I do the same. My appllique & quiltiing stitches were the worst. When I started. If not taken. Under the wings & encouraged, who knows if I would have stayed the course, probably not, I' m. Such a perfectionist when it comes to quilting

I love helping other quilters, especially newbies,, they. Get. So. Excited

I can always find something nice to say. Sometimes it is simply "I love the scale of the fabrics you've chosen" but I'll always find a compliment.

I truely believe that you can always find something that is nice to say. If that person is actually asking for your advice or opinion, then maybe it'd okay to offer constructive opinions, but even then, find nice first, give opinion last.

I 4th it!

I try to find something I like about the work, I ask about the quilter and it is interesting what you find out. I have been thinking about having the boards name and web address put on cards because I encourage every quilter I meet to check out our site, I think they can all benefit from the site or we can benefit from them.

There is always something I can compliment them about...the fabric, the time, the design, the work, etc....for every quilt made I believe it's a labor of love :D

The greatest gift is LOVE..... I try not to forget that. Love goes into every quilt we make...... and sweet, kind words are a good expression of love..... I try to always find something loving to say.....

I think it's a shame to let someone think their work is fine when it's not and they don't know it. I have picked up pieces for sale that were terrible and have said this is interesting color choice but the workmanship is not something I would pay for.

This brought tears to my eyes........ a true lesson in life!!!!

I totally agree because I'm sure everyone does their best when making a quilt. I keep my earliest quilts where I can see them just to remind me that I finally learned how to cut straight (most of the time anyway) strips, the importance of accuracy in cutting, sewing, and squaring my blocks, and that bindings look better squared at the corners rather than rounded....I am so glad people made positive comments to me and gave me encouragement to keep on trying.