tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post8950490986482403637..comments2024-03-28T14:17:27.760-04:00Comments on In Color Order: Tackling the Big Project: Sewing for Quilt MarketJeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-39308807490739598202016-09-13T16:28:03.120-04:002016-09-13T16:28:03.120-04:00The booths come with the poles and white curtains....The booths come with the poles and white curtains. The hard walls were constructed for me by Art Gallery Fabrics!Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-29090822232300876772016-09-13T15:27:05.260-04:002016-09-13T15:27:05.260-04:00I am getting ready for quilt market how do you get...I am getting ready for quilt market how do you get those hard walls for your booth? and those poles? Are those rentable?<br />Elaine Perezhttp://www.summercrafter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-28615846589835831822013-10-12T14:56:06.765-04:002013-10-12T14:56:06.765-04:00I had the "take one at a time", too, whe...I had the "take one at a time", too, when I was pregnant with the second child. The pregnancy was more challenging because of being less easier and having a little one already. I often said to myself "if you empty the dish washer than you can sit down and relax" or "if you load the washing machine you can sit down". Something like that. Helped a lot to get a few things done without hurting myself. Don't know if it's comparable but your words made me think of it.Franziskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884528499666801428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-66510013770399066402013-10-04T14:46:24.700-04:002013-10-04T14:46:24.700-04:00Such a great post, Jeni! Thanks for sharing your t...Such a great post, Jeni! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this subject!Heidi Stapleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06797935137918208939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-88234797366235670822013-10-02T12:53:40.566-04:002013-10-02T12:53:40.566-04:00Jeni, I can't thank you enough for this super ...Jeni, I can't thank you enough for this super helpful post! In fact I am in the midst of the craziness right now, getting ready for my first Quilt Market in Houston and feeling a bit swamped under all the pressure... My problem is that I often forget to take care of myself at the end of the day, especially after the long work hours and after taking care of my family. Planning, self reward system, taking one day at a time, and self care... all makes so much sense to me! ;DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13760376917202401901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-26462278215380929772013-10-01T16:26:54.079-04:002013-10-01T16:26:54.079-04:00Thank you - that's perfect! CheersThank you - that's perfect! CheersMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138934799620820150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-71578215446767690572013-10-01T00:01:37.369-04:002013-10-01T00:01:37.369-04:00Hi Melanie! They actually are pieced! And that is...Hi Melanie! They actually are pieced! And that is my Color Hex pattern that I used to make it! :)Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-81162382903511575022013-09-30T21:26:41.180-04:002013-09-30T21:26:41.180-04:00Hi Jeni, what a gorgeous booth. I really love tha...Hi Jeni, what a gorgeous booth. I really love that huge hexies quilt on your wall. Can you tell me if the hexies are appliqued or pieced? Could I make it by adapting your Colour Hex quilt pattern do you think? Thank you, MelanieMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138934799620820150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-26370878043731853272013-09-27T18:44:08.468-04:002013-09-27T18:44:08.468-04:00Thank you so much for this Jeni it's terrific ...Thank you so much for this Jeni it's terrific and perfect timing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703144715890398223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-78404934773473271242013-09-27T10:55:24.051-04:002013-09-27T10:55:24.051-04:00Thank you for another thoughtful, useful post! It...Thank you for another thoughtful, useful post! It helps me a lot to hear how organized creative people order things....I've been noticing how many little tips and bits I've learned from you and some others, have been quietly working their way into my everyday, making it better! Thank you for your time, insights, and energy!SarahZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848104380274247158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-80348892096505987092013-09-27T02:04:18.035-04:002013-09-27T02:04:18.035-04:00Hi Jeni
This was a really interesting post - than...Hi Jeni<br /><br />This was a really interesting post - thank you :-) I liked what you said about scheduling in relation to burn out. It's so easy to over do it. Scheduling breaks is a good idea. If you are planning well then you should definitely allow time for breaks! You have a great blog :-)<br /><br />MartineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-57548199136676771632013-09-27T00:49:19.705-04:002013-09-27T00:49:19.705-04:00I remember being in awe watching all of your quilt...I remember being in awe watching all of your quilt market sewing unfold on instagram and was SO impressed that you pulled it all off with such a beautiful booth at QM! Truly a feat. :)kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906525676759757900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-32040129182163243862013-09-26T10:09:16.331-04:002013-09-26T10:09:16.331-04:00Haha, right?Haha, right?Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-50836495512902088182013-09-26T10:08:57.519-04:002013-09-26T10:08:57.519-04:00I use safety pins to baste all of my projects, lar...I use safety pins to baste all of my projects, large and small! For really large ones I usually go to my local shop since they have more floor space than me! :)Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-74834257663304019102013-09-26T00:48:08.252-04:002013-09-26T00:48:08.252-04:00That might be a worthless rug, but it is an awesom...That might be a worthless rug, but it is an awesome sombrero. Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271081118785559268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-65527175134117059132013-09-25T23:42:18.085-04:002013-09-25T23:42:18.085-04:00Thanks for the insight. People like you make it s...Thanks for the insight. People like you make it seem so effortless. It's nice to know you're human too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-34565130368771640522013-09-25T17:27:16.129-04:002013-09-25T17:27:16.129-04:00I love your reward system, but I would be insanely...I love your reward system, but I would be insanely fat if I used food rewards. Like you and George, I have a pet - actually 2 cats. For my reward, I give myself a 15 minute break, and spend some quality time with them, petting or playing with them. They love to fetch, (yes they think they are dogs), or play with this mousey toy that hangs off a stick. It makes me really happy to spend time with them, and I know they love the attention.<br /><br />I do have a question for you. How do you baste a large project? Do you use safety pins or to you hand baste? Thanks.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07875338076567202555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-26580275295826416402013-09-25T14:35:39.730-04:002013-09-25T14:35:39.730-04:00I use candy rewards too - mostly for staying on to...I use candy rewards too - mostly for staying on top of my email. :-) "If you get your inbox down to 10 messages you may have a piece of sea salt caramel." And it's so good that you mentioned the self-care! It's so easy to put ourselves at the bottom of our to-do lists, but that never works out very well in the end.Hi! I'm Wendi!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06627414595010167147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-11656786781525618922013-09-25T14:34:09.782-04:002013-09-25T14:34:09.782-04:00This is perfect! Thank you for the wonderful tips...This is perfect! Thank you for the wonderful tips!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613618409262909590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-66989168561750857022013-09-25T13:01:17.285-04:002013-09-25T13:01:17.285-04:00Great post, Jeni! I always try to make a plan/sch...Great post, Jeni! I always try to make a plan/schedule, but I'm afraid I am amazing at underestimating how long something will take (even when I try to add extra time), so I'm usually behind almost immediately. One of these days... :)Esch House Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095448847070091632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-41496041041765626752013-09-25T12:58:27.714-04:002013-09-25T12:58:27.714-04:00Gorgeous booth, beautiful projects, great advice ....Gorgeous booth, beautiful projects, great advice ... thanks for taking the time to share all of this. I think you've earned another piece of chocolate or two or three!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-25944574260782340912013-09-25T12:31:14.959-04:002013-09-25T12:31:14.959-04:00OMG, now I'm even more impressed with all the ...OMG, now I'm even more impressed with all the output you created for Quilt Market, knowing how little time you actually had to work with! And not quite knowing how much fabric you'd have? That would have exploded my whole brain. You're truly a wonder woman!<br /><br />I love that you set work goals - I use that trick all the time, too. When I think about everything I have to do, I get overwhelmed and freak out. But if I give myself a specific and doable "work goal" for each day, and then I make myself stop working when it's accomplished, then I manage to meet deadlines. I used to make my daily goals too big, but now I limit myself to three things. Thanks so much for sharing your process with us!Diane Gillelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210339859168266767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-68965351366135060142013-09-25T12:13:18.774-04:002013-09-25T12:13:18.774-04:00I agree with Lisa about your excellent point regar...I agree with Lisa about your excellent point regarding self-care. One thing I didn't mention in my post is that after all these years I know I need to stop making by 8 pm or I'll start accidentally hurting myself & making mistakes.i learned I'm a start fresh in the morning person. <br /><br />I also like how it's clear for your experience that the more you tackle a big project like this, the better you can manage it. Experience counts!Liz Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082326421765682661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-23848424280293238182013-09-25T12:02:54.694-04:002013-09-25T12:02:54.694-04:00I love your chocolate rewards system. That would t...I love your chocolate rewards system. That would totally work with me, assuming I could be disciplined enough to truly wait until I had earned it :-)<br /><br />Planning, and breaking down into small pieces seems to be a common thread among all of our posts, but I think you may have been the first to point out the importance of taking care of yourself. Great point! And so easy to miss.Lisa Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448074595697802591noreply@blogger.com