I hope she doesn't mind, but here is a direct quote from someone who thought her quilt 'was not good enough', too. (Thank you LynneJean.)
Well, does anyone remember my sister's quilt that was the UFO that I had SOOOO much trouble with? It was the purple and green floral one.
Here is the link
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-90204-1.htm
Anyway I sent it to her even though I could still see all the mistakes and hoped she would like it. I even wrote her a note saying if you don't think you will use it just sent it back. I was worried.......but here is the email I got this morning from her.
OMG!!!!! I opened the door this morning and a huge box was on the door step. what a surprise!!!!! I couldn't believe my eyes. The quilt is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I LOVE the colors and your workmenship is outstanding!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I will treasure it always because you made it just for me with time, love, money and prayer just from you. I envy your time to make quilts. That is what I want to do when I retire. I think you will have to teach me though. I want to make something special for each of the kids. As far as using it, ARE YOU KIDDING??? It will be on my bed tonight!!!!! Dillards makes beautiful quilts but they are stiff and cold. Your quilt is soft and warm and full of love!!!! HOw can you beat that??? Got to go, Im still at home and pressed for time. Much love Janet
It just goes to show you that other people don't usually see the mistakes. BTW Janet is a very good seamstress of many years. My sister and I had a falling out a few years back and we have been working to getting a better relationship in the past few months. I had hoped that this quilt would help our situation to heal. I prayed and cried over that quilt and made a label that said
" To Janet my constant embrace of love stitched into the fabric of a quilt. Love Jeanne."
I wanted her to think of that quilt as my arms always around her even when I was not there. We live several hours away from each other. Never under estimate the power of a quilt! Even one with lots of mistakes!!!!