We can always strive for perfection -- we're never going to achieve that lofty goal. I think striving for excellence is how we should "quilt", but there was only ever one man who walked this earth who was perfect, and he was nailed to a tree! I see excellence every time I look at a picture posted on this board!
I am still a rank amateur, but I know I'm not perfect. I just do the best I can and don't sweat the small stuff!
Jeanette Frantz