kateyb

We are our own worst critics.
I've been quilting for 11 years and have taught teenagers and classes at my guild. I have also designed some quilts. This year was the first time I put any of my quilting in the county fair and much to my surprise both won a ribbon. A first for a paper pieced miniature, a third for a sampler.
So don't be so hard on yourself. You're probably better than you think.

Renee110

I've just started sewing and quilting 3 months ago, so I frequently think I'm not good at this! I also know that the only way to get good is keep on keeping on. It will probably be YEARS before I'm good....but I enjoy it so that's ok.

eaglebeak1960

I agree with the comments here I too get REAL discouraged,frustrated and want to give up.

BUT I will not give up!!!

I have been quilting for 6 years and still have not gotten off of the basic quilt designs. I am learning!!

Use the Videos on YouTuve and you will learn LOTS!!! I know I have

Chris

leonajo

I am a new quilter, so mess up often. Have found out how to use seam ripper to well, when I made silly mistakes. My biggest dream/hope is to be able to use the colors/ hues that I see on posted this board. So many beutiful combos. Just takes a lady's breath away. As for the skills, it will be what it will be.....

dunster

I'm never thrilled with the quality of my work either, but that's a good reason to keep practicing.

Dandish

I've oftentimes thought that, but that's when I remind myself why I do this - I ENJOY IT. Unless you're going for prize winners, perfection doesn't matter at all. It's the love and thought and creativity that go into quilts that matter. I bet your quilts are lovely!

LindaR

just keep at it...I pieced yesterday, and ripped twice...you only have to please yourself

deema

No...I don't think that. A professional or expert, I am not. But I'm learning new lessons with each quilt. I'm seeing progressive improvement with each one. And most of all, I enjoy doing it! Some, I have enjoyed more than others. Some have turned out better than others. I do not expect perfection from myself. Close is good enough for me. Practice might not make perfect, and I call mistakes "character" :D

mollymct

I don't really think like that. Now, sometimes I feel like I have a long way to go, but I see myself improving and making little steps forward! I try to choose realistic/achievable projects but with elements that stretch my abilities, because I love learning something new!

sueisallaboutquilts

Plain Pat, I hear you!!!!!!! I'm not very fussy about anything except when it comes to my sewing and quilting skills! Still don't know why...
But nothing will keep me away from it even though I don't think I'll have be as good as I want to be :D:D
My greatest skill seems to be BUYING FABRIC lol