hannajo

This is something I'm constantly working on for myself. The formula I try to stick with is to first give them whatever it is and just let them enjoy it. If I feel the need to degrade my work in some way, I try to say something positive-sounding like, "each thing I make I try to get a little better." or "Next time I'll do such and such." If I don't have these things in my head, I'd just end up criticizing myself all the time. And then I'd get self-conscious that I'm being annoying. Wow, I'm pretty neurotic, aren't I? ;)


Put the shoe on the other foot for a moment. If you had a friend who was less experienced than you, how would you feel about them giving you a quilt they made?

vintagemotif

Very NICE!

Murphy

If she is your friend she will value what you did for her. If she is "in the know" then she will know what it took to make this. She will treasure it.

beautress

Grendelskin, that's a work of art, and your friend will love it.

Red Girls Mom

Your friend knows that you are just beginning, and haven't had time to match her skill level. BECAUSE she is a quilter she will recognize immediately how much time, effort and love has gone into this gift, and she will absolutely treasure it. Give it with pride and know that she will truly love it, and will love you for treasuring her enough to do all this just for her.

Latrinka

Girl, you don't need to say nothing, that quilt is gorgeous and looks perfect! She's gonna love it!

deedum

Beautiful,just beautiful! Give and let her enjoy!!!

charmpacksplus

It's beautiful! Remember that she was once a beginner.

just_the_scraps_m'am

that's really nice; fabulous color coordination--who wouldn't love it???

goldsberry921

It's a beautiful piece of work. What you project is what you will receive...Grace.

Monique