What
not to do?
1. Don't listen to (or offer) 'always' and 'never' statements. There is no place for those absolutes and it's grossly unfair to attempt to limit someone else's quilting (or life) experiences. Personally, I would rather cut off a thumb than chop my small pieces into smaller ones.
2. Don't focus on the negative. Play to your strengths, reward your accomplishments, accept that you'll occasionally fail, aim for growth and improvement, follow your own path, and try new things without fear.
