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There are many reasons why we get trapped by doubt so this video is all about OVERTHINKING. How overthinking can derail our projects and kill our creativity, but more importantly, I’ll have some strategies on how you can get back on track when it happens.
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@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Oh boy, have I been overthinking my one of my oldest UFO's. But I am back on track now. But's going to take much longer than I originally thouight. 🙄 Thank you Birch Living for sponsoring! Click here birchliving.com/quilts to get 20% off your Birch mattress (plus two free Eco-Rest pillows!). (plus personal comment about the brand) #birchliving

@susanlee1827 2 месяца назад

I can’t wait to see your Hazelnut either!!! She’s fabulous!! Great color choice, and I loooove that design!! Go KAREN, GO!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

@celiadonnelly255 2 месяца назад

I shall try the 30 minutes to finish the current UFO.

@judithhope8970 2 месяца назад

My super power is buying beautiful fabric. My failure is not wanting to cut into it! Recently I was 70 and I realised that if I didn't use it, someone else would. I've had great fun since.

@CelticBearWoman 2 месяца назад

Yes! :D

@alliegal45 29 дней назад

Buying fabric is called curating in my world 😂😂

@ellenthompson4441 2 месяца назад

Add this title to your resume, "Quilt Psychologist". As Yoda said, "There is no try, there is only do."

@lisawaterman2737 2 месяца назад

I have to keep reminding myself that we only fail when we quit. Every quilt, every undertaking is a success, even one that we only learned what NOT to do, as long as we finish it. We are our worst critics. ❤

@lgriffin8056 2 месяца назад

Also, if we decide NOT to finish a quilt because it just doesn't fly, it's not a fail. Not if it's an active decision that the work isn't worth it, then it becomes a win, imho 😊

@Jocantral 2 месяца назад

Funny - I just read a good quote this morning: "You would think with the amount of over-thinking I do, that I would make the right decision". Thanks Karen.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Love it

@susangopher 2 месяца назад

Recognizing that I might be one of the 75% of women with ADHD that are undiagnosed has been huge. Now I am learning some coping strategies to make my squirrel -brain into my Superpower! And now I'm giving myself lots of grace, allowing for self care, getting Progress, not Perfection. Thanks for your inspiration over the years, Karen!❤

@SewWhittle 2 месяца назад

I started making a scrappy 9-patch at quilt club and the woman across from me said, “You’re overthinking it”. How true!!!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

LOL...thankfully we have friends to snap us out of it

@dingtonia 2 месяца назад

As The Quilting Marine says, “It’s only fabric and it’s only thread.”

@KatlinBridgeman 13 дней назад

Hi, Karen. 💜 I’m 27 and got into crafting for mental health. I’ve done hand embroidery, punch needle, crochet, painting and many more. Quilting has been so hard for me because it pokes at my perfectionism. I feel like I can’t do it perfectly, so I just don’t do it at all. Thanks for the video. I have watched it over and over as a pep talk

@pamelah1220 2 месяца назад

Ultimately the only thing that matters is that the quilt is structurally sound. It's awesome when your vision comes to fruition, but failures are excellent for skill acquisition.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

And as we both know....once the binding is on, it's still full of warmth and love

@janiceschriber4762 2 месяца назад

I also struggle with over-thinking. I used to 'blame' my grandmother, who was more a starter, less a finisher. It is time I broke through and work on these partial projects. 😊

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

It's okay to love the planning and the dreaming. You just need a strategy to get them done. I think that 80% of my fun is done by the 5th block...then it's gets harder with each stitch

@fernie5128 2 месяца назад

Holey schmoley, I just left my sewing area and string blocks a friend gave me (110) 7 inch squares for me to have fun and make a quilt. the single string quilt blocks have no rhyme or reason, I love it, I am a scrappy person, but... I had sewn about 15 quads of 4 single blocks only to have my poor head explode. It looked like Walt Disney threw up just after colorization came to Disney Land. So I ripped them out and started looking for similar color family prints - you know, the triangle ends and started putting those together... I have spent about 8 hours so far... I just stepped away, and with a cup of tea I fired up RU-vid, and here YOU are! Whoopeeeeee, there's hope for this woman who is overthinking it! Thanks toots (my mom used to say that). I just reread the post and I can't even make a coherent paragraph. LOL

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Scrappy blocks can look so ugly until you get them sewn into a quilt. I even find just trimming them square is a great improvement. Having one common fabric in all of them can also calm them down

@DH-qz2so 2 месяца назад

The only thing worse than my cupboard full of UFO's.... is someone else, giving me theirs! Lol!

