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Old 04-11-2011, 11:47 AM
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My DH says I am not the least bit creative because every time I sew, quilt, bake, garden, paint, write, etc. I do my own thing instead of following a set pattern, or rule, or recipe, or guide of some type. He says creative means doing EXACTLY what the plan says and not changing it one tiny bit. I say if I want it the way someone else does I will do their way, if I want it my way I will do mine.

What are your thoughts on being CREATIVE?
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Old 04-11-2011, 11:51 AM
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That's the weirdest definition of creative I've ever heard. It seems to me that doing your own thing is MORE creative than following a pattern, plan, etc.
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Old 04-11-2011, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TeriD
That's the weirdest definition of creative I've ever heard. It seems to me that doing your own thing is MORE creative than following a pattern, plan, etc.
Agree 100 % :)
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Old 04-11-2011, 12:01 PM
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this is the exact opposite of creative.

creative people develop/design original ideas and therefore rules/plans aren't even a consideration yet - they are developed along with the creative idea.

this is why people design an original quilt and then make it before they actually prepare and sell a pattern for the mass public to use.
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I say your DH has it completely back wards. His way is not creative infact it restricts all creativity. You can tell him I said that. :-).
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Old 04-11-2011, 12:03 PM
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I believe being creative is being able to adapt something from its original form to make something different. Just keep creating your own designs. keep up the good work
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Old 04-11-2011, 12:06 PM
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I think you;re CREATIVE
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Old 04-11-2011, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TeriD
That's the weirdest definition of creative I've ever heard. It seems to me that doing your own thing is MORE creative than following a pattern, plan, etc.
ditto!!
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Old 04-11-2011, 12:10 PM
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I think you are more creative when you create the pattern as well as the quilt. Without your creativity it wouldn’t even exist this way.
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Old 04-11-2011, 12:11 PM
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donttell your husband but I think he has it ass backwards... lol
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