Traits of a good quilter
10-27-2011, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Rainy Day
Originally Posted by seazteddy
I went to a lecture and they said to be a good quilter you need to have patience, good knowledge of geometry and a precise nature. Do you think that is true?
10-27-2011, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by gypsyquilter
I'd say its more patience, a willingness to try new things, the ability to laugh at yourself and not take things too seriously when a fabric or thread decides to exercise its own will versus submit to yours :-)
10-27-2011, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Peckish
Pppppfffftttt. Sounds like the lecturer might have been undercover Quilt Police.
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10-27-2011, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Rainy Day
Originally Posted by seazteddy
I went to a lecture and they said to be a good quilter you need to have patience, good knowledge of geometry and a precise nature. Do you think that is true?
10-27-2011, 02:38 PM
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WEll, I guess precision isn't a BAD quality--if you are a sewing machine. And patience does seem to help sometimes--especially when I've had too close a relationship with my seam ripper. Hmmmmm..geometry--just a big long word for being able to see the angles.
To be a GOOD quilter, you have to follow your ideas and your dreams (I have come up with some of the BEST ideas at 3 am) You have to know when to force your fabric into your design, when to let your fabric dictate the design and when to JUST WALK AWAY.
Andfinally, you have to know that the bestest quilt in the world is the one that brings tears of joy to the eyes of the recipient.
To be a GOOD quilter, you have to follow your ideas and your dreams (I have come up with some of the BEST ideas at 3 am) You have to know when to force your fabric into your design, when to let your fabric dictate the design and when to JUST WALK AWAY.
Andfinally, you have to know that the bestest quilt in the world is the one that brings tears of joy to the eyes of the recipient.
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