Originally Posted by Sandygirl
(Post 6898896)
PS: i don't ask for advice or opinions. That way I don't feel obligated to execute others' advice. IF you expect to take their advice, do so graciously. You asked them for their input. You gave permission, in fact. If it always makes you feel inferior, don't ask. Simple..IMHO. HUGZ.
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Do the quilt your way and I'm sure it will be beautiful. Don't compare yourself to others, although that is sometimes easier said than done. I don't usually ask advice, I just do it my way. Post a picture when completed. We're all rooting for you!
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"I yearn to do original, self-expressive work, but the ideas are just not there."
me thinks your ideas are there, they're just hiding! eventually it'll all work out! you'll see! if you want something bad enough, you can make it happen...can't wait to see it! |
Originally Posted by abdconsultant
(Post 6898938)
Surround yourself with other quilters, the best way to create is in a group. You will feed off of each other. In no time you will be able to see the possibilities in the process. it takes work and commitment. Make the quilt like you planned.
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Originally Posted by Mousie
(Post 6898996)
I feel your pain...pinterest!
I don't feel like I don't have any ideas...I have tooo many and can never decide. Pinterest gives me tons more ideas and you would think how's that gonna help? Bc you can make your own pages and mix and match blocks that can make it your own. I hope this helps, bc I am surrounded by ppl with very made up minds while I'm swimming in indecision. It helps me :) |
Originally Posted by Pagzz
(Post 6899044)
Here is a quote I like that might apply. I don't know the context this came from ....
"There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open… No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.” Martha Graham |
One of my English professors gave us some very helpful information when giving us writing assignments:
1) There are very few stories/events/experiences that are "new"in this world. 2) But OUR experiences are "new" to us - and that's what we are to write about. Examples: Giving birth, grandchildren, breaking a bone, losing a friend, having a car accident. There still are firsts "available" - such as landing on Mars, etc. - but most of us won't be doing them. By the way - to the original poster - are you also dealing with depression or bi-polarism? That could also contribute to the crashing from happy to not happy. |
Originally Posted by annesthreads
(Post 6901171)
I wasnt looking for advice and, to be fair to my sister, she wasn't intending to offer any. She expressed an interest in my project so I showed her the squares I'd cut out, we started to play with them, and she immediately saw a way to make the whole thing look much better. My reaction wasn't annoyance with her doing that, so much as a painful realisation that I'm not very good at what I've been trying to do, and I just don't have her creative eye. And then all my pleasure in the project just went, i realised I've been kidding myself, because I just don't have that creative imagination that she does.
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Originally Posted by tessagin
(Post 6899098)
First let me begin my saying I love your avatar. It's beautiful. If it's made by you, it was created by you.
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Originally Posted by Sarabela
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. I think you should use your own ideas, make it your own even if it's not as beautiful in your eyes as your sister's design. At least it will be yours and yours alone and your sense of accomplishment will be much greater. In the end you may decide you like what you did better than you expected!
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