The big plus in joining these forums, for me anyway, is all the wonderful ideas I get and help too when I need it. Most quilters love to share. Non-quilters don't always get what we do, so for most of us, it's a great pleasure to share with those that do "get it". Non-sewing people think our selvages are "weird"....HeeHee.
I use to get intimidated by what other's did. Then I decided that while mine might not be the greatest, I did it!!! Now I will share and hope someone else will have the courage to do it too. That's how we learn...