Question about frequent questions asked
#11
I was new once and I'm sure I asked questions that had been asked and answered many times. I'd been on here quite awhile before I realized that if I'd just click on SEARCH and ask my question there I'd usually find the answer. I think a lot of times it's just a matter of not knowing how or being comfortable with using all the facilities that this board provides.
#12
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 3,430
Repeat questions are fine with me as I probably missed the question the first, second or third time (LOL) and besides the same people do not always answer the same question so I feel I get to hear from more people. And, I just like to visit since I'm home alone most of the time I can feel connected to friends.
#14
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 24,406
When I was a newer be, I did not realize/understand about the "search" function.
Most of the questions have multiple choices for an answer.
To prewash or not to prewash fabrics before cutting is an example.
After a while, one figures out what methods/procedures/processes one prefers.
But there is no reason to re-invent the wheel, either, if one can help it.
It makes sense to get opinions from others more experienced.
I do not agree with what some of the people do - and they do not agree with how I do some things.
One will make mistakes. (Or as I prefer to put it - I learned something new/different - or - I learned an inefficient way of doing something) It's part of the experience.
One of the most fun things about quilting is that one can have a usable item at almost any level of expertise.
Most of the questions have multiple choices for an answer.
To prewash or not to prewash fabrics before cutting is an example.
After a while, one figures out what methods/procedures/processes one prefers.
But there is no reason to re-invent the wheel, either, if one can help it.
It makes sense to get opinions from others more experienced.
I do not agree with what some of the people do - and they do not agree with how I do some things.
One will make mistakes. (Or as I prefer to put it - I learned something new/different - or - I learned an inefficient way of doing something) It's part of the experience.
One of the most fun things about quilting is that one can have a usable item at almost any level of expertise.
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 2,299
When I first joined and asked questions, one of the first few answers was invariably "This has been asked before" with a link to the thread. I learned to search for myself.
Links to previous threads are useful, as there are always good discussions in them.
Links to previous threads are useful, as there are always good discussions in them.
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