Originally Posted by
Cagey
I've been working with an instructor to "hone my skills". I'm probably being too sensitive but seems like she is turning into the quilt police. Every little oops she is sure to point out and only criticizes and is not very encouraging.
I'm not a newbie to quilting and appreciate constructive advise. What do you think?
By your own admission, you are not a novice quilter and your reason for studying with this instructor is to fine tune your skills. That cannot be done without pointing out the small things that could be improved in your work. What you are calling criticism could very easily be the honest critique that is necessary for you to grow. Seems to me she is doing just what you say you want of her. As Scissor Queen said, ego stroking is not a skill builder.