Not everyone is of the same skill level. As people sew they improve. I don't believe it is right to criticize when they have done their best. Quite often they know it needs improving on but they don't need to be discouraged by criticisms. As far as color choices, not every one enjoys the same colors or color scheme. As the saying goes: "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder." Someone may have done the very best they can just to have someone else criticize their work. Find something good to say or don't say anything.
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?