Life's too short to waste it on "perfection". I made a quilt for a friend for Christmas and it was by no means perfect, but she loved it anyway. I really enjoyed making it for her. The look on her face when she opened it was just priceless. She was staying with me over Christmas break and I made it right under her nose. She had no idea it was for her. I never could have finished it if it had to be "perfect". My husband always says "nobody sees the imperfections, but you". He's so right. I still rip out stitches, but I try not to be so obsessive about perfectly matched seams and sharp points. Quilting is a hobby for me and I want to enjoy it. I also want my family to be able to live with me while I'm quilting. After all, a quilt with flaws is just as warm as a "perfect" quilt and a finished quilt is a whole lot warmer than a UFO.