what do you say when somesone shows you their project
02-28-2011, 06:53 AM
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I usually fall back on "Oh, wow!" (most people take this as a compliment, even if you're thinking, oh wow, how ugly!!! LOL) And then find something to compliment. You can always find something you like if you look. Even if it's just one of the fabrics in it. Say, Oh, wow, I love that purple fabric in there. Where did you get that? or, How bright and happy looking! or, I've always liked that pattern, or (if all else fails) You must be really proud!! And they probably are!
02-28-2011, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Enchanted Quilter
Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
Kind words are the first comment to make.
I agree, lets not trample the flower down, before it bloomed.
02-28-2011, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by deema
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I don't want to be "that guy" (well, I'm a girl) that said something about someone's work and hurt their feelings.
:hunf:
It changed the dynamic of our friendship a bit....
02-28-2011, 07:25 AM
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I love craft shows and have been doing them for 15 years. I am new to quitling so my items where from different crafts. I have had people come up and praise my work, ask about it and make me feel so good. Then I have had oeople come up with their nose in the air and put my work down or give a disgusted look. Then you have the ones who act like they are at a flea market and offer you half or less. I once made a bunch of aprons from several different fabrics, chili peppers, bright colored horses , the bare chested cowboys, to name a few. I had pot holders and placemats to match. This woman wanted to buy my aprons for $1 a piece, no sale. She were to the. Show manager and tryed to get her to force me to sell them to her, didn't work. The woman got so mad she had to be escorted off the site.
02-28-2011, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ritamaew
I went to a show and there was a simple quilt not sewn too well. I knew this was someone's first attempt and she was happy with it. I told her--Your quilt has a very homey feeling. Like I would like to wrap up in it and read a good book.--I later found out that the quilter has parkinson's disease. What an effort she put forth in making this quilt! Not all quilts are up to Padukah standards but they are all special.
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02-28-2011, 07:55 AM
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Clem 55 and nanna-up-north said it well.
Ask them how they chose the pattern, what made them choose the fabric, how long have they been quilting, did they enjoy making the quilt, what would they do differently, what is their next project...
Go away making them feel better and with a smile on their face.
No need to burst their bubble. They will remember negative comments, half-hearted comments, and facial expressions far longer than necessary. Make this world a better place.
Ask them how they chose the pattern, what made them choose the fabric, how long have they been quilting, did they enjoy making the quilt, what would they do differently, what is their next project...
Go away making them feel better and with a smile on their face.
No need to burst their bubble. They will remember negative comments, half-hearted comments, and facial expressions far longer than necessary. Make this world a better place.
02-28-2011, 07:59 AM
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I call it the new primitive. I actually think there is a market for it. If she is happy it doesn't matter. Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Maybe great beach quilts? I personallyy like the homey dorky look but am too precise myself to make quilts like that. I bet the lady has more fun quilting then I do. My new DIL's mother quilts and makes these wonky odd quilts with all kinds of recycled fabrics and ties them. She was always so critical of herself. I love the new primitive look and wished I could quilt like that. I gave her my Gwen Marston Liberated Quilting book to let her know she is not the only one.
http://gwenmarston.com/
http://gwenmarston.com/
Originally Posted by Hosta
and it looks ghastly long uneven stitches pieces don't match colors are so ugly or if you go to a craft show and see someone selling their work and it looks so bad you feel bad for them. I have seen some stuff so awful I am surprised it was let into the show. I usually just say oh that's interesting did it take you long to do?
02-28-2011, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
It was made with love and thier best skills. after the show my guild put on I am very open to all sorts of piecing and quilting. I hve learned alot about both. Kind words are the first comment to make.
02-28-2011, 08:21 AM
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this makes me think of the Gee's Bend quilts - nothing is straight, none of the seams match, some people hate the layout and color combos yet these quilts are extremely popular in the art community and sell for a lot of money.
just because a quilt is not your style or taste doesn't mean it isn't great art that others will love.
say something nice and move on to another topic.
just because a quilt is not your style or taste doesn't mean it isn't great art that others will love.
say something nice and move on to another topic.
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