What are you working on that needs a change of perspective??
- Turn it upside down.
- Look at it thru a camera.
- Take a photo in greyscale.
- Walk out of the room, turn off the light and “surprise” yourself when you turn the light on and see the project.
What do you do to change your perspective?
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To change perspective, I ask a quilting friend or my husband for comments, suggestions, and ideas.
I often ask my husband for his ideas. He has a really good eye!!
I often hear your advice that helps me with change. If I don’t like it, cut it up. Recently I made several blocks but felt the layout was “boring”. So I cut the blocks in four sections, turned they different directions and wow…I got a design that I truly like. So, your words help me change my perspective. Thank you.
I am so glad that it helped Christie. I once cut up an entire top because it was boring. The resulting top was much smaller but oh so much better!!
One thing that I’ve noticed about our 11-month old granddaughter is that she thoughtfully examines her toys from every angle. Lily amuses herself by turning things this way and that, comparing them from different perspectives. My daughter (her mom) and I think that Lily is extraordinarily intelligent. So I think what Alan Kay says has merit.
sounds like she is perceptive and smart!!