Too critical of your own work?
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Originally Posted by MistyMarie
I am more nervous showing my work to those who quilt because they are more likely to see flaws and be critical.
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Wonderful topic :thumbup:
IMO, there is no such thing as perfection and I sure don't strive for it. The very first quilt top I ever did, I made from a kit. (baby quilt) Just squares sewn together (lots of minkie in it, big mistake!). I did finish the top but so unhappy with it I would not give it to my GD, which is the reason I got into quilting! Blocks didn't even come close to lining up :roll: and was not even close to being square. But what I learned from that quilt!!! 2 years later, I have decided to quilt it and make a wall hanging out of it just so I can see how far I have come.
My motto has become, *Good enough for government work!*
I'm proud of everything I have made and refuse to be hard on myself. I don't have to please anyone but myself.
IMO, there is no such thing as perfection and I sure don't strive for it. The very first quilt top I ever did, I made from a kit. (baby quilt) Just squares sewn together (lots of minkie in it, big mistake!). I did finish the top but so unhappy with it I would not give it to my GD, which is the reason I got into quilting! Blocks didn't even come close to lining up :roll: and was not even close to being square. But what I learned from that quilt!!! 2 years later, I have decided to quilt it and make a wall hanging out of it just so I can see how far I have come.
My motto has become, *Good enough for government work!*
I'm proud of everything I have made and refuse to be hard on myself. I don't have to please anyone but myself.
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Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
Wonderful topic :thumbup:
IMO, there is no such thing as perfection and I sure don't strive for it. The very first quilt top I ever did, I made from a kit. (baby quilt) Just squares sewn together (lots of minkie in it, big mistake!). I did finish the top but so unhappy with it I would not give it to my GD, which is the reason I got into quilting! Blocks didn't even come close to lining up :roll: and was not even close to being square. But what I learned from that quilt!!! 2 years later, I have decided to quilt it and make a wall hanging out of it just so I can see how far I have come.
My motto has become, *Good enough for government work!*
I'm proud of everything I have made and refuse to be hard on myself. I don't have to please anyone but myself.
IMO, there is no such thing as perfection and I sure don't strive for it. The very first quilt top I ever did, I made from a kit. (baby quilt) Just squares sewn together (lots of minkie in it, big mistake!). I did finish the top but so unhappy with it I would not give it to my GD, which is the reason I got into quilting! Blocks didn't even come close to lining up :roll: and was not even close to being square. But what I learned from that quilt!!! 2 years later, I have decided to quilt it and make a wall hanging out of it just so I can see how far I have come.
My motto has become, *Good enough for government work!*
I'm proud of everything I have made and refuse to be hard on myself. I don't have to please anyone but myself.
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You know, as I have been reading this thread, it has caused me to do some thinking. I have realized that in spite of the disclaimers, I am actually very proud of the things I have made. I have felt obligated to point out the errors and problems because I was raised to believe that pride in oneself was sinful. What foolishness that is!!! When I have worked hard and done my best, I have every right to feel proud of my results, regardless of it's imperfections. Being proud of our efforts is not saying we are perfect or don't need improvement. It is only saying I did my best, look how it came out!!
So Melinda, I'm with you!! I'm proud of the things I make! And I love how my mistakes lead to creativeness that other people appreciate.
So Melinda, I'm with you!! I'm proud of the things I make! And I love how my mistakes lead to creativeness that other people appreciate.
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Originally Posted by wildyard
You know, as I have been reading this thread, it has caused me to do some thinking. I have realized that in spite of the disclaimers, I am actually very proud of the things I have made. I have felt obligated to point out the errors and problems because I was raised to believe that pride in oneself was sinful. What foolishness that is!!! When I have worked hard and done my best, I have every right to feel proud of my results, regardless of it's imperfections. Being proud of our efforts is not saying we are perfect or don't need improvement. It is only saying I did my best, look how it came out!!
So Melinda, I'm with you!! I'm proud of the things I make! And I love how my mistakes lead to creativeness that other people appreciate.
So Melinda, I'm with you!! I'm proud of the things I make! And I love how my mistakes lead to creativeness that other people appreciate.
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The good thing about mistakes is - If you can recreate the mistake you have created a new technique. I feel that if I can learn from a mistake, which I make plenty of, then it's isn't a mistake but a learning tool.
"That's my story and I'm sticking to it"
"That's my story and I'm sticking to it"
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Originally Posted by GrammaNan
I have made and hung the most imperfect wall hanging that you can imagine in my sewing area. Wavy borders, poor machine quilting, uneven, you name a mistake I made it on this quilt. But it has a place of honor because as I become a better quilter I can easily gauge how far I have come. I proudly show it off. If I get a chance, I will post a pic of it so you can all have a good a laugh!!!
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