@ArtByKarenEHaley Месяц назад

I know you didn't ask me but maybe sashing them in the same color would help

@TheRozylass 2 месяца назад

Great advice and encouragement. I overcame perfectionism in my garment sewing and quilting by the mantra "This isn't brain surgery, no one is going to die." I'm so much more relaxed now.

@MarciaALW 2 месяца назад

As The Quilting Marine says: “It’s only fabric, and it’s only thread.”

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

I had a teacher who always said "this isn't going to change the price of milk". I find that saying in my head alot lately

@kellypasley8868 2 месяца назад

I needed this! Thank you!

@poodlegirl55 2 месяца назад

I have learned a lot and changed my ways after watching Dave's Craft Room. He has no fear, he just creates in the most awesome way. I have watched all of his videos twice. He even mentioned Karen in one of his videos, I think he used a pattern of hers.

@davkmv Месяц назад

I absolutely loved seeing how you put your large squirrel image together. I used to look at those and marvel how they came about, and now I know. Fascinating project.

@cherylwilliams42 2 месяца назад

Oh, dear! I shouldn’t have seen you putting the squirrel together. Now I want to make something like that! (I’m easily distracted but shines new objects. 🤪)

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

If I did it again, I would probably take a class. I can do it but I think that it would be more inspiring to work along side other people

@RoseJensen-pm1lj 2 месяца назад

I too am intrigued!! I did a few pigeons for a rescue dear to me, but totally winged in with so so (IMO) results. Can't wait to see more!

@bilbine2284 2 месяца назад

My biggest fear is to waste precious fabric. I'm playing around with a beautiful fat quarter bundle I've got from my daughter for months now and still haven't found the perfect pattern and the perfect project and the perfect........ Think I will watch this video again! 😂 Greetings from Germany

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Fat Quarter bundles are tricky to turn into quilts. There is usually a lot of contrast between the fabrics plus all the colours.

@dianaballew6329 2 месяца назад

I'm thanking you, Karen, for always thinking about the subjects common to all of us, but not addressed by most quilting posters on RU-vid. This one hit the mark for me.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

I hope it will help you get unstuck 🤗

@christineoliver646 2 месяца назад

That’s just what I have done, taken a deep breath and decided to finish binding a mountain of quilts and just say NO to myself, don’t start anything new until they are done. 5 finished, I’m almost there!

@carolynmoffatt3567 2 месяца назад

The message at the end about being self compassionate and tending to your mental health was really lovely and a nice surprise for a quilting video. ❤

@DianaTambling-xh5zy 6 дней назад

Hello from Plymouth in England.I have a favourite saying about mistakes..... ALL MISTAKES ARE MADE WITH LOVE !! Love your videos and am learning a lot from them xx

@HRHDMKYT 2 месяца назад

Karen! I haven’t seen your videos in a few months, and am pleasantly surprised - and impressed! - that you are up to 400,000 subscribers. That’s fantastic! Congratulations 🎉!! It’s nice that not only GTA locals can benefit from your wisdom and skill. Celebrate the win.

@genealogydr 2 месяца назад

Thanks for this. My life changed a lot this week and now I have a toddler telling me that she wants to be in the sewing room more than I have been in over a year. Even with a tiny cheerleader, I have been intimidated. Thanks for the realistic pep talk!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

And there is so much to learn

@RoseJensen-pm1lj 2 месяца назад

Another great video, thank you. I struggle with three things. Finding the perfect pattern for what I have in my mind's eye, finding a pattern to suit the fabric I have, or having trouble finding one particular fabric that I know MUST be out there! Once I get going, I will quilt binge, and often get a oversized throw done in a few days, start to finish. I don't obsess about layout or imperfections, as I know the intended recipients will not look at the quilt the way I do, and that washing is like soft touch on a photo. I do get overwhelmed with the clean up after, so I guess that's four problems. All the scraps (I don't fuss with crumbs), just stress me out no matter what, even watching and rewatching your videos on scrap related things.

