Power Phrase

Happy May 1st everyone!!

Last summer I purchased a sewing book:

Stitch by Stitch: Learning to Sew, One project at a Time

by Deborah Moebe

Today I would like to share with you something from the book

Power Phrase #3

When you finish a project you've sewed from scratch, there is always a strong temptation to apologize for the flaws. Say you've just whipped up a cute skirt and someone says, "Cute skirt!" Don't reply to that compliment by saying, "Yeah, but the hem is uneven, and the pocket didn't turn out the way that I wanted ..." Heck, no! Always say, "Thanks! It turned out really well." Plus, it prompts them to say, "Did you make that?" To which you can reply, "Yes. Yes, I did."

I think this applies not only to sewing but to all crafts,

and I do it all the time!!

I have tried very hard since then to just accept a compliment

and not point out the flaws.

I am getting better though,

but every time I slip up,

I remember this power phrase.