I found the Quilt Police!!
09-03-2012, 05:37 PM
#31
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I have a lot of work in this regard. it is hard to change old habits. When I was learning to sew and was in 4-H club, everything had to be perfect to win a blue ribbon. I think quilting does require some perfection, but I will never be perfect.
09-04-2012, 03:02 AM
#33
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Originally Posted by Bamagal
I found the Quilt Police!! They live in my head!! They fuss about my points! My sewing techniques, my choice of design and won't let me sew at all without having the ripper within close reach. Heaven help me if a seam line is slightly off!! Will I ever learn to just enjoy sitting down to sew??
09-04-2012, 03:47 AM
#34
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Location: Florida
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I wonder if they are the friends that 'police ' my work also
Blessings Kay in Hot FL
Blessings Kay in Hot FL
Originally Posted by Bamagal
I found the Quilt Police!! They live in my head!! They fuss about my points! My sewing techniques, my choice of design and won't let me sew at all without having the ripper within close reach. Heaven help me if a seam line is slightly off!! Will I ever learn to just enjoy sitting down to sew??
09-04-2012, 06:04 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by Neesie
Yes, you will! I used to be like that, believe it or not. 
Way before quilting, I used to sew garments and craft items. If I noticed a stitch out of place, out came the seam ripper. Drove myself crazy. Well, my eyes aren't as good as they used to be (even with glasses) and I no longer have the patience for "perfect" stitches. I still try to have my points and seams where they should be but no longer beat myself over the head about "the little things." Thing is, most people don't even notice those little things, whether they're perfect or slightly crooked. I don't enter contests and am the first to admit my sewing isn't perfect . . . and am a lot happier for it! 
Like I tell my DGD, strive for perfection but be happy with well-done.
Way before quilting, I used to sew garments and craft items. If I noticed a stitch out of place, out came the seam ripper. Drove myself crazy. Well, my eyes aren't as good as they used to be (even with glasses) and I no longer have the patience for "perfect" stitches. I still try to have my points and seams where they should be but no longer beat myself over the head about "the little things." Thing is, most people don't even notice those little things, whether they're perfect or slightly crooked. I don't enter contests and am the first to admit my sewing isn't perfect . . . and am a lot happier for it! Like I tell my DGD, strive for perfection but be happy with well-done.
09-04-2012, 06:26 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
We are our own worst enemies! We drive ourselves crazy, worrying and fussing about the imperfections in our projects. These will never be noticed by others but we can't stop ourselves from pointing them out. I am making a conscious effort to not point out my oopsies to others. If it was my quilt, I wouldn't fret over it so why do I have to make sure that everyone sees my mistakes?
09-04-2012, 06:43 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
We are our own worst enemies! We drive ourselves crazy, worrying and fussing about the imperfections in our projects. These will never be noticed by others but we can't stop ourselves from pointing them out. I am making a conscious effort to not point out my oopsies to others. If it was my quilt, I wouldn't fret over it so why do I have to make sure that everyone sees my mistakes?
09-04-2012, 08:04 AM
#40
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So glad to see this post. I've been quilting for more than 30 years and am yet to be perfect. Hardly! I agree with ckcowl - - there is only one Master Quilter. My motto is, 'progress, not perfection.' Learn from your mistakes; incorporate 'intentional' errors into your quilts as the quilters who came before us did. If I wanted perfection, I'd still be working on my first quilt.
Most importantly, be kind to yourself. Remember, this is SUPPOSED to be fun, enjoyable, relaxing; a creative outlet.
Quilt on!
Jane
Most importantly, be kind to yourself. Remember, this is SUPPOSED to be fun, enjoyable, relaxing; a creative outlet.
Quilt on!
Jane
