if. you post a "I messed this up" item -
01-31-2014, 01:11 PM
#12
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 947
Oh for pity's sake. Whining and venting are conversational genres in any community. Sometimes a booboo is so exasperating, and nobody in your real life circles quite understands why it makes any difference, so of course we're going to chat about it on a quilting board, with people who get it.
Sometimes I fix mistakes, sometimes I don't. It just depends. Honestly, sometimes I think a little misplaced or twisted block adds interest to an otherwise very predictable and lackluster quilt. Sometimes it doesn't. Deciding which is the case is one of the times when community input is useful.
Sometimes I fix mistakes, sometimes I don't. It just depends. Honestly, sometimes I think a little misplaced or twisted block adds interest to an otherwise very predictable and lackluster quilt. Sometimes it doesn't. Deciding which is the case is one of the times when community input is useful.
01-31-2014, 04:39 PM
#15
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,033
When I do those type of posts it is because I want help in fixing it. If I have decided the boo-boo is such I can live with it, I don't point it out (and probably wouldn't post that one). I am still novice enough that I don't always know the best or easiest way to fix things and I am in awe of all you talented quilters and appreciate your willingness to share you knowledge.
01-31-2014, 04:43 PM
#16
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 764
all of the above at different times with different projects and different end goals.
i don't tell other people what to post and what not to, and i always appreciate responses even if they seem harsh or hurtful on first reading.aileen
i don't tell other people what to post and what not to, and i always appreciate responses even if they seem harsh or hurtful on first reading.aileen
01-31-2014, 04:53 PM
#17
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Roseburg, OR
Posts: 2,976
I really trust the people on this board to give me a helpful and kind answer. I have asked for design opinions and always love the creative answers. Came out with a border that was so much better because I asked for help. As to posting re frustrations and set backs, we have all been there. A little sympathy, can really help get you over the hump and back to the project.
02-01-2014, 05:47 AM
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: southern MIchigan
Posts: 67
My mom always said "Misery loves company" It just plain helps to have someone commiserate and that is what friends do. Also, I take your posted mistakes and turn it into a learning experience for me and for that, I thank you.
02-01-2014, 06:30 AM
#20
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Oklahoma - pining for Massachusetts
Posts: 10,477
When I am making something for a person who means a great deal to me, I want that quilt to be as well done as my ability allows. The one I am working on right now has had a number of its quilting stitches taken out due to the fact that they seem larger or smaller than I want. When I am having a problem with something, and need help, I come here. My friends understand that I want to do my best, and give me good advice EVERY time.
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