Originally Posted by
Pam H
Leslie, have you been quilting very long? This was a tough one to do if you are a beginner. If you enjoy quilting at all, maybe you could take a beginner class to learn the basics and go from there. If you just don't enjoy it then it might be time to quit. I realize it's not for everyone.
I have been quilting since 1998. I have had beginner classes and intermediate classes. I never expected to be perfect or do anything show-worthy, but I feel as though I am regressing in my skills. Part of my problem is that I feel guilty about all the money I've spent on fabric, books, patterns, and tools that I will never use. I figure I've got maybe 20 years left and won't be quilting for all that time. I hate doing the quilting, and I can't bring myself to send my quilts out for someone else to quilt, so I feel even guiltier for not finishing my pieces.
Sewbizgirl and BonnieI: thanks for the encouragement. I wish I could have a quilter's garage sale, but I know it would be so much work and probably wouldn't be worth the effort. Anybody want to come and shop in my stash?!
Leslie