I have had a lot of fun reading through the posts that are cropping up in the quilty blog world titled 10 Quilty Secrets. It is so funny to read everyone’s true confessions. Here are my deepest, darkest quilty secrets. 
1. I have absolutely no interest in hand quilting any of my projects. Or hand piecing for that matter.
2. I am not a fan of hexagons and don’t see myself using them in any quilts.
3. I am afraid of paper piecing. My brain just doesn’t really get it. I read the directions and think, “what??” (I need to force myself to work on this because I like so many of the paper pieced projects that I see out there.)
4. Quilt math scares me. Like I wouldn’t want to rely on my math to actually buy yardage for a project. Isn’t that why there are computer programs to do that though??
5. I have pinned more than a lifetime’s worth of quilting projects on Pinterest and I cannot stop. CANNOT.
6. What is the deal with Liberty Fabrics? Am I missing something because I just don’t love them like the rest of the world does.
7. My stash is predominantly shades of green. Lots and lots of green.
8. I always thought I would only work on one project at a time. (I secretly scoffed those who have 29 million WIPS in their sewing room.) I no longer scoff.
9. A year ago I had no idea what low volume and high volume fabrics were.
10. I try to like wonky piecing but honest and truly, I just don’t like it. I think I am supposed to but it isn’t working for me.
11. Bonus confession: I am my own worst critic (that isn’t unusual though.) I always find fault with my work so I never enter it in any sort of competition. Cannot stand the idea of some judge picking it apart. It is bad enough that I pick it apart!!
And now you know it all! I feel so relieved to have gotten this out into the open. Linking to 13 Spools as she is the start of all of this!
#6 – I agree, I just don’t get it
OK, good. They are pretty enough but really, the pricing is crazy!!
#5…. oh my gosh, #5!!!!
Yep. Sometimes I wonder about the amount of time given over to Pinterest but then I will find some cool idea or inspiration and I just keep pinning. How funny.
If you want to work on #3, I just ran across this blog you might be interested in: http://www.thetartankiwi.com/2014/07/a-lot-of-people-are-intimidated-by.html
Thank you. I really do want to work on this, if for no other reason than to prove to myself I do have more than 1/2 a brain. I pinned it. (See #5) Thanks Sarah. Have a good day!!
You are too funny and I don’t believe the part about not understanding the math for one minute. You are too smart. Also, there are tricks to paper piecing and then you will love it.n
I don’t think it is a lack of understanding for the math. More a laziness on my part that leads to inaccuracy. I have to check it and re-check it and then I still don’t buy the right amount of fabric. Oh well…. I am absolutely going to figure out the paper piecing though.
Oh, yes, #5. I better live to be 200 or so or I’ll never get to everything. And I’m my own worst critic too. Aren’t we all? Thanks for sharing your list!
I remember thinking Pinterest was such a silly concept when it first came out. But really, it’s addicting. It can also quickly suck an hour of my day away tho……
I agree with on number 11, that’s for sure. People keep encouraging me, but I’m just too skittish about the judging process too. Great list, and thanks for the tips about the linky parties!
You’re welcome and thanks for stopping over. These “Quilty Secrets” posts have been a fun avenue to meet other bloggers! ☺️
#5 and I just can’t stop looking! #7 I’m trying to expand my color scheme – even in my wardrobe!
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for stopping by. Isn’t it great reading all of these Quilty Secrets posts? It has been a lot of fun to read everyone’s thoughts. Take care!
Bernie
Paper piecing sucks!
But so many people seem to like it. I have yet to try it. I like the way some of the finished projects look tho. Someday……
Take care!
Bernie
ohh my we could be twins, I agree with almost everything on your list!!!!
Great list! I found paper piecing made no sense whatsoever until I just tried it. Once I had paper and fabric in hand, and good instructions nearby, it was amazing how much more sense it made. I love green too, though blue seems to be most common in my stash. Which drives my husband crazy because I make lots of blue quilts that don’t seem to fit in our predominantly green rooms!
Hi Leanne,
It sounds like paper piecing is something it need to try. Our quilt guild has a class on it this month so that might be a good opportunity for me to give it a try. Thanks so much for your supportive comment! Best of luck with your blue quilts and green rooms!!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Bernie
Well, I do enter my quilts in competition. I take care to make sure they are show ready, and the judges always find something to criticize… you just take it for what it’s worth, learn from it if it’s true, and it’s so nice to see something you made hanging in a show.
LeeAnna at not afraid of color lapaylor.blogspot.com
Hi Leanna,
I know I shouldn’t be so nervous about having my quilts judged but I am. I guess I need to learn more about what it takes to make a quilt ‘show ready’ and then try to let it go. Thank you for coming by! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Take good care,
Bernie
These are fun! I could agree on most of them 🙂
Number 8 made me smile.
In reference to number 10: You don’t have to like everything. Just do what you love and like doing. At least, I learned this lesson the hard way. Now, I just do a little here and there just to learn.
And oh, I so identify with number 11!
I enjoyed reading this post! 🙂
I agree with you about number 10. Time is precious so why make things that you don’t truly like and enjoy?
Thanks for coming by! Have a great weekend.
Bernie