Too critical of your own work?
06-06-2010, 07:30 PM
#71
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Originally Posted by grandma Janice
thanks for this thread, I needed to be reminded to not be so hard on myself. I am just finishing a quilt that has had me very discouraged.
06-06-2010, 10:32 PM
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I failed to give you my e-mail earlier requesting a copy of the essay. It is: [email protected] Thanks so much.
06-06-2010, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bstanbro
I so often read posts where people are having a hard time enjoying quilting because they are so critical of their work. I keep wanting to share something, but I fear it's a copyright infringement. I think I have figured out a way to do it without stepping on anyone's toes.
When I learned to quilt two years ago, I took a course at our local community college. My quilting instructor did our class such a tremendous service by first reading an essay to us. It was the first thing she said or did. It's the single most important reason I have been able to be forgiving of my work and quilt for the sheer joy of it, becoming a better quilter in the process. (I still have a LOT to learn.)
It's an essay by Teri Christopherson entitled "The Perfect Quilt," and it's published in one of her books. I don't know which one. If you would like to read it, send me a PM with your email, and I will send it to you. (I don't think I'm infringing on a copyright if I do it this way. I'm not selling it after all.)
Until then, enjoy.
When I learned to quilt two years ago, I took a course at our local community college. My quilting instructor did our class such a tremendous service by first reading an essay to us. It was the first thing she said or did. It's the single most important reason I have been able to be forgiving of my work and quilt for the sheer joy of it, becoming a better quilter in the process. (I still have a LOT to learn.)
It's an essay by Teri Christopherson entitled "The Perfect Quilt," and it's published in one of her books. I don't know which one. If you would like to read it, send me a PM with your email, and I will send it to you. (I don't think I'm infringing on a copyright if I do it this way. I'm not selling it after all.)
Until then, enjoy.
06-07-2010, 05:09 AM
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06-07-2010, 11:54 AM
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I have made and hung the most imperfect wall hanging that you can imagine in my sewing area. Wavy borders, poor machine quilting, uneven, you name a mistake I made it on this quilt. But it has a place of honor because as I become a better quilter I can easily gauge how far I have come. I proudly show it off. If I get a chance, I will post a pic of it so you can all have a good a laugh!!!
06-07-2010, 12:27 PM
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This theme was perfect for me! I have always tended to point out my mistakes! I have struggled with thread tension when doing FMQ but I recently got a new Sapphire 875 machine with automatic tension so I am more satisfied with my machine quilting now. But, reading this topic and comments lets me know I am not alone! This board is truly awesome.
And, I am FMQ a baby quilt today and this is the first one I have done using starch/starch/starch! Oh my goodness - it is so much easier.
Have a good day all and Happy Quilting.
And, I am FMQ a baby quilt today and this is the first one I have done using starch/starch/starch! Oh my goodness - it is so much easier.
Have a good day all and Happy Quilting.
06-07-2010, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bstanbro
Originally Posted by janbeckley
I am a new quilter, and was feeling badly because some of my corners did not line up. My darling daughter in law told me that her "quilts are not perfect either, but the love that goes into making them - IS" My son is responsible for the statement...
06-07-2010, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Honey
I was doing a block (Prarie Queen) and kept getting it wrong. Ripped 4 times. When DH asked why I was talking to myself I told him what happened. He said "it looks fine to me, you just made a new block. You can call this one Prarie King". That's when I knew I was taking it way to sereously.
now when i go upstairs, he says (every single time) "going up to relax are you?" lol
06-07-2010, 02:47 PM
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I read the sweetest story in a devotional book of two grandmothers teaching their granddaughter to quilt: one very critical and one very praising. The second grandma would say (and I use this ALL the time) "Who can tell the difference on a galloping horse?"
06-07-2010, 03:40 PM
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I have a children's book that deals with this exact thing. It is called Regina's Big Mistake (can't remember the author) and I read it to my students at the start of the school year. The message of the story is that you will make mistakes but if you keep trying anyway, you'll end up with something beautiful.
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