I call that the "VAN GOGH" syndrome and ALL true artists suffer from it at one time or another. Most quilters KNOW where every SINGLE off stitch is in every quilt they make. The recipients could care less...they are just thrilled to get a beautiful quilt, yet we clobber ourselves with the failed "perfection club" over minor bobbles etc.
I'm finally to the age where I can be much more accepting of ME (and my hobbies)... flaws and all. It's a nice place...
Nice post!