Also, do no be too critical of yourself. We always can improve our techniques, etc to our own goals. You would have a good chuckle if you could see one of my first quilts. It wasn't quilted at the time, just pieced. And, defin. some of my seams were a bit too loose. I didn't correct, or tear apart or I prob would have quit right there and then. I made my batting and backing sandwich w/the top and basted. Then I did some serious quilting on it:))It has been great!! And, has survived 2 kids, 2 dogs and a cat:))Keep us posted! Skeat