Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
For me it depends on who made it. If it's from a loved one I don't care if it's full of mistakes! But if I buy something at an art fair, for example, I want the quality to be good. As someone else said if it's below my level of skill I'll pass on it.
I agree exactly. I'll never pass judgement on someone else's work--unless it's for sale for profit (not for charity). If they expect to make a profit, I expect them to do better work than I can do myself. I think that's fair.
ETA: There is a bit of fudge-room in that assessment, too. If the design is inspired and unique, I'll allow a few minor hiccups in the construction. But if it's a traditional pattern with traditional materials, attention to detail is very important.