@sharoncrawford6243 2 месяца назад

I excel in something quilt related - finally. I don’t do any of these things. I just get to it and sort it out as I go. It’s only fabric and if I mess it up the shop will sell me some more!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

YES...keep it as one of your super powers

@martirichards1424 2 месяца назад

As always, such great advice. I find making my nursing home quilts is when I am the most relaxed with my choices and quilting. I have so much self doubt when making a quilt for someone I know.

@juliecumming9243 Месяц назад

My Mum and I speak every day by video as I live in Scotland and she lives in Northern England. We bounce ideas around and discuss things to find solutions, and share with each other what we are currently working on. It always works. We make each other laugh too so if one of us is having a bad day we can leave each other happier than we started. We have both benefitted from your wisdom this year by following your de-cluttering videos. ❤❤

@JustGetitDoneQuilts Месяц назад

That sounds lovely

@rosiehowell5575 Месяц назад

I really need the last step. I made a big mistake on a bag I'm making. I haven't touched my sewing since. Just can't get started again due to self doubt. But I know I can finish that project and no one will know the mistake unless I point it out. Just need to start sewing again.

@RebeccaTreeseed 2 месяца назад

Last year I started a hand sewn 3/4" hexi quilt. Slower than slow! This week I read a book that clarified why I designed it both in colors and placement. I love each color, each design element, and hand sewing has been zen. Now I also see what its meaning is to me, like the other quilts have done. They all represent parts of my life. My first teacher told me they don't ALL have to be works of art😮, as I hand beaded my garden's lizard in the center square. My extended family all want one, but my son insists I keep them all with me, then for him. He takes great care of all grandma's hand made treasures. He wanted me to write a book about my life, but will get my quilt story instead. He keeps a journal of his life, which I hope his son loves one day.

@christinahall3318 2 месяца назад

Thank you! I am the over thinker and the perfectionist all rolled up into one. BUT GOD……….is showing me that the perfectionist is being weeded out of me. Praise Him!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

There is a place for both. Like I said. It's usually your super power overtired

@christinahall3318 2 месяца назад

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts there you go!!! Illness and family can make your superpower get really tired.

@barbartsweden 2 месяца назад

Interesting! I don’t think I suffer from overthinking. My life is less stressful than many and quilting with a scrappy look I am not trying for “perfection.” What did strike me is that maybe this is why people describe me as a “prolific” quilter. If I don’t get bogged down, I can complete more quilts! I will admit, though, to spending time just sitting and admiring my quilt when it is coming together, like at the end of the quilting session. Thanks again for your insights! I love your channel.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

🤗🤗🤗 Good for you. Both in the making and the admiring

@M-hc9xm 2 месяца назад

I love making scrappy quilts. I had never thought about what you said - scrappy helped me get over the perfectionism because it does go with that style.

@barbaralazier8352 2 месяца назад

I ❤❤❤ that timer. I use it to declutter my living space as well as in my sewing room. I have purchased one for each of my children’s families.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

They are great for kids.

@diannerushwoods8943 2 месяца назад

Where can I purchase the timer . Also, are you using a flannel sheet as your design wall.

@barbaralazier8352 2 месяца назад

I bought Mine on Amazon

@joannemorris4451 2 месяца назад

Finished is better than perfect.

@lynnaguiar7509 Месяц назад

This was very helpful to me. I've been stuck with analyzing why I'm making quilts, feeling guilty about all the fabric I've bought, and wondering if I can use it up before I die! I love making them and love giving them away. Now to begin anew! 😘

@candydeister 2 месяца назад

Yes! Just start the project and deal with the questions and mishaps along the way. That’s me. Which irritates my husband who holds fast to the “90% prep first” rule.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Same here. I often think we balance each other....though often it drives me bonkers

@janetrothwell4448 2 месяца назад

I really used to overthink my fabric selections and spent days agonizing over it. As I’ve progressed as a quilter, I’ve gotten over the overthinking to some degree. Now I pull fabric and let it sit on my cutting table for 24 hours. I make the decision at that time whether to proceed with those colours or make a substitution. I don’t let my second choice decision linger and usually start cutting the fabric once I’ve made the second choice.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

good limits

@deineadam2240 2 месяца назад

Mine is I get so busy and my kitchen table is my workspace. I don't know want to clean it off and get started, to only do an hour before I have to stop and put it all away. Again!

