A new pattern and lovely fabrics always excites me – so much that I am tempted to skip the essential preparation steps. Skipping preparation can definitely affect your project.

These simple steps when done routinely, can improve your project quality and minimize your headaches.

I will cover each of these in subsequent posts. They can be performed in any order. Some should be completed for each project (#1 – #3); others should be done on a monthly basis (#4 – #5).

If you have any routine steps that you take to prepare for a project, please share them with us.