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#61
01-19-2014Quote:
This fits me perfectly. I always spend more time thinking about the small percent of error instead of the very large percent of beautiful. I do love to quilt though and that's what keeps me sewing and sewing and sewing and......Originally Posted by mamasuze
If you're like me, I tell myself I'm going to live by the "man on a galloping horse" rule, but I actually live by the "woman with a magnifying glass" rule. I'm much harder on myself than anyone else ever could be!
#62
Not to get of topic, but quilt addict I LOVE your avatar. It's beautiful!
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I use the galloping horse rule!
Originally Posted by quilt addict
I think we all do out best effort. Depending on experience the results may be different. As long as you enjoy what you are doing that is what counts. Hopefully we will learn and improve along the way. I use the galloping horse rule!
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quilttiludrop , 09-26-2010 01:18 PM
Super Member
Whew! You mean all those dozens of quilts that I have done (every one of them has at least one flaw) are loved? (LOL!) We are all being perfected personally. My quilts are getting better as well! I will continue learning to turn out better quilts 'til the day I die! :-)
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Lucky Lindy , 09-26-2010 01:51 PM
Senior Member
Thanks for sharing that! I just finished machine quilting a table topper. I love the fall colors and the pattern but my machine quilting leaves something to be desired (in my opinion!). I am not going to be so critical, and just enjoy my efforts!
#65
Personally, I think that unless you point out a flaw, or it is one you can't miss, no one notices them. Don't be hard on yourself. We always are harsher on ourselves than other people would be.
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I've noticed that in several shops! Makes me feel much more confident.Originally Posted by retired2pa
They must have been "non-quilters" to not know machine from hand applique. Maybe you should think about setting up a booth and selling your own. I guess only you would know the imperfections. I was amazed yesterday when I went to my LQS and was looking at the quilts hung up as examples for upcoming classes. On one the SID was "off" in a lot of places and it made me feel better about my own quilting :)
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purplefiend , 09-26-2010 03:57 PM
Super Member
The vast majority of the quilts I make are for comfort. Charity quilts are my favorite, the children who get my quilts don't see the mistakes; instead they see a quilt that is theirs to keep forever. Cathy Miller the singing quilter's song entitled "A Quilter's Embrace" says it perfectly. Its all about the reasons we make charity quilts.
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marthe brault-hunt , 09-26-2010 04:03 PM
Senior Member
To me quilting is a learning process. If you notice that you have problems , you can refer to other quilters, books, courses. Do you know a student that gets a perfect score on every exam or research that she or he completed. Next time I just try to do better!