@dawnesmith-sliming7004 2 месяца назад

I totally get this. Kept me from seriously quilting for years. Having supplies in various parts of the house is also a huge obstacle. When the kids were grown and a bedroom available I found everything changed.

@TheKjoy85 2 месяца назад

It turns out that I have several personal cheerleaders when it comes to quilting. My cousin came up for a last minute visit last weekend. I'm making her a baby quilt for her fourth kid. I stashed it in my linen closet, because it wasn't quite done, but she was really impressed with what I've done with my other projects.

@rebeccafoster-faith6647 2 месяца назад

This is why I like my scrappy 5" square projects. I force myself to simply grab the 5" squares that I cut and just put them together

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Excellent exercise

@lydiastang8401 2 месяца назад

I pulled out a quilt kit from 2017 as one of 3 projects at a retreat - figured I would never get started I’d I kept it at home. Instructions called for snipping and gluing under for appliqué and that was putting me off. At the retreat I dug in on the simpler blocks/rows and decided to defer final appliqué and only basted in place while making blocks. After 2 days of this, I had only finished 15x48” of the48x48” quilt! So I switched to another quilt kit that was straight forward piecing and finished that over the next 2 days! Felt a lot better. Upon my return home,I tackled the first quilt again and finished the bottom 15x48”. That left the really nasty blocks with more complicated piecing. Finished those ( a week of effort mind you) and put it all together and then started the outside ‘rings of appliqué’ towards the center. When I was at the closest ring to the center, the appliqué didn’t continue as expected -- I had turned one of the 3” blocks and the appliqué lines were wrong. This was very noticeable and had to be fixed but I had to work around some of the appliquéd stitches. Ripped out the 3” block, turned it and machine sewed it in place on 3 sides, then hand stitched the fourth side and got it all to match and I could resume the appliqué step. So, I’m glad I went back to it and can’t believe that I didn’t look that closely on my last interior 4 (9x12” ) blocks to correct the error earlier. But it is done and I am rethinking the approach on another quilt by same designer to do raw edge appliqué instead, as it is less detailed!😅

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Wow...that takes some mental stamina. Gold star for persevering ⭐️

@beverleymay4474 2 месяца назад

I am an overthinker or as my friends say - I procrastinate too much. I can help them pick out colours and fabrics for their quilts but for myself cant pick out "exactly what I want" or fabrics I will use. So loved this video - thank you

@MsCassie272 2 месяца назад

Karen, you are definitely a mind reader. I overthink... period. I needed this first thing. I'm going to put my timer to work TODAY. Thank and much love!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

It is easy to do....and sometimes fun....but we need a limiter. That's why we need a timer

@CelticBearWoman 2 месяца назад

I know!

@gaetanetheriault7877 2 месяца назад

Thank you Karen…for me it’s choosing a pattern & fabrics…I seem to have problem with colors. I’ve tried ‘everything’ so I can be more confident but O my…I struggle. Lord help!

@lindawoodard1330 2 месяца назад

I have made mistakes that turn out to be improvements

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

true...it can start with an oops

@sabastiannacostanzo121 Месяц назад

Thank you so much! My hang up has been free motion quilting a raffle quilt. You've inspired me to "just do it." I love to free-motion quilt. This is just one I'm afraid of messing up. I'm going to set the timer this evening!

@marybeth4002 2 месяца назад

This video hit me - there is so much truth to what you said and it refers to other aspects of one's life, not just quilting. "Overwhelmed in fear..." I didn't know I needed this today, but I did. Thank you!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

🤗🤗🤗

@thesewingbratt966 2 месяца назад

I've been trying to get started with an embroidery project a couple months now. I haven't made anything yet 😢😢😢 Thank you for pointing this out to me I'm headed up to my room and I am promising myself to get this done TODAY!!!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

🤗🤗🤗

@ShelleyK-kw9qj 2 месяца назад

Did you climb into my head for all the source material for this video?? 😊 All of it applies to me - and I greatly appreciate all your strategies! Just the encouragement and reset I need. Thanks so much 😍

@laurastratton8614 2 месяца назад

My daughter, her cousin and I have a text chat group. We talk about life and Quilting. But when I'm really stuck, They come through and tell me where my mistakes are and that it's good enough! Since it's only the three of us it's a perfect size Group. I'm also in some Facebook quilting groups but I never ask design questions there Because 150 answers would be no help at all!

