To quilters, UFO doesn’t just mean “unidentified flying
object.” It can also refer to fabric objects you aren’t finishing. Most quilters, whether
they’ve been at it months or decades, have a stash of UFOs hiding somewhere – in
closets, under beds, in boxes and in sacks. Most quilters have a LOT more UFOs
than they’re willing to admit, even to themselves. They start with the best of
intentions: a pattern you just adore, prints you can’t leave the store without.
Then something happens; some mistake you can’t sort out. Suddenly it isn’t as
cute/easy/fun as you thought. So, you stash it and move to a more rewarding
quilt. This was a UFO for nearly a year. It was too large for a lap quilt, too
small for a bed. It wanted a border, but hated all my ideas. Then John found
this pretty floral, on a shelf too high for me. I should definitely bring him
shopping more often.
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