Please Encourage Each Other
#91
I don't agree with the "If you can't say something nice, say nothing" idea...that silence can be as hurtful as the snarky comment because it's obvious that you don't see anything that you approve of, especially if you've complimented someone else's piece....
There IS something nice you can say about ANY quilt, no matter what the quality of the work is...gush about the colors, pick one particular piece of fabric you like and go into great detail about how you love it, and where in the world did she ever find it? Most won't notice that you didn't compliment the actual quilt...they're going to be pleased that you liked something about it. Compliment how straight the seams are or how you like how the binding was done....find SOMETHING nice to say.
Constructive critiques are only that if they're invited...until then, they're ego busters....
There IS something nice you can say about ANY quilt, no matter what the quality of the work is...gush about the colors, pick one particular piece of fabric you like and go into great detail about how you love it, and where in the world did she ever find it? Most won't notice that you didn't compliment the actual quilt...they're going to be pleased that you liked something about it. Compliment how straight the seams are or how you like how the binding was done....find SOMETHING nice to say.
Constructive critiques are only that if they're invited...until then, they're ego busters....
#95
Originally Posted by cbridges22
I understand this quote! I am a nurse.This is one reason I don't belong to a guild.
#98
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 279
We all had to start somewhere, and we should always give encouragement to each other. This group is fantastic supporting everyone. That person needs to step down off their pedestal and get back to reality!!
#100
We have all had to learn from scratch, whether it be cooking, raising children or quilting and sewing. I applalud anyone who tries somethng new and enjoys it. They always should be encouraged, not belittled. Heaven forbid that woman should see my quilts!!
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