@jeanfletcher3223 2 месяца назад

Since I prefer quilt patterns that look old, so I don't prefer to make "Modern Quilts", so there is less likelihood of many of the problems you mentioned.

@1043dawn Месяц назад

You got me! Thank you for this video. It is me 100%! The positive is that I am not alone. 😂. There must be a lot of us out there I am going to put some of your tips to work. I just need to get at it ❤❤❤❤❤

@andreaj2015 2 месяца назад

The timer is such a great tool. I saw you recommending it a few years ago and got one just to help me stay on track, use precious time wisely and see progress in small chunks of time (also not getting totally absorbed to the detriment of necessary chores)! I’ve also found doing 2 different projects at a time to be freeing as well. I’ve got a BOM going and another more freer project where I choose the fabric and placement. Both are satisfying for their own reasons. Can’t wait to see the squirrel 🐿️ project when you’ve finished. Thank you for all the wisdom.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Thanks Andrea

@judyguttadore8387 2 месяца назад

I made an I Spy quilt this past year and there were a number of parts to it that I had never done before. I kept telling myself to stop overthinking everything and to Just Get It Done. It turned out great and I thank you.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

good for you

@lizagervais8621 2 месяца назад

This video is so timely for me. I have fabric looking for the “right” pattern that I can’t seem to find. I was given several bags of scraps that I am trying to process and decide what to do. I have sorted through them several different ways and now I am trying to cut them for actual use. I’ve watched multiple videos about scraps and scrap quilts, including several of yours, and I am still having trouble on how I want to cut them and use them.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

You don't need to cut them all at once. Experiment with a couple.

@susanpalko31 2 месяца назад

It can be difficult to find the 'perfect' pattern for donated fabric. Very often they aren't our favourite design or colour choices. Go with Karen ' Just get it done ' .

@eileensecrest2185 2 месяца назад

Wow! How did you know? I just put aside a quilt yesterday because I had doubts about the colors, AND whether I had chosen the best pattern for the second block, which I had decided to do differently from the one shown in the pattern. I briefly contemplated making TWO quilts, then spent so much time figuring out whether or not I had enough material for both--ugh, hole getting dug deeper and deeper. Ive put it aside and chosen an easier quilt for which I had the pieces already cut. It can now think about that quilt while I work on another one.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

LOL...the mental gymnastics we do

@phyllisdippert2216 2 месяца назад

I just put a wip away in a drawer because i was so frustrated. I knew i was overthinking it. So i got out scraps and started working on a no stress project! Needed to hear this.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Fresh eyes....I am always amazed at how differently things can look in the morning

@coreygilles847 2 месяца назад

This video is wonderful. I have wanted to make a quilt coat for the last few months. I have a pattern, the fabric, the buttons are on the way, and I even pre washed the fabric…but I have been overwhelmed and overthinking cutting into the fabric…

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Mine is sitting on a hanger

@susanlee1827 2 месяца назад

I’m in the overthinkers club, too. I have made some progress by trying different patterns, different techniques, color combos I normally wouldn’t pick. It helps, but planning is my hero. Get it together before I start, and if I am stuck, take a few hours (or days) to contemplate. Oftentimes I will have a new perspective or even a brilliant solution to my “issue” by just hanging what I have on the heavy drape I have in front of my recliner…sitting with a cup of coffee, casually living with the current work I have (or haven’t) completed. I work in a very tiny space, so try VERY hard not to have more than one ufo at a time. This has helped me a lot to complete work. ❤❤❤❤

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

👏👏👏

@HumanFellaPerson 2 месяца назад

My grandma's name was also Karen Brown. I miss her very much! I think she would have enjoyed your videos as much as I do.

