Does anyone else have this problem?
09-02-2011, 08:06 PM
#111
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Originally Posted by suebee
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I learned not to compare my quilts to others or I would give on quilting. I love quilting, I have my own style and I love my finished quilts so that's all that matters to me.
09-02-2011, 11:12 PM
#113
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which is more important perfction or the enjoyment of creating some thing wonderful . I would have loved to have gone to Oxford or Cambridge /Havard Yale etc . it was never going to happen.We are all different . it took me until I was 70 before I realised this and accept I am who I am imperfections and all . My quilts may not be as good as yours but better than someone who has`nt tried making one.To me it is in the creating that gives me sooooo much pleasure.
Rant over.
Rant over.
09-03-2011, 12:45 AM
#114
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Originally Posted by A1penny
All my non-quilting friends think I'm a quilting genius.....so, I've finally stopped pointing out the tiny mistakes and just let them think that. I enjoy what I do....even with all the mix-ups and errors.
09-03-2011, 12:49 AM
#115
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Location: So Cal
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Take a class. No book can equal a teacher who is there to guide you. A teacher can check how you are doing and help you make corrections. I've been quilting about 15 years and I take classes all the time. I always learn something new.
09-03-2011, 08:50 AM
#117
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Originally Posted by rona thickpenny
which is more important perfction or the enjoyment of creating some thing wonderful . I would have loved to have gone to Oxford or Cambridge /Havard Yale etc . it was never going to happen.We are all different . it took me until I was 70 before I realised this and accept I am who I am imperfections and all . My quilts may not be as good as yours but better than someone who has`nt tried making one.To me it is in the creating that gives me sooooo much pleasure.
Rant over.
Rant over.
09-03-2011, 11:59 AM
#118
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 591
Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
Everybody has different skill levels, and some I believe just have the gift of an artists eye, not everyone is born with that, but we are all creative. I'm sure you have improved and you are just being too hard on yourself. you don't become a Rembrandt overnight. It takes years of practice. Maybe you need to try new techniques maybe you'd be better at applique than traditional or paper piecing, maybe you haven't found you niche in quilting yet. Don't give up you'll get there
09-03-2011, 12:18 PM
#119
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Originally Posted by annesthreads
Originally Posted by A1penny
All my non-quilting friends think I'm a quilting genius.....so, I've finally stopped pointing out the tiny mistakes and just let them think that. I enjoy what I do....even with all the mix-ups and errors.
09-03-2011, 12:23 PM
#120
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I listen to any criticism of my quilts but don't care about any of it. I have very thick skin and very seldom does any negative comments get through to my heart. I quilt because I love doing it and that's all that means anything to me. Some quilts are not as nice as I would liked to have made them. One quilt that was horrible made and I knew it, I entered in a local quilt show because I loved the colors and design and it made me feel good to look at it. I heard plenty of negative comments from other quilters but guess what? I won Viewer's Choice of the whole show! The people liked my quilt and didn't see the crooked seams or mismatched pieces.
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