My Quilts aren't perfect and never will be. However, every time I make a quilt I learn something! I put that in my brain.... or actually I write it down for further reference... and remember it next time. The next project is better. I look at Quilting as an evolving art. The more time you spend on it, the better your results will be. I always know I can do better so I strive for that. I do love the K.V. quote!
One other thought, I subscribed to a well known blog by a very well known quilter whom I admire very much. After a few weeks I actually felt defeated because this quilter's level is sew sew sewww far above anything I could possibly achieve at this stage of my quilting capabilities. I actually unsubscribed from the blog and am now concentrating on less intense, magnificent over the top, incredible works!! lol I know my quilting skills will continue to improve, when I am ready for more challenging projects I will check back in with that blog and be inspired instead of feeling defeated! JMHO