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    Old 12-23-2010, 06:44 AM
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    Originally Posted by clem55
    Why would anyone want to tell another they don't like a quilt that they made? That would be so rude!! I believe there is always something nice you can say. If a person is asking for ADVICE or suggestions, that is different. Even then you can be gentle in your response.
    I love your beautiful response. Amen!
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    Old 12-23-2010, 06:50 AM
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    Knowing the hard work and personal love that goes into a quilt I would never say anything bad about one. mho
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    Old 12-23-2010, 06:57 AM
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    Most of the time when I don't like a quilt, it's because I don't like the fabric choice or color choice, but that's why we all have different tastes. So I give a compliment on the pattern (or whatever I do like about the quilt) and keep the rest to myself.
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    Old 12-23-2010, 07:03 AM
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    No matter what a quilt looks like, I can appreciate the time and effort that was put into it by the maker. We all are proud of our work and like to hear the positive things about it. I may not like it but I won't tell the maker that.
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    Old 12-23-2010, 07:06 AM
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    I would consider the "quilt police" the ones that say something negative, even if they are just expressing their opinion. I don't like every quilt, but I am sure the maker don't care to know that.
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    Old 12-23-2010, 07:37 AM
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    I always try to say something positive. That's particularly because my tastes seem to be the opposite of what most people like, so I'm pretty sure that most people usually hate my quilts. I don't want them bashing mine (although they do somewhat frequently), so I don't bash theirs.
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    Old 12-23-2010, 10:39 AM
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    I've had a few projects turn out to be less than I expected. But I was proud of them cause I did it and I learned something in the process. It would hurt me if someone said, "Your seams don't match. . .Your points are cut off. . . That's a bad color choice." I try to focus on the positive rather than the negative cause I realize how much of ourselves goes into every project.
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    Old 12-23-2010, 10:49 AM
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    I am personally amazed at the talent on this board. As many have said, something may not be my taste or "my cup of tea", but I can still appreciate and applaud the love and effort that another has put in their creation. To all on here I say "keep it up, love what you do and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!"
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    Old 12-23-2010, 01:44 PM
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    I have never seen a quilt yet, that did not have atleast one beautiful aspect to it :D:D:D
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    Old 12-24-2010, 03:34 AM
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    Apparently I listened to your mother as well. However, I also believe that if you ask the question, you should be prepared to hear the answer.
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