Sometimes it's hard to admit who you are - am I nuts?
07-16-2014, 09:10 AM
#101
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Good for you, Nancy!
I love going to museums to view the great masters, but I'll never create one myself. That's OK. I draw silly stick figures that meet my needs and make me smile.
I love listening to operas, symphonies and lots of modern music, too. But I know I won't be replicating it when I sing in the shower or in my car. That's OK. I have fun.
I love occasional fine dining, but I know I'll never replicate it at home. But I make a darn good meat loaf that my family loves.
The same with quilts. I have to admire the talent of so many quilters, but I know I'll never be able to replicate their efforts -- not even on the scale of a doll quilt. That's fine. I truly enjoy color, texture, and doing what I do. I'm happy being who I am with the skill set that God gave me.
I love going to museums to view the great masters, but I'll never create one myself. That's OK. I draw silly stick figures that meet my needs and make me smile.
I love listening to operas, symphonies and lots of modern music, too. But I know I won't be replicating it when I sing in the shower or in my car. That's OK. I have fun.
I love occasional fine dining, but I know I'll never replicate it at home. But I make a darn good meat loaf that my family loves.
The same with quilts. I have to admire the talent of so many quilters, but I know I'll never be able to replicate their efforts -- not even on the scale of a doll quilt. That's fine. I truly enjoy color, texture, and doing what I do. I'm happy being who I am with the skill set that God gave me.
07-17-2014, 07:15 AM
#102
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"You don't have a choice about growing old, but you DO have a choice about growing up."
When my dad died (unexpectedly, in a car accident, at age 50), I had to go claim his personal possessions. The list of the contents of his pockets read like something from a 12 year old boy. He had marbles, rocks, rubber bands, an army man, and a toy car in his pockets. I remember that toy car...he'd take it out and drive it around on things whenever we were stuck waiting somewhere.
I'll never forget that, and his advice...and I will NEVER grow up!! I carry that same toy car around with ME, now, and I drive it around on chair cushions at the doctor's office too.
07-17-2014, 06:58 PM
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I think the BEST advice I ever got was from my (late) father. I remember this and do my best to live by it:
"You don't have a choice about growing old, but you DO have a choice about growing up."
When my dad died (unexpectedly, in a car accident, at age 50), I had to go claim his personal possessions. The list of the contents of his pockets read like something from a 12 year old boy. He had marbles, rocks, rubber bands, an army man, and a toy car in his pockets. I remember that toy car...he'd take it out and drive it around on things whenever we were stuck waiting somewhere.
I'll never forget that, and his advice...and I will NEVER grow up!! I carry that same toy car around with ME, now, and I drive it around on chair cushions at the doctor's office too.
"You don't have a choice about growing old, but you DO have a choice about growing up."
When my dad died (unexpectedly, in a car accident, at age 50), I had to go claim his personal possessions. The list of the contents of his pockets read like something from a 12 year old boy. He had marbles, rocks, rubber bands, an army man, and a toy car in his pockets. I remember that toy car...he'd take it out and drive it around on things whenever we were stuck waiting somewhere.
I'll never forget that, and his advice...and I will NEVER grow up!! I carry that same toy car around with ME, now, and I drive it around on chair cushions at the doctor's office too.
and that you now drive the car
07-19-2014, 10:50 AM
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I think the BEST advice I ever got was from my (late) father. I remember this and do my best to live by it:
"You don't have a choice about growing old, but you DO have a choice about growing up."
When my dad died (unexpectedly, in a car accident, at age 50), I had to go claim his personal possessions. The list of the contents of his pockets read like something from a 12 year old boy. He had marbles, rocks, rubber bands, an army man, and a toy car in his pockets. I remember that toy car...he'd take it out and drive it around on things whenever we were stuck waiting somewhere.
I'll never forget that, and his advice...and I will NEVER grow up!! I carry that same toy car around with ME, now, and I drive it around on chair cushions at the doctor's office too.
"You don't have a choice about growing old, but you DO have a choice about growing up."
When my dad died (unexpectedly, in a car accident, at age 50), I had to go claim his personal possessions. The list of the contents of his pockets read like something from a 12 year old boy. He had marbles, rocks, rubber bands, an army man, and a toy car in his pockets. I remember that toy car...he'd take it out and drive it around on things whenever we were stuck waiting somewhere.
I'll never forget that, and his advice...and I will NEVER grow up!! I carry that same toy car around with ME, now, and I drive it around on chair cushions at the doctor's office too.
09-18-2015, 04:41 AM
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We might be kindred spirits ... along with a lot of others who commented here. Over the years I have cross stitched, done crewel work, taken painting, pottery, ceramics, doll making and stained glass classes. I've tried jewelry making and paper bead making, crochet, and probably other crafts that I can't recall right now - Ha. I just love the "creative" process. Even though some of these "crafts" were short lived for me, I always walked away with a greater appreciation for what goes into the making of them.
I decided about 2 years before I retired that I wanted to learn how to quilt and wanted to primarily quilt for charity. While I love to see the wonderful quilts at shows and those posted on this Board, I prefer to do my own thing often creating my own simple patterns with a more modern twist and colorful. I love color. My quilting and designs make me happy, satisfy my creative itch, and provide warmth (and hopefully comfort) to others. It's a great feeling. I don't want the stress of perfection...just the joy of creating and giving. Continue making what makes you happy (even if it's purple cats - Ha). The joy you get from that will shine through in your work.
I decided about 2 years before I retired that I wanted to learn how to quilt and wanted to primarily quilt for charity. While I love to see the wonderful quilts at shows and those posted on this Board, I prefer to do my own thing often creating my own simple patterns with a more modern twist and colorful. I love color. My quilting and designs make me happy, satisfy my creative itch, and provide warmth (and hopefully comfort) to others. It's a great feeling. I don't want the stress of perfection...just the joy of creating and giving. Continue making what makes you happy (even if it's purple cats - Ha). The joy you get from that will shine through in your work.
09-18-2015, 08:41 AM
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Please don't overthink your creative side. What does it matter why you like this pattern or make dolls? Unless you are ready to make changes and are in a growing stage of your life, it is kind of pointless to torture yourself.
I love primary colors, childlike designs and also making a doll here and there too.
I hope you don't get me wrong. I think sometimes we do need to grow up. But, why stymie your art outlet? Gee, I like your work. Besides, my favorite people are fun childlike people with a great sense of humor no matter what their age.
I love primary colors, childlike designs and also making a doll here and there too.
I hope you don't get me wrong. I think sometimes we do need to grow up. But, why stymie your art outlet? Gee, I like your work. Besides, my favorite people are fun childlike people with a great sense of humor no matter what their age.
Last edited by RedGarnet222; 09-18-2015 at 08:44 AM.
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