Originally Posted by JanieW
I read the quilt police thread and some of the comments made me think about the issue of giving false praise.
When someone has made a quilt that is poorly put together or there isn't enough contrast with colour choices, or it just plain doesn't look right, are we being fair by complimenting them?
I don't believe in embarrassing a person by pointing out mistakes or telling them that they have to do it the "right" way. I don't believe in telling someone their work is lovely when it isn't. Being positive and encouraging is essential, but damning with faint praise is harmful.
Where is the line between trying to help someone improve their skills and being the dreaded hated quilt police?
The only ones who can say someones quilt is poorly made or the color choice the other person has made is wrong are the quilt police. Other than that lets just be gracious. If someone is posting a pic of their latest accomplishment unless it is for the ugliest fabric contest, then I would say they are proud and pleased with their choices unless specifically asking for Help. One persons colors are not someone elses colors. Anyone who takes the time and efffort to complete a quilt is deserving of a gracious comment. That is my anti quilt police statement and I will stand by it.