tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567148070676790205.post8688680725907821389..comments2023-09-19T11:10:02.302-05:00Comments on Quilts and Dogs: the Next StepGlen QuiltSwissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663112676927847239noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567148070676790205.post-52602105779424505162014-01-22T21:59:45.825-06:002014-01-22T21:59:45.825-06:00Beautiful quilts from 2008! Look forward to seeing...Beautiful quilts from 2008! Look forward to seeing this years reveal!Gina Loomishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974866852406255015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567148070676790205.post-38007467196655044022014-01-22T11:07:07.372-06:002014-01-22T11:07:07.372-06:00Maybe I have it all wrong, but it sounds like that...Maybe I have it all wrong, but it sounds like that group is more than a little toxic. Critique groups are great when they are encouraging, supportive and the critiques are something you can DO something with ... some of your examples sound like they are coming from unhappy "artists" who, rather than deal with their own stuff, bring it to the group and pour it over others. If your group is worth saving, maybe it could use some rules on constructive criticism (and etiquette). I recognize that because you feel that most are at a "high level" than you, you might not feel comfortable calling them on their stuff, so maybe the next time one of the unhappy campers says something UNcontructive or offers their negative criticism through whispers and body language, you might offer a neutral observation or follow-up question, like "can anyone help me/us understand how one designs or selects patterns and piecing that are in tune?" or, "I notice that you often turn away and whisper your critique to your friend. That feels negative. " sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13408822963659450038noreply@blogger.com