Do you ever look at quilts on here and...
07-17-2010, 01:46 PM
#111
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Even tho I have not quilted for awhile, due to CFIDS, I am nonethe less less inspired everytime I log on. I am going to nake a purse, now, to start of after so long a hiatus. And get the kinks out. 8-)
07-17-2010, 02:01 PM
#112
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My quilts are definitely not perfect. As long as I like them that's all that matters. Somedays though you truly can't do anything right. Walk away. Take a hint from Scarlett, "after all, tomorrow is another day". Don't think of it as ripping (such a negative term). Think of it as reverse sewing!! I think the quilt on your avatar is wonderful.
07-17-2010, 02:30 PM
#113
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Isn't that the truth? I'm already older & fingers don't like
quilting by hand.My back won't let me do all the
cutting at one time,as I used to do.Our eyes tire faster & the
body complains.Still,as DH says, every day
above ground is a good day!
"Then I remember I'm getting older and nothing is as it once was. I'm just happy to be quilting."
quilting by hand.My back won't let me do all the
cutting at one time,as I used to do.Our eyes tire faster & the
body complains.Still,as DH says, every day
above ground is a good day!
"Then I remember I'm getting older and nothing is as it once was. I'm just happy to be quilting."
07-18-2010, 06:01 AM
#115
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Location: Minnesota
Posts: 452
Originally Posted by Pam
I am one that truly admires other's work. I do not have a hard time commiting to work on a quilt, but I have a hard time getting it done, my next project is ALWAYS more exciting than the one I am currently working on.
I do have to say though that I am putting on the top and bottom border of a charity top that I made yesterday. Notice I said top, certainly NOT a quilt, yet, just some scraps sewed together until I get my wide butt into gear to get it done.
I do have to say though that I am putting on the top and bottom border of a charity top that I made yesterday. Notice I said top, certainly NOT a quilt, yet, just some scraps sewed together until I get my wide butt into gear to get it done.
07-18-2010, 04:00 PM
#116
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Location: Originally from NY, now retired in Argentina. Miss the USA!!! :-(
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OK if your avatar is an example I don't think you have anything to worry about.
I myself have only been quilting for about 4 years. In the begining I was my own worst critic. Finally my sister told me that nothing in life, or quilting is perfect and your mistakes are what makes it hand made, by a person and not a robot machine.
So like you said, give yourself a break! :)
I myself have only been quilting for about 4 years. In the begining I was my own worst critic. Finally my sister told me that nothing in life, or quilting is perfect and your mistakes are what makes it hand made, by a person and not a robot machine.
So like you said, give yourself a break! :)
07-19-2010, 07:25 AM
#118
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I look at the quilts posted here and thinsk "WOW" Sometimes they give me the incentive to try something new or to try different color combinations. I love my quilts just the way they are sooooooo - whatever works BUT enjoy!!!!!
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