really?
#1
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really?
With practice I will be able to quilt my own work? I've spent six weeks and a lot of money practicing and still not even close to being ready to do the real thing. I have made so many sandwiches I've filled a dumpster. Is it possible that I just don't own that skill? At what point do I cry Uncle?
#5
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I bet if you look at your first attempt and then at your last you will notice a world of difference. You will get better each time. Greatness may not come for several years down the road but each attempt will be better than the last.
#7
There is a book titled The Outliers in which the author explains it takes 100 hours of practice to be really good at something. So, the phrase: practice, practice, practice is actually true. Of course, some of us take a bit longer.
#8
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Have more patience with yourself. I've interviewed some very good professional longarm quilters about their beginnings. Most tell me they practiced for at least 6 to 18 months before feeling comfortable quilting someone else's quilt.
I agree with the others. If you don't feel that you are making progress at all, maybe it's time to take some classes, attend some lectures, have someone come in and observe you and give you suggestions.
I agree with the others. If you don't feel that you are making progress at all, maybe it's time to take some classes, attend some lectures, have someone come in and observe you and give you suggestions.
#9
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I think I'd have said a whole lot longer than 100 hours.
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