily sneak away and get some sewing done because if my son notices, he clamors to come with me and nothing gets done then :)Crafty Coffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12634903767967840509noreply@blogger.com