@s.s.2875 2 месяца назад

Agree - you’re a mind reader, Karen!! Or else you’ve been peeking in my sewing window! 😂 Needed this. Will probably listen a few more times. Thanks for your terrific content, time and time again. ❤

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Actually, I've been overthinking a bit myself 😎

@brit1945 2 месяца назад

Thank u for addressing the inner critic that shows up when we create ❤

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Just sitting there in waiting for trouble to start.

@livingweirdestherc6644 2 месяца назад

I let fear stop me from starting to quilt. Now I am almost done with my first quilt

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

🎉👏🎉

@kevinedgar7780 Месяц назад

Karen how did you get into my brain? I can look at quilt patterns for hours and not pick one. When I finally pick one, I search again because maybe there is something better. Maybe I should try different fabric. It seems never ending. I am going to try the timer technique and also remind myself that I am overthinking and move on. Thank you for this video.

@arvettadelashmit9337 2 месяца назад

There are only 28 more days and school left in this school year. After that, I should have free time to sew anytime I want to (during summer break). I can even stay up all night, if I want to. Having to keep myself ready to cover a job (keeps me from doing a lot of things I want to do). Getting to stay home is a real vacation to me.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Sounds like fun times ahead

@KezRJ 2 месяца назад

I thought I was the only one!! I've pretty much stopped doing improv piecing because the decisions are just too much. I decided to stick to patterns. My first quilt after this decision had a lot of leftovers, so I was mentally adding blocks and borders and driving myself crazy again! What helped was a pencil and some graph paper (or Excel) to work out what exactly I could do with the leftovers. Logic helped. Thanks for this great video!

@AuntieDeb71 2 месяца назад

OMG there she goes again, nailing exactly what's going on with me.

@jolene2334 2 месяца назад

I loved "every mistake is part of a quilts story" Will keep that quote with me always. I am relieved to see I am not the only one who is struggling with over thinking. Thought it was just me. Thank you for the video.

@JC-sf2qm 2 месяца назад

Karen.... you read my thoughts! I did a quilt a month in 2024 and that last quilt was spectacular.... so far this year is zero ... yes ... I am stuck!!! Thanks for a heads up ... I need a good shake😂

@phyllisburke4141 2 месяца назад

This is me and I totally recognize the problem. Im good at color, pattern choice, and skill but I do begin to over think. Thanks for the discussion.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

It's all play and you're having fun....until your not. 🤗

@sarahkinsey5434 2 месяца назад

Perfect timing, I'm really struggling with overthinking in my daily life, I honestly think I'm in a quarter life crisis. I'm 24, still live at home, and don't drive. I need to figure something out career/school wise since I won't be on my dad's insurance forever. I have had multiple referrals for my wisdom teeth but just can't pick up the phone and do it.

@susanmaxwell6033 2 месяца назад

Hey! You have got this! Break it down into small pieces. Phone call? Pull out the number and put it in your phone- you've started. Then put a reminder in your diary to ring later/ tomorrow Driving? Look up the process where you are. Career.... You must have an idea. Starting with where you want to be and working backwards can help. I want to be a teacher... I want to be leader of the UN... I want to good bake bread The good news is if you are watching this then you have an interest in project management, building a sky scrapper is the same as creating a quilt... Exciting times are ahead of you... 🎉 You can do this.🎉

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

You are in transition from youth to an adult and it's a tough time as one part of you wants to get out there but another part is afraid of pain. You start with nothing, take some bad jobs, make some bad choices....then you pick yourself up again and try to do better. You can do it...and we will all be here cheering you on.

@sarahkinsey5434 2 месяца назад

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I love communities like this, everyone is so supportive and amazing to complete strangers

@zohraarastu960 2 месяца назад

Karen, you hit the nail on the head. I have this issue and feel stuck. My wish is to make quilts for my 11 grandchildren and 3 greats, and I keep wondering like you said " will they like this" or " will they want a particular color" etc. Thanks for your suggestions I need to just get it done.

