Every Quilt Doesn't Have to be a Masterpiece
08-10-2011, 09:15 PM
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This post just hits me in the heart. When I was your age, I was full of thoughts like yours -- was I good enough? As a Mom, as a PTA member, as a neighbor?
Now, 30 years later, I do what I like. If other folks like it, fine, if they don't, that's fine too.
I wonder, are there 'needlepoint police'? Are there 'weaving police'? Or is it just quilters who look for rules to follow?
Now, 30 years later, I do what I like. If other folks like it, fine, if they don't, that's fine too.
I wonder, are there 'needlepoint police'? Are there 'weaving police'? Or is it just quilters who look for rules to follow?
08-10-2011, 09:35 PM
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I started quilting a few years ago I am 27 now. I am always the youngest in everything quilting related around me. So far I have not found it to be a problem. Everyone excepts me for what I am lol.
I am the leader and coordinator for our church quilt club that I started. I think next youngest to me is in her 40's. I normally end up giving the demos on show and tell night. Not because I know everything and most of the ladies have been quilting longer then me but I am a computer junky and I find all the newest tips and tricks lol
With all that said. I quilt how I want with no quilt police or instructions and I dont think I will be making any master pieces any time soon lol and that is just find by me lol :D
Keep doing what you love. The only opinion that matters is yours. Is the quilt up to your standards no one else
I am the leader and coordinator for our church quilt club that I started. I think next youngest to me is in her 40's. I normally end up giving the demos on show and tell night. Not because I know everything and most of the ladies have been quilting longer then me but I am a computer junky and I find all the newest tips and tricks lol
With all that said. I quilt how I want with no quilt police or instructions and I dont think I will be making any master pieces any time soon lol and that is just find by me lol :D
Keep doing what you love. The only opinion that matters is yours. Is the quilt up to your standards no one else
08-10-2011, 10:31 PM
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Right on folks! It's taken me awhile to get back into quilting for all of the reasons specified here.....
Fortunately, the guild I joined has a bunch of neat ladies of all ages who follow the same guidelines...we are all on a journey and learning as we go.
Don't let the **** get you down! Just do it, and you will be surprised and delighted at how happy those around you will jump at the chance to get those items you create.
Fortunately, the guild I joined has a bunch of neat ladies of all ages who follow the same guidelines...we are all on a journey and learning as we go.
Don't let the **** get you down! Just do it, and you will be surprised and delighted at how happy those around you will jump at the chance to get those items you create.
08-11-2011, 03:31 AM
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You Go Girl! ! ! I am a new quilter. Heck, I haven't even completed my first project yet. I just finished an applique class last week. My opinion..Time to find a new group of ladies to hang out with. Older does not mean wiser (or smarter). I have a mother in law who thinks she is the 'WO-MAN' and I can do nothing right. Well, I've had it with her and her snooty nose in the air attitude. If she can do better, I say, 'Go For It Babe'. You keep doin' whatch'er doin'. And forget those bunch of people. The class I took had the most awsome instructor and classmates. I'm sorry these people are making you feel bad. Our instructor told use that our quilts are our own and we can make them any way we want....Never give up the Quilt! ! ! Horray for you! ! !
08-11-2011, 03:35 AM
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Hahaha, Leslie, now days there are police for EVERYTHINGGGGG..............LOL
Originally Posted by LeslieFrost
This post just hits me in the heart. When I was your age, I was full of thoughts like yours -- was I good enough? As a Mom, as a PTA member, as a neighbor?
Now, 30 years later, I do what I like. If other folks like it, fine, if they don't, that's fine too.
I wonder, are there 'needlepoint police'? Are there 'weaving police'? Or is it just quilters who look for rules to follow?
Now, 30 years later, I do what I like. If other folks like it, fine, if they don't, that's fine too.
I wonder, are there 'needlepoint police'? Are there 'weaving police'? Or is it just quilters who look for rules to follow?
08-11-2011, 03:46 AM
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You go girl! I, for one, needed to hear that! I am not the greatest quilter, but I love it. It is my therapy of sorts. It relaxes me and gives me a sense of peace. My sewing room is my sanctuary in many ways. Thank you for speaking out. Quilting is a competition only if you want it to be.
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