Why do I prefer other people's work !

[Margo]

I also find many times I'm way too critical of my own work. I give most of my pieces away, but would like to sell some too. When I get excited about doing a piece I lose interest in selling it. I begin to question "who would want this? esp. in this down market...
I guess the answer is just do the best I can do & be happy I'm able to create & have others admire the quilt mistakes or not.

I just sold my first quilt. All the quilts I've made to date have been gifts for others or charity donations. I decided I wanted to make some simple baby quilts to sell- nothing fancy, just bright colors in basic patterns. So I made a quilt top I LOVED- the colors, the appliques, the overall look of it made me happy. Till I quilted it.

I tore more stitches out of that thing than I ended up leaving in, I think. Everything I did to it on my quilting frame was WRONG, and BAD, and UGLY.

I finally finished it up, hating that I had ruined it, and resolved not to sell it after all. Hubby said, "Go on, at least try." I listed it online thinking much the same thoughts: "Who would pay good money for this? It's full of flaws."

Lo and behold, here it is two days later and the quilt is sold. For asking price. To someone who loves it. Go figure! :shock:

I totally understand the issue of undervaluing my own work. I am constantly in awe of the talent I see around me in the quilting world and beat myself up for not being that good. But I remind myself that there will always be someone better than I am. That doesn't lessen my work.

Lisa

[Margo]

Lisa, you've got to remember that the awesome quilters that you see out there weren't born with that skill. It takes all of us time to learn and perfect (if we are so inclined) our craft. The more we practice and study the techniques, the better we will get. I just hope that everyone does the best they can do today, knowing that the practice will make tomorrow's efforts better, but most of all I hope everyone enjoys the journey!
SEW LONG!
Margo