@DebiGoldben 2 месяца назад

All of those apply to me 😊 I think it’s time for me to just set a time and get started

@susanowen1709 2 месяца назад

Thank you for kicking my brain out of that endless loop! Before watching this video two days ago, my project had progressed as far as picking five fabrics, and a whole evening of looking at (translate: fretting over) layouts for rail fence blocks. As of today, with the number of fabrics increased to ten, I've made two-hundred and forty 3" squares, which I'll pair with an equal number of black pieces to make HSTs (good-bye for now, rail fence!) I've even gotten a start on the black squares, if you can call nine out of two-hundred and forty "a start." Thanks again for getting things jump-started 🙂

@trinettebrewer4838 2 месяца назад

Yes, yes, yes 🤣🤣 Thank you for letting us know that we are not alone!! And giving us ideas of how to fix it. And cant wait to see Hazelnut 😊

@janolson4579 2 месяца назад

My first time using jelly rolls to make an irish chain quilt, 2 different manufacturers, plus different pinked edges...catastrophe!! None of them lined up. Now I'm cutting them down and making a keyhole quilt.

@lexitejeda6209 2 месяца назад

Just this past few days I have been sewing scraps together in a decidedly “not thinking too much” way. The result has been that I do not actually like most of it. But it’s a good exercise in not overthinking, and I’ll see how it turns out in the end!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

It might take until you get the binding on.

@KatieMakesStuff 2 месяца назад

These are all of my ADHD symptoms in one video! Great advice on coping strategies!

@trixiebakergirl3947 2 месяца назад

Karen, your timing for this video was perfect! I am saving this to watch as my affirmation everytime I get stuck! You are a quilting gem! Thank you for sharing your wisdom, tips, tricks and friendly confident style. 😊

@terrigoodson759 2 месяца назад

Thank you! I needed this. The procrastination is overwhelming. I love quilting..I don't understand why I stop & stall. I enjoy seeing the final quilt. "Just do it" is the perfect slogan. 💕

@amandastratton8242 2 месяца назад

I have just made my 1st string quilt 8 inch squares and all the colours of the rainbow and more. I thought they looked messy until I sewed them altogether and just added a plain binding and now it looks great. So happy and thanks for your video tonight, I shall watch it regularly until it's embedded in my brain, as I'm guilty of some of your comments. Thank you for sharing with us Karen x

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Wonderful! glad to hear that you are moving forward

@fernie5128 2 месяца назад

Whew! I am reset my friend. Thanks for a wonderful video and I especially like your mental health message at the end. Thanks for bringing it up in a video about so much more than quilting. I can't wait to see Hazelnut...Cheers from Minnesota

@caronkamm6325 2 месяца назад

Always such good advice and so helpful to know we are not perfect, and we are not alone in our thinking. We should also tell ourselves that quilting is a form of art and art is not perfect, it is an expression of ourselves, even if we are following a pattern, we can make it ours

@kellyhord3228 2 месяца назад

You’re awesome!! And congrats on 400k!!! Whoop whoop!!!

@danielleharris2236 2 месяца назад

This is so accruate it hurts! Also, a good kick in the pants for me to continue working on my improv quilt that has been staring at me for several weeks. Just move forward and let it be :)

@michellebustamante3507 2 месяца назад

Karen how did you get in my head, LOL, you are reading my mind.

@marlenethompson864 2 месяца назад

Good video & tips! Thank you!

@chrismatheny9146 2 месяца назад

Great video!

@susanwid2099 2 месяца назад

Congratulations on 400k !!

@l.renault3044 2 месяца назад

I loved this! Over-thinking and self-doubt are my two worst enemies! I see you have reached 400,000! Congratulations! 👏

@annjacobs932 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@kimtanner8711 2 месяца назад

Awesome video. Blessings !!!

@sheilakeating9089 2 месяца назад

❤ your ideas

@debbypickett6389 2 месяца назад

Great advice

@catheydayton6493 2 месяца назад

Congratulations of 400K!!!🎉

@sherryfaires7931 2 месяца назад

Such great ideas and suggestions!

@suejames3793 2 месяца назад

This is an excellent video...for some reason, I make all the blocks for a quilt and store them for years. Fear of what? a new quilt?

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 2 месяца назад

Honestly Sue...you're just like me. All the fun for me ends when the blocks are done. After that is just a slog to the end. I found that if I just commit to 15 minutes of assembly a day, it eventually becomes a quilt top and then a quilt.