Does it ever bother you that your work can look commercial?
#11
I really don't want to sound conceded. I just don't want to be wearing a dress I made and have someone assume I bought it at Penny's cause it is too good. I also don't want anyone to look at it and say WOW you had to make that in your basement either. I guess I just can't be satisfied.
#12
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Sometimes - when I am making things that I am planning to sell - I bite the bullet and use really cliched fabric choices. Patriotic, Christmas, Pastel-o-rama. I'm almost embarrassed to do it - but they do sell. So do it! Then make special things for yourself, family and friends. Your work is really beautiful. I may have to steal some hot pad patterns....
#13
Originally Posted by cjomomma
Mine always have so many flaws that I don't have that problem. I would probably get upset if someone thought it was bought at a store.
ditto, plus I hand quilt, embellish or do something to give it a personal touch
#14
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Originally Posted by kwhite
I really don't want to sound conceded. I just don't want to be wearing a dress I made and have someone assume I bought it at Penny's cause it is too good. I also don't want anyone to look at it and say WOW you had to make that in your basement either. I guess I just can't be satisfied.
All you need to do is find people to pay you big $$$ to custom make quilts for them!
Maybe you need to start putting your labels on the front!
#16
I think fabric choices make the difference. I went to a quilt show a few months ago and when I saw so many quilts at one time and could compare them side by side --- I saw quilts that appeared to have been made from a stash and some that looked like the maker purchased all the fabric at once for a pattern --- or that it was a kit. The latter group did have a commercial look to them, the material was just so matchy matchy.
#18
Originally Posted by Bottle Blonde
I think fabric choices make the difference. I went to a quilt show a few months ago and when I saw so many quilts at one time and could compare them side by side --- I saw quilts that appeared to have been made from a stash and some that looked like the maker purchased all the fabric at once for a pattern --- or that it was a kit. The latter group did have a commercial look to them, the material was just so matchy matchy.
#19
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It took me a long time for me to show my work to other people,as I began to learn what to do,then I couldn't wait for someone to see my work. I am offended if someone thinks my work is "store bought",but what is worse is when you give someone a quilt and they don't even unfold it to look at it. That is when I wonder if I should have done all that work.
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