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#42
I agree we are all too critical of our own work. We start with this vision of how it "should" look when finished. Then we experience all the "obstacles" along the way and see the little things that aren't quite as we first envisioned it. To us it seems imperfect. But to others looking at it, they see only the finished product and appreciate it for what it is, a lovingly made, hand crafted work of art.
#43
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Originally Posted by Dar-midlife
I think most of us are way too hard on ourselves. A few years ago, a wonderful (experienced) quilter whom I thought was perfect explained to me that she was the only one who knew where the mistakes were and I should keep in mind that "finished is better than perfect". It has stuck with me and I am working on "letting go"!
#44
I love to find unfinished treasures! For me it is fun to think of an unknown quilter having put so much work into a top and finishing it to the best of my ability. I particularly love antique tops and pay a lot to buy them. Fear no t ladies your quilt tops do get finished with a great deal of love.
#45
Originally Posted by sall
What is the ten foot rule and what is the gallping horse rule? I have never heard of either
galloping horse rule......look at it while galloping on a horse
In both instances, you can't look too critically!!!
LOL!!! Love it!
#47
Originally Posted by Connie Merritt
Originally Posted by laureneberhard
I use the 10 foot rule for all my quilts!!
If it looks great from 10 ft. away - it's good enough for me. If I still think it's bad, take it out and do it over. Guess what - I hardly ever take anything out and do it over. Just try it once and you'll see.
#48
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,152
Originally Posted by Quiltforme
Well said we are our worst critics!
#49
Originally Posted by Dar-midlife
I think most of us are way too hard on ourselves. A few years ago, a wonderful (experienced) quilter whom I thought was perfect explained to me that she was the only one who knew where the mistakes were and I should keep in mind that "finished is better than perfect". It has stuck with me and I am working on "letting go"!
#50
My friend who does all sorts of 'artsy' crafta and used to do custom orders on some of them, has decided that she will just make what she wants to with what she has, get an etsy (sp?) site set up and if somebody wants what she has, great, if not, no more searching everywhere for that special color yarn or flower or fabric that Ms. I M Particular just has to have, and no more sitting in the heat or cold at outdoor craft shows either.
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