Every Quilt Doesn't Have to be a Masterpiece
08-10-2011, 05:26 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter
Originally Posted by mshollysd
Pumpkin Patch, I have been quilting for over 35 years and I am just like you. One day I figured out that the quilting police is not coming over to arrest me because one of my corners isn't perfect. Even on my avatar, that quilt was painted with fabric paint, not embroidered. You would have thought I had committed a crime. So I salute you!!!! You figured out something that I didn't for 30 years. Go for it and I am proud of you!!!
I know what you mean though, the quilt that is my avatar is one that I designed on EQ. That center star made me so mad when I attempted to piece it...it looked on screen like it would go together pretty easily as long as I was careful about cutting accurately, but it turned out to be a NIGHTMARE. So...I fused it like raw edge applique instead. LOL* It probably is a quilting sin, but what the heck. It's going to be a wall quilt, not a bed quilt, so it will likely never be washed. I did a trapunto technique that I learned from Patsy Thompson, with variegated rayon decorative thread and I just love it.
Let me see if I can find a picture...
08-10-2011, 06:12 AM
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Can you imagine how boring life would be if we were all "master quilters" - some of my most popular quilted stuff was what I called the big mistakes. I love the whole process - from finding fabric to sewing the binding - there is room out there for all of us - I feel like I do create a masterpiece - because when my family and friends see my quilts they love them as much as I loved to make them - that is all that matters to me. Hurrah to you pumpkin quilter - "we are tired, and we are not going to take it anymore"...
08-10-2011, 07:41 AM
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I think people who find fault and put others down do so because they are unhappy - either with themselves or their life. It is up to us not to buy in to their remarks. Everyone is on their own journey. If you do the best you can,keep trying to improve, and have fun what more do you need.
08-10-2011, 08:01 AM
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I too am fairly new to quilting. I had been hard on myself if my blocks were a little off, but, I have learned a lot here. No one is perfect, and if you can't see the mistake by someone riding by on a horse your fine.
I am more relaxed now and love creating and colors.
I too wanted to go to art school when I was younger. I love art
I am more relaxed now and love creating and colors.
I too wanted to go to art school when I was younger. I love art
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