I was just thinking about this yesterday. How quilting has become almost mechanical. I have sewed for many years of my life--making clothes for myself and my children, curtains, etc. as I was overseas. I sewed out of necessity. Then I learned how to quilt--and I am sewing FOR FUN. I do the best I can to make sure my seams meet, and my points are right--but after that, it is what it is! Life has enough pressure. QUILTING SHOULD BE FUN AND RELAXING!