Title: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: gimpy cat on November 24, 2007, 02:40:37 AM
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I quilt alone mostly, havent anyone to show my works in progress to, no one to ask "what do you think of this colour with it?' I thought this area would be good for when we take those digital pics and can post them and say "give me your thoughts, does this border look horrible or not?" I hope you will use it too, the more ideas the merrier :santa_cheesy:
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: quilton on November 24, 2007, 03:41:28 PM
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Good idea! I always ask DH what he thinks and thankfully he is honest enough to give it! Hopefully, we will be honest enough to answer but be prepared for a ton of opinions! :santa_smiley:
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: Merry Bee on November 24, 2007, 04:28:49 PM
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Gimpy, what is that picture on your avatar? Is is The Cat in a Hat?
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: sewnsew on November 24, 2007, 06:59:00 PM
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What a good idea. I can always use someone elses input. I usually ask DH too, and he is pretty good about helping. Sometimes you just want more than one other. :santa_wink:
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: Pawstoquilt on November 24, 2007, 08:20:45 PM
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I have no friends (and now no family) that quilts--soooooo when I need an opinion you are going to have to be the ones I ask.
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: gimpy cat on November 24, 2007, 08:34:30 PM
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The avatar is the real life Gimpy Cat, he is getting into the christmas spirit so to speak :santa_wink: If you click the pic below you will see the bigger version
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: golo on November 24, 2007, 10:36:32 PM
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Will he share? :santa_cheesy:
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: gimpy cat on November 24, 2007, 10:40:24 PM
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LOL think he drank it and got a hangover, hiccup
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: jrquilter on November 25, 2007, 02:46:41 PM
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Funny how he has the same expression. He must prefer to drink alone and didn't appreciate the paparazzi.
jr
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: Merry Bee on November 25, 2007, 02:51:50 PM
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He does not appear to be enjoying the hat. Cats are picky about their appearance, you know, he is probably thinking "Bah! Humbug!".
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: gimpy cat on November 25, 2007, 02:52:57 PM
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He can be a rather droll or snooty kitty, often has a 'we are not amused mother' look on his face LOL. He is a grumpy thing but he loves me no end, he is mummys boy. He gives the most disdainful looks to laura and the odd time she has been able to pat him under my supervision his skin crawls as if he has been soiled. We reckon he thinks Laura is a freaky hairless cat of some kind. I think he carries a grudge that I had the hide to bring home a 'new pet' when Laura was born LOL He isnt keen on the hat, he prefers the reindeer antlers LOL, I will have to get a pic of that, then he really looks frumpy!!
He truly is Gimpy :santa_cheesy:
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: QBee - Mary Ann on November 25, 2007, 09:27:08 PM
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Too funny, Gimpy Cat! I was ready to ask if I could come celebrate with Gimpy, but I guess if he's already finished off the scotch I might just as well stay home. :santa_wink:
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: Litup100 on November 26, 2007, 07:47:00 PM
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I ask DH sometimes. However, I ask in such a way that he knows the expected response. He's not so stupid as to give HIS opinion. He's really giving me back mine.
Example:
Me: "I've spent hours getting this applique completed. Do you think it looks good enough?"
DH: "Honey, it looks perfect. It's obvious you spent a lot of time on it."
However, he may give this answer and not actually look at the applique. The response doesn't quite fit then.
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: quiltermarynel on November 27, 2007, 11:31:12 AM
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I often ask for a second opinion, although usually it does not help much, possibly because I am too darn independent. The DH is very patient about it and often makes good suggestions.
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: BearFoot on November 27, 2007, 01:15:13 PM
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I usually ask for a second opinion from DH, but I don't really want what he really thinks (which is what I usually get :santa_tongue:). I want him to say, "looks perfect, I wouldn't change a thing". :santa_grin: (Rarely get that though!) Now I tell myself...if you don't want to know the answer...DON'T ASK! LOL
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: Schnookie on November 27, 2007, 04:47:24 PM
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Hey that is my type of Cat...I also ask my DH what he thinks and he is usualy pretty good at giving his opinion, I charish what he has to say then go and do my own thing :santa_cheesy: but if you need a spot to get an opinion on something I would think this would be the perfect spot!
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: TxMaryQuilts on November 28, 2007, 06:50:55 AM
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I often ask my DD what she thinks. Kids have clearer eyes some times. It also makes her feel involved when I am making gifts for people.
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: golo on November 28, 2007, 07:31:43 AM
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http://TxMary, how old is you DD.... I am teaching my 9 yr old GD to sew and quilt....I value her opinion... I think the young see things different and it another perspective..the young are our future quilters.......
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: TxMaryQuilts on November 28, 2007, 11:35:05 AM
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Hi Golo,
DD is 13. She made her first quilt when she was 11. She has another one ready to quilt but someone, not necessarily me :santa_shocked:, keeps putting off helping her get it basted. She also paints and is learning to cross stitch (from her Aunt). Her passion seems to be cooking though. She loves it.
She seemed to enjoy quilting and wants to make another.
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Title: Re: How many times do you need another opinion?
Post by: Merry Bee on November 28, 2007, 12:26:21 PM
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Quote from: BearFoot on November 27, 2007, 01:15:13 PM
..............Now I tell myself...if you don't want to know the answer...DON'T ASK! LOL
I love this! That is probably why I seldome ask what anybody thinks about my brilliant work.
. tlcquiltnut