Originally Posted by quiltease
I'm one of those "perfect quilters" and let me tell you, I am just about ready to throw this whole obsession out the window. I see every flaw, no matter how small. But reading what you all have said. Hmmm. I'm not out to win a ribbon. My standards are set by me, so I can change them. I really need to thank all of you. I want to put the fun back into quilting, and I'm starting today. It'll take some time, but I'm hiding my seam ripper. And taking off my glasses. Maybe that way I can relax and just create.
I have one top waiting for me to finish. It's been draped over the frame for almost two years. I tried applique using steam a seam and some of the edges frayed when I blanket stitched them. So why finish? Why? Because it's one of the prettiest top I ever made. My own pattern. Will I finish it now? More likely than before reading what you've all said. I hope so. I'd love to see it on the wall someday. I'll stop rambling now.
Cozy quilter, yeah, I like that.
bev. :]
It has taken me a lot time to learn techniques bc I would get sidetracked if it wasn't coming out perfect.
I have a quilt that I started last year for one of my grandbabies, and haven't touched it for months, bc of some goofs that I tried to 'fix', by covering with a coordinating ribbon.
The ribbon was a good choice as far as colors go, and goes nicely with the blocks, but is a tad too wide, so I just came to a screeching halt, and everytime I think about getting back to this project, I think, ok if that ribbon is the hold up, why not take it off? I am known to do that sort of self torturing thing...but you know what?
She is six years old and it has princesses on it, and so I cut off many points. I was learning. I have come a ways since then, so I am going to leave the ribbon on and finish it so she can enjoy it while she still likes Cinderella!
yes, we overlook or don't even notice other ppl's boo boo's, and beat our selves up silly, over our own.
yup, Amma's got a good rule of thumb...back up to a 'normal' distance and if it's not glowing like Rudolph's nose...:-D