When I started quilting I joined a local guild. There were several excellent quilters in the group who were very generous with their help. I would look at their work and would be very critical of my work. I was a very good sewer, but had never quilted so it was a whole new learning curve. When I look back on those quilts I have to admit they look pretty good. I was just too hard on myself.
Now 16 years later I am lot more confident and accomplished, but I have to admit the first projects were lots more fun even though they were not as well done. So much of my time is spent trying to bust stash or finish class projects or old projects that have been sitting for a few years. I seem to have lost the thrill someplace. I hope to get back to that excitement even if the work isn't perfect. Donna C