as a self taught quilter of many years I finally found a quilt guild, I was so intimidated by these women and their skills, but they were also very incouraging and stressed "you are making a quilt for you, no one else. ejoy the process and learn all you can but HAVE FUN". that has stuck and just enjoy what I do and don't try to make a masterpiece every time but do get some ooooohhhhh's at the show and tell section of our meetings.