UFO Buster Tips

Pat Sloan is posting tips on busting UFOs (UnFinished Objects). I have a good idea of the number of UFOs I have... Some are quilting, two are Highland dance related, and a number of other sewing projects. My goal is to decrease the number of unfinished projects I have hanging around...

TIP 1:
The first tip is making a list of unfinished projects.  Here is my first attempt at a UFO list...

• Group A - Almost done
  
  • Hallowe'en Quilt - Now done, Oct 24
  • Hand print quilt for dh
  • My youngests Quilt - ready for quilting
• Group B – Almost done but ... give away
  
  • Black Highland Dance Vest
    needs braid, and buttons - then put up for sale
• Group C – Patially done AND I LOVE the project and WANT to finish it
  
  • My sons quilt
  • My mom's purse (Birthday Gift)
  • Top for Me
  • Tshirt Remake for my husband
  • Kilt for my oldest - finish hand stitching

• Group D – Partially done but....Do you REALLY want to finish them?
  
  • Rocking Chair Cushions - for my mom
  • A small bag, with heart appliqué (demo from sewing show)
    going to use as free motion practice...
• Group E – Barely started
  
  • My older daughters quilt - Yes I want to finish this, but need to get a few UFOs done before I start another big project
  • A baby quilt I'd cut out years ago
    Its quite happy in its ziplock bag, I think I'll keep it for a bit, love the fabric, no time to finish right now...

TIP 2: In order to finish you MUST.... PICK SOME to work on!!!! And she suggests picking 3-10 to work on.

• Pick one that's fast to finish
  
  • The halloween wall hanging -- DONE
  • Hand Print Quilt for DH
• Pick one that has a deadline
  
  • My mom's bag -- DUE Nov 7
• Pick one you love
• My Youngest Daughters Quilt -- DUE Nov 7

TIP 3: Time - Must set aside time each day! My goal is to set aside 10-15 minutes while the kids are at school and 15-30minutes after they go to bed.  The goal is to work a minimum of 15minutes on an UFO.  Any extra time can be on new projects...  UFOs must be done first... Oh and Mending will be done on Mondays!  First thing...