Originally Posted by
dc989
I've struggled with self criticism too, but have found in some circles (esp my guild) that everyone tears down their own work. It seems like it's not "cool" if you are proud of your work. An older woman I've known for years always said "thank you. I like this one too". I try to follow her example.
In that regard I know that every one of my quilts have something I would think of as less than perfect. But it's a matter of gracefulness to be able to take a compliment well, so like your friend I do the same. And I sometimes admit "this is one of my favorites." At the time that I quilted it, it probably was. I always enjoy the current quilt I'm working on.