You ever think your just not good at this ?
01-01-2011, 11:05 AM
#71
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I am almost always ready for a project to be done with. With that said, I think it is mostly because I am so anxious to start on the next one. I am definitely not perfect at quilting but I am a perfectionist by nature. I have had to really have a long talk with myself on the merits of just enjoying the process. Most all of my quilt recipients are not quilters and would not know an unmatched seam if it smacked them in the face! Enjoy your creativity.
Quiltmom04.....I love your avatar. The colors are amazing!
Quiltmom04.....I love your avatar. The colors are amazing!
01-01-2011, 11:46 AM
#74
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Do your best, learn from mistakes, and enjoy the process.
I'd much rather have a less-than-perfect handmade item than a perfect factory produced item. If you are making something as a gift, and have taken the recipient's tastes into account, I'm sure they will feel the same way.
If you are doing something for yourself, let it be a learning experience and some day you'll be able to look back and realize how much you've improved.
I'd much rather have a less-than-perfect handmade item than a perfect factory produced item. If you are making something as a gift, and have taken the recipient's tastes into account, I'm sure they will feel the same way.
If you are doing something for yourself, let it be a learning experience and some day you'll be able to look back and realize how much you've improved.
01-01-2011, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by deedum
I hope to finish the binding tonite on a quilt for my dh, it it a pattern that I made up due to the material design itself. I am just not thrilled with quality of my work. It won't ever win any award, but my dh says it doesn't have to be perfect for him! Bless his heart. I had hoped to finish it for his birthday in November, then my goal was Christmas, now my goal is New Year's. Ever glad to be done with a project? Sometimes I think I am just no good at this stuff. Then I look at it and think it is not that bad. Then I think I am just not cut out for this stuff. Then, like a nut I turn around and start again......
01-01-2011, 01:38 PM
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If it is something I like to do I do it no matter how bad it may turn out. I like to watercolor paint and it's not good, I know that but I have fun doing it and that's all that matters. I like to sing and I know for a fact I can't sing but I still sing because I like to, but not in public.
01-01-2011, 02:03 PM
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Hi, I am Crogers (Carla Rogers) I have wanted to learn how to Quilt forever???? I think I am scared that I won't be able to Quilt! I used to sew clothes for my daughter and myself when we were both a lot younger! However, when I look at all the different quilting newsletters, I cannot figure out where to start? Can anyone help me?
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