Jinny Beyer on expecting Perfection
09-02-2016, 05:35 AM
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Jinny Beyer on expecting Perfection
we are all so critical of our own work... this makes me feel better about it
https://www.jinnybeyer.com/blog/a-little-off-the-wall/
https://www.jinnybeyer.com/blog/a-little-off-the-wall/
09-02-2016, 06:19 AM
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Wow! Just what I needed right now. I am working on a challenge project that is dragging me waaaay outside my comfort zone and I have been agonizing over my own inadequacies. Thanks for the link QuiltnNan!
09-02-2016, 06:26 AM
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When I made a quilt for someone in the past I used to point out where it went wrong in the process. I don't do that anymore for two reasons. First, the quilt was made with love & will serve the purpose of warmth & comfort & joy. And second, the one receiving the quilt would have never known or noticed the imperfections of the quilt they received from me had I not told them. They aren't looking for a perfect quilt...just a gift of love.
09-02-2016, 12:56 PM
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I wish I remembered who on the Board has a quote on their responses that (me paraphrasing) basically says aiming for perfection stifles creativity, aiming for excellence opens the doors to creativity. Wish whoever has that would speak up as I wish I'd written it down.
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