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I quilt to please myself. When I don't, I no longer enjoy the process and it becomes a chore. I am glad you found your balance.

What a blessing for you to learn that at an early age! It really carries over into all areas of your life and makes for a more balanced lifestyle. Good for you!!

Yes, I agree, a quilt is to be enjoyed. Life is a journey but we don't have to make everything in it a challenge and a chore. I choose to quilt and enjoy......

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Originally Posted by mshollysd

Pumpkin Patch, I have been quilting for over 35 years and I am just like you. One day I figured out that the quilting police is not coming over to arrest me because one of my corners isn't perfect. Even on my avatar, that quilt was painted with fabric paint, not embroidered. You would have thought I had committed a crime. So I salute you!!!! You figured out something that I didn't for 30 years. Go for it and I am proud of you!!!

I think the painting on the fabric in your quilt is WONDERFUL! Also - not everyone can PAINT! So I find it fantastic to see things like that, things that surprise you in a quilt. You truly have a talent. ;)

I know what you mean though, the quilt that is my avatar is one that I designed on EQ. That center star made me so mad when I attempted to piece it...it looked on screen like it would go together pretty easily as long as I was careful about cutting accurately, but it turned out to be a NIGHTMARE. So...I fused it like raw edge applique instead. LOL* It probably is a quilting sin, but what the heck. It's going to be a wall quilt, not a bed quilt, so it will likely never be washed. I did a trapunto technique that I learned from Patsy Thompson, with variegated rayon decorative thread and I just love it.

Let me see if I can find a picture...

One learns so much as one ages. The most important thing is accepting yourself. Not letting someone else tell you how to feel about yourself can be a hard one to learn but once learned the world is your oyster. It still hurts when something derogatory is said - not for long though. :)

I like your center. I like how the teal is framed by the pink. Those are the colors I see.

Good for you. The only person you need to please is yourself. If someone says something critical, let it go in one ear and out the other. If you are happy with the project, then it is perfect.
Sue

on a much smaller scale...i felt that to. that a quilt had to be complicated and a masterpiece....But, i gravitate to striking, simple quilts. so now, i just strive to keep it simple and enjoy the moments. i quilt for myself, family and to donate. and i've not been disappointed yet. so....enjoy your journey. look forward to seeing your quilts. :D

That's what quilting is all about, anything other than that, then it becomes a J.O.B.!!! I've made quilts for myself, that I love, I've made quilts for others that are also loved, have also made quilts for others that have not been 'loved' and they were 'regifted', and quilts for fund raiser auctions that may bring $20 or $2000 (yeh, ok, I'm exagerating on the $2000, but a girl can dream! haha). But at the end of the day, it's MY hobby and it's what I see in my 'masterpiece' as 'perfection'. Everyone has different skills and needs and ultimately it's the happiness that quilting accomplishes for each of us, as the unique individuals that we are, that counts.

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Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter

Thank you for the encouragement! I have an in progress SBS quilt - guess how long it's been in progress? Since WAYYYY back when the patterns were online and FREE! LOL* I have about 14 blocks done, but it for me too has been a huge learning experience. You make me want to get back at it. That was the quilt that motivated me to learn paper piecing, and the first mariners compass I'd ever done was the one in that quilt - and it is AWFUL. But I am not going to rip it, because in many ways it is a memory book of sorts of my progression. Now I just need to finish the other bazillion blocks in the quilt! ;)

I coordinate a block of the week group for Jennifer; we would love to have you join us! You don't have to make the block every week, but it is very encouraging and a lot of fun. You can find more info on how to join at www.sylviasbridalsampler.com.

I have three rules to good quiltmakeing: Accurate measuring and/or marking; Accurate cutting; Accurate piecing.
Beyond these three it is the quilt makers choise.
Also........creativity can be in simple things. It is not always the wowiness of the quilt.