What I learned about quilting
01-22-2013, 12:26 PM
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I have learned from quilting that while I am outspoken, impatient and don't have time to be a type A, when I quilt I have the patience of Job and become very gentle, knowing that the fabric is going to win if I start pulling it or twisting it. I've also learned that I can become lost in looking at seams that match and colors that work together. The third thing I've learned is that quilters are the most generous, kind and appreciative audience one could ever wish for...
01-22-2013, 02:07 PM
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01-22-2013, 02:26 PM
#44
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If I want to wad something up and put it in the trash there is absolutely no reason not to. It's my stuff. I am allowed to do whatever I wish with my stuff, including pitching it in the trash. I don't have to make excuses. I don't have to put effort into giving it to a thrift store. I don't have to continue working with something to give it to dogs. I do not have to do any of those things. And nobody is going to "guilt" me into doing any of those things if I don't want to.
You seriously have permission to just wad it up and pitch it in the trash if you're totally done with it. If you want to salvage or redeem it in some way, you have permission to do that too.
You seriously have permission to just wad it up and pitch it in the trash if you're totally done with it. If you want to salvage or redeem it in some way, you have permission to do that too.
Amen! I trash all kinds of stuff.
01-22-2013, 02:48 PM
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I learned that stash seems to grow and multiply. My DH suggested that I leave the light on in the sewing room. lol I once pulled out the scrap bin and sewed an entire top from it. When I put the rest back in the bin, I swear it was fuller than before.
As for throwing things away....that is truly everyone's personal business. My take is that I put my "undesirables" into a separate bag and either send it on to someone I know will use it or donate it to the community service group at the guild. It is my "pay it forward" opportunity. It is not really a big effort but it brings a nice reward. (And yes, some pieces end up in the trash at my house too.)
As for throwing things away....that is truly everyone's personal business. My take is that I put my "undesirables" into a separate bag and either send it on to someone I know will use it or donate it to the community service group at the guild. It is my "pay it forward" opportunity. It is not really a big effort but it brings a nice reward. (And yes, some pieces end up in the trash at my house too.)
01-23-2013, 05:51 AM
#49
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If I want to wad something up and put it in the trash there is absolutely no reason not to. It's my stuff. I am allowed to do whatever I wish with my stuff, including pitching it in the trash. I don't have to make excuses. I don't have to put effort into giving it to a thrift store. I don't have to continue working with something to give it to dogs. I do not have to do any of those things. And nobody is going to "guilt" me into doing any of those things if I don't want to.
You seriously have permission to just wad it up and pitch it in the trash if you're totally done with it. If you want to salvage or redeem it in some way, you have permission to do that too.
You seriously have permission to just wad it up and pitch it in the trash if you're totally done with it. If you want to salvage or redeem it in some way, you have permission to do that too.
01-23-2013, 07:00 AM
#50
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Location: Southwest Kansas
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Oh my goodness! Don't let me spoil your day. I'm just a fanatic (and proud of it) who gets upset when I see orange rinds and coffee grounds in the trash. They go in the compost. Everything in my house goes somewhere for a second or third use if possible. I make very little trash. Just trying to save the earth. So chill out! LOL
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