Several neighbors asked me to teach a beginning quilting class. We (they) decided to make a red/white/blue quilt and raffle it off at the annual 4th of July picnic. Being new quilters, not all of the blocks were perfect but were forced into submission with plenty of spay-sizing and a good steam iron. One in particular was almost horrible but the maker was so proud. I fit all the blocks in (a miracle in itself) and believe it or not, the quilt brought in over $200 in the raffle. Never, never, chastise a new quilter -- simply praise and offer extra help next time.