Patch Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 How many of you have ever had somebody say, "You know so-and-so machine quilts, you should have HER do it"? How does that make you feel? Well, it sucks my confidence right down the drain. I guess the lady was trying to save me time, but really this is my project and I don't want to let somebody else finish it for me. She's not in the women's group at church, so I don't see why I should give it to her to do. I think I'll be able to do a fine job, if not as professional as somebody with a LA, but I won't do something that's not pretty, not me. I just wish I had pictures of the gifts I've given people, so others will be able to trust my skills.... at least the small ones I do have. Hearing that kind of comment just makes me feel inadequate. Do you ever feel that way? Gotta get back to piecing. At least the nice lady did get me started with a nice assembly line and thinking of the overall quilt. I had been obsessing too much on each block, so she did me a good turn getting my brain working in another direction. It will be easier now. Next I've got to print off a bunch of clip-art drawings of hands and feet doing different jobs for the non-sewers to participate too. If they show up tomorrow. I only had one sewer today, but at least she knows her stuff. She helped me with a lot of good foundation piecing tips. Just wondered who else needs confidence boosters sometimes and what do you do? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Patty, Don't let her get to you...You know what a great job you can do, so go for it and make her eat her words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hey Patty, When I hear a comment like that, my response is usually "Oh yeah! We'll I'll show you!" So, I look forward to seeing how you "show" this woman. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TishMarshall Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 forget what she said and just go do it for yourself! You already know you can, you told us so. Chin Up! Tish:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Patty, That sounds like a challenge to me;) I always like one. Get er done and just smile knowing you did it by yourself as you planned and you did a great job. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Patty, you are going to knock their socks off and wow them with your beautiful finished quilt. I am just like you --- I like to do everything from start to finish, from picking the fabrics, to cutting, piecing, quilting and finally sewing on the binding and label. I DO IT ALL, BABY!! You're going to do a great job. Don't listen to those downers. Keep going and before you know it you'll have a great product ready to show and tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted March 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Thanks! you all are the greatest. That's exactly what I needed to hear. You're right, Myrna, I love a challenge, and I'm going to rise to this one. I may not be an expert at machine quilting, but I'm going to give it every artistic nerve I've got and stitch up a storm (sorry, sewingupastorm, don't mean to steal your identity or anything ). I knew I could count on you. What a great start to this day. Non-sewing women supposed to be coming over to iron on images of hands and feet doing caring things (how can there be feet doing caring things? all I can find is boots pushing a shovel into dirt for planting....) I have to get squares and half squares cut out for that before 10:00am. I'm learning so much of what I WON'T do next time, LOL! Onward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 I hear it all the time. Drives me potty. However people are starting to stand up for me, and that feels great. keep at it you will do fine Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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