if. you post a "I messed this up" item -
02-01-2014, 05:39 PM
#42
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i just started such a thread. suggestions are welcome though I didn't say so. I think sometimes its nice to know you aren't the only one to screw up. Or someone may just be looking for encouragement not to give up.
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02-01-2014, 05:41 PM
#44
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You ARE a Designer!! 
Personally, I don't make mistakes. If the cookies are a little browner around the edges than you are accustomed to, I meant for them to be that way. If the cake sank in the middle, it's because I put in extra shortening to make the cake richer and really rich cakes fall. And if a quilt block is wonky, turned the wrong direction, is filled up with colors that don't quite go together or anything else, it is all part of my planned design--a conversation starter.
I agree that no one will be wiser--and if they are, they won't dare say anything. froggyintexas
I agree that no one will be wiser--and if they are, they won't dare say anything. froggyintexas
02-01-2014, 08:46 PM
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I think what really matters is that whatever your purpose in posting, you make it very clear what kind of feedback you are looking for. That way, we know why the post is made and how to respond appropriately.
Sometimes with a minor mistake the question might be, "This doesn't bother me that much, but would it bother you if I gave this quilt to you with this mistake in it?" That is how I tend to look at the should I fix it or not questions.
If it really bothered me, I would KNOW I had to fix it. LOL
Sometimes with a minor mistake the question might be, "This doesn't bother me that much, but would it bother you if I gave this quilt to you with this mistake in it?" That is how I tend to look at the should I fix it or not questions.
If it really bothered me, I would KNOW I had to fix it. LOL
02-01-2014, 10:47 PM
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Well, I think a lot of people never go back and read the thread again, so unless they post a new thread, there isn't much point, at least in my experience. some people who start threads apparently don't read all the posts either, so it isn't just people who post in response.
02-01-2014, 11:31 PM
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Sometimes I think people show mistakes to encourage beginners. We all make mistakes from which we learn and help others. When you live alone some one else's help is also required to sort out as you keep making same mistake and can see no way out.
If you don't like people showing mistakes don't read. Next.
If you don't like people showing mistakes don't read. Next.
02-02-2014, 05:09 AM
#48
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Well, I think a lot of people never go back and read the thread again, so unless they post a new thread, there isn't much point, at least in my experience. some people who start threads apparently don't read all the posts either, so it isn't just people who post in response.
hugs,
Charlotte
02-02-2014, 05:37 AM
#49
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Quilting isn't always easy, and often the recipient isn't aware of the trials and tribulations that went into the quilt. It is nice to have a place to speak of such things and get knowing responses. Maybe it stops us from spilling all those boring details, and getting that 'glazed over' eyes reaction, from the recipient ;-)
02-02-2014, 06:34 AM
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I don't mind venting or whining. That's what friends are for. I also learn from others mistakes : ) IF you ask me how to fix it, then I might make a suggestion, IF I know how. Otherwise I wouldn't comment and risk hurting a friend' feelings.
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