Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
I would rather not know. There was a post a few weeks ago where someone put up about 8 blocks they had made and wanted opinions on layout/border/something. And it was clear from their post they were proud of their blocks. Someone wrote "you did the blocks wrong" and pointed out the errors because in 2 blocks they had mixed up the orientation, which they might have meant to do it that way. So if someone does notice an error and it's correctable (e.g. not quilted) then maybe I wouldn't mind them pointing it out. I'd just rather have it be like "your blocks are beautiful. I like how you varied the layout in those 2 stars. Was that on purpose?" so it's a nice way to point things out rather than assuming I did it wrong, ya know?
Ditto this. I'm kind of sensitive and I am pretty open about that. If I spent hours on something that to me was really difficult, but maybe you had done it before and noticed my mistakes...I'd probably bawl my eyes out when you immediately point out my flaw. However I agree with Lucy here that there are ways to approach these things without being hurtful. ;)
I also think that if the person is just showing and telling then I would keep my mouth closed. But if they are asking for your opinion, then you have free reign in my opinion to tactfully give it. :)