annieb

My DH is an artist and he can't understand why i will follow a pattern, he thinks I should do my own thing. I think I do, with color choices and my own little spin on it. He's never sewn a stitch and doesn't understand this being a different kind of art for me. He isn't critical and he does encourage me so I can't complain.

CAS49OR

We have a common remark in the paint group, why paint something you already have a picture of?

I guess I meant to say, have the picture, but I can paint it in a way that might stay. (oops got all poetic)

writerwomen

Yes too much imput can and does stiffle. It's hard to tune out but you have to. If your husband is anything like mine he thinks I don't listen to his imput but even after all these years he can't see I have to do things in ways that work for me and his ideas are his. If he wishes to implement them then have at it.

teacherbailey

IGNORE, IGNORE, IGNORE!!!!

sewgarden

My daughter tells me I should sell things. I haven't got the confidence though and I wouldn't know where to do it. Certainly not e bay. I've seen beautiful tapestries there and they sell for less than the framing would cost.

IBQUILTIN

For the most part I don't mind, but, I have a wonderful friened that thinks her color choices are best, and I find myself arguing with her over what to put in MY quilt. I know I should just tell her I like it my way, but I wouldn't hurt her for the world

writerwomen

Years ago I began sewing for other people. Alterations repairs designs. It took the joy out of it. Mothers calling Thursday wanting a custom wedding gown for their precious daughter by Saturday morning with no clue why I refused. Recently I shared with a neighbor who does alterations that I couldnt find a tactful way to tell women who insisted they lost weight that they had gained weight and there was no way to alter the clothes. My neighbor is a savy woman- She said- tell them, they may have lost weight but their drier shunk all their clothes so it was time to go shopping for new ones.- I love her response

wraez

Do what YOU love and what YOU want to do.

Thank family and friends for positive comments, listen to any critiques for possible improvement but don't let it deprive you of your 'bliss'. If negative feedback bothers you, don't be shy letting friends and family know that you prefer positive feedback.

Some people like to throw water on a happy party.

supergma

Same here. Nobody would dare touch my stuff, much less rearrange it!

Farm Quilter

I agree with you - LAing is so much fun, whether for me or a customer!!! I have done 2 quilts on commission for friends and I must say I was sick of them by the time I was done...don't think I'll do any more.

I think that when folks suggest you sell your quilts they are complementing your talent and skill. However, non-quilters are clueless as to the time and $$$ involved. If you kept track of the time (and $$) you put into a quilt, from picking the fabric and pattern all the way through the binding, AND paid yourself as an artisan at say $20/hour, they might have a heart attack at the final sum!!!

I agree with whoever said to acknowledge their suggestion then do what you want - sorry I don't remember who said it, but I did read all the posts!!!