perfect quilts ?
#21
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by janb
Of course the quilts are not perfect...what is? Unless made by God there are faults.
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Originally Posted by Grama Lehr
GEEZE!!! You think Wal Mart quilts are perfect?? YUCK!!
The same is true of quilts. They are made from the heart. They are gifts of Love. Perhaps b/c they are gifts of love we wish they were perfect. We just need to accept that perfection is not a reality. Just enjoy the hobby and learn as you go....
#24
Originally Posted by feffertim
I see so many posts here where people post pictures of beautiful quilts and then say 'it's not perfect'. I feel people are too hard on themselves, if it was perfect it would not look handmade. If you want a perfect quilt, buy one at Walmart that is made in China. If your quilt is as beautiful as is looks in the picture, then it is perfect in my book. Give yourself the credit you deserve.
I think people are too critical of themselves sometimes. But I've seen a couple professional quilters with very specific techniques that they truely believe is the only way to get a good looking quilt...and they come up as a bit snooty and a real know-it-all and act like the rest of us have no clue what we're doing. I'd much rather have the humble quilter who does notice the imperfections in an otherwise great looking quilt than the overly perfectionist quilter who thinks they can't make mistakes.
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by janb
Of course the quilts are not perfect...what is? Unless made by God there are faults.
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I can't say that I think Walmart quilts are beautiful. I bought a beautiful quilt at Penney's a couple years ago before I started quilting. It's only washed a few times each year (not used too much). But it's already falling apart and it wasn't cheap!
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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
i do not think all people are being too hard when they say "its not perfect".
many people want to improve their skills with each quilt so they study it and find the weak points so they know where they need work and more practice.
not everyone is negative when they say these things - it could just be a learning critique of their work.
many people want to improve their skills with each quilt so they study it and find the weak points so they know where they need work and more practice.
not everyone is negative when they say these things - it could just be a learning critique of their work.
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