It seems that we all wish for more time to sew, but if you don’t have any way to add more than 24 hours to the day, think about another option. If you break down your sewing tasks into small “bits,” it’s amazing how much you can accomplish.
For example, if you only have a few minutes, take advice from Nancy Zieman in her 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew book, or the 10-20-30 Minutes to Quilt title. Her advice is instead of looking at the big picture of all the tasks needing to be done, break them up into smaller ones. It’s akin to putting short bits of information on your to-do list, just so you can cross them off and see your progress.
If you want to make a quilt, but fear you’ll never get it done, check out Meryl Ann Butler’s 90-Minute Quilts book….you can actually do these clever quilts in the time allotted. I tried some! There are 15 projects you can sew up in an afternoon, even if you’ve never quilted before. So if you need a quick baby gift or throw for TV watching, you’ll find the perfect inspiration, and you can probably use fabrics from your stash. This book is also great if you’re teaching a child, as the quilts are simple and pieces are good sized, to eliminate frustration. In addition to quilts, there are pillow covers, tote, game boards, wall hanging and a shawl.
So, rather than wishing for more time to sew, think about what you can do with the time you have and use it to the max!