I love this thread ! I thought I was the only one who did these things..whew...! So happy to hear I have lots of company! I am quilty .. I never prewash fabrics..my quilts/squares are never perfectly squared.. I never follow a pattern..I make up my own design..usually as I go along.. I never change my needle or my rotory blade..until it won't work any more...ha.. oh the list goes on and on... and my seam ripper and I have become best friends ! Let's just say, I try hard.. but everything I make is make with lots of love, and usually gifted.. is that the quilt police I hear at my door?? no... they will never find me...hee..hee