Crafty Quotes
On this page I will be bringing you some of my favorite quotes from artists, crafters, and anyone else who says something that would contribute to the life of a crafter. I would be more than happy to accept suggestions for quotes here as well. To suggest a quote, please use the form at the bottom of this page.


Elbow grease is the best polish.

English Proverb

Erma Bombeck: A Life In Humor by Susan Edwards It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.

Erma Bombeck, Author/Humorist (Few people know that although Erma Bombeck died from cancer, she was also a victim of PKD.)

Albert EinsteinImagination is more important than knowledge.

Albert Einstein, Scientist

Faith that the thing can be done is essential to any great achievement.

Thomas N. Carruther**


Beverly Sills - Plaisir d'amourYou may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.

Beverly Sills, Opera Singer

Robin Williams: A Biography, by Andy DouganThere are no rules. Just follow your heart.

Robin Williams, Actor/Comedian

Eleanor and Franklin, by Joseph P. LashAbove all, try something.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, past American president

Christopher Lowell, Host of the Christopher Lowell Show on Discovery NetworksWhere there is fear, there is no creativity.

Christopher Lowell, host of the Christopher Lowell Show/interior designer

The Bully Pulpit: A Teddy Roosevelt Book of QuotationsDo what you can, with what you have, where you are.

Theodore Roosevelt, past American president

A Gathering of Hope, by Helen HayesAlways aim for achievement, and forget about success.

Helen Hayes, actress/author

Confucius: Philosopher and TeacherIt does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop.

Confucius, philosopher

Bill Cosby: Making America Laugh and Learn, by Harold WoodsI don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.

Bill Cosby, comedian/author

"The more you worry, the less you resolve."

Maricarda*

Winnie The Pooh, by A. A. Milne"One of the advantages of being disorganized is the joy of discovery."

A. A. Milne, author of the Winnie The Pooh books.

Carol Duvall, Host of The Carol Duvall Show on HGTV"If I hold my tongue just right, and I hold my breath...it will work."

Carol Duvall, host of "The Carol Duvall Show".


Create with Helen Squire: Hand & Machine quilting, by Helen Squire"I see inspiration in everything"

Helen Squire, quilter/author, from an appearance on "Simply Quilts".

Wild Flowers: Designs for Applique and Quilting, by Carol Armstrong"You can get inspiration from absolutely anything."

Carol Armstrong, quilter and author, from a guest appearance on "Simply Quilts".

"To struggle does not mean to suffer, for a struggle brings forth a gain."

Maricarda*

"Tell me what I do not want to hear and I will trust you even more."

Maricarda*

"I would rather be full of myself, than of somebody else."

Maricarda*

"There is a correlation between the creative and the screwball."

Kingman Brewster, Jr., educator

Harold and Maude, starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort"Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use."

Ruth Gordon, actress/writer

Diderot on Art Vol I"Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things."

Denis Diderot, philosopher

"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra."

Anonymous

Tales by Hazrat Inayat Khan"Everything in life is speaking in spite of it's apparent silence."

Hazrat Inayat Khan

"It is better to ride a horse in the direction he is going."

Anonymous

"Never regret the things you have done, only the things you have never tried."

Anonymous

Fiber etched jacket, by Hattie Anderson"Sometimes, 4 o'clock in the morning, I get my best ideas."

Hattie Anderson, fiber artist, from a guest appearance on "The Carol Duvall Show".

Thread Magic, by Ellen Anne Eddy"It's not important to be good, it's important to do."

Ellen Anne Eddy, textile artist and author, from a guest appearance on "Simply Quilts".

Heart of the Home : Notes from a Vineyard Kitchen, by Susan Branch"It doesn't have to be perfect...as long as you're happy with it."

Susan Branch, artist and author, from an interview on "Simply Quilts".


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