Critical of own work?
07-26-2010, 08:30 PM
#51
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Originally Posted by janRN
I am my own worst critic. I joined a table runner swap (my first swap) and made THREE table runners before I decided which one to send LOL! And then I was still nervous about whether my swap partner would like it. I don't post a lot of pics of my work on here but when I do, I sit and stare at the "submit" button for ages before I hit it. Do ya think I'm insecure???
07-26-2010, 08:39 PM
#52
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Yes, I'm the same way. I had two turning points in the last month. 1) i went to a quilt show with my SIL and she pointed out that I do MUCH better work than the majority of the quilters there. and 2) I found a glaring boo-boo on a quilt in a pattern book. Yip -- we ALL make mistakes. Or as I mother says "Only God made something perfect"...
07-26-2010, 08:46 PM
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Wanna see the picture of the one she wasn't sure of? I love my table runner which is now on my dresser in my bedroom.[/quote]
Beautiful table runner!!!
As a longarm quilter, I get to see my mistakes when I make them and again when I quilt the quilt! I've seen some very interesting piecing (mine included!), but after it's quilted, all I can see is the beautiful quilt. I have such an up-close-and-personal experience with the quilt, every "oops" is noticeable, but when you stand back and look, the "oops" magically disappear, and all I see is the love in every stitch. No one likes to have all that love looked at critically. So tell me, why do we enter our quilts in shows to be judged??? :lol:
Beautiful table runner!!!
As a longarm quilter, I get to see my mistakes when I make them and again when I quilt the quilt! I've seen some very interesting piecing (mine included!), but after it's quilted, all I can see is the beautiful quilt. I have such an up-close-and-personal experience with the quilt, every "oops" is noticeable, but when you stand back and look, the "oops" magically disappear, and all I see is the love in every stitch. No one likes to have all that love looked at critically. So tell me, why do we enter our quilts in shows to be judged??? :lol:
07-26-2010, 10:43 PM
#55
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Originally Posted by topazgypsy
I had to laugh when I read some of the post...my mom is awful... she can find a flaw in a near perfect piece. I have quit showing her any of my work.. she is my worst critic and has hurt my feelings many times. I am very critical of my work,I have learned to love my flaws and not include my mom.
07-27-2010, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by quilterken
(1) No on the other side of the coin, I teach classes and quilt for Atlantic Fabrics, so I sometimes need to point out flaws.
(2) Another time in class I carefully pointed out that have of the student's background pieces were underside down. Her reply was 'well I don't like the person I'm giving the quilt to anyways" I
(2) I laughed out loud when I read this.
07-27-2010, 01:06 PM
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That is something I read that could help you.
"Perfection is not a goal in making quilts. People should enjoy the process and pay attention to get better everyday. God has chosen not to make exact duplicates in nature and it is not our job as quilters to make exact duplicates either.
"Perfection is not a goal in making quilts. People should enjoy the process and pay attention to get better everyday. God has chosen not to make exact duplicates in nature and it is not our job as quilters to make exact duplicates either.
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