i looked at it again this morning. there are a couple of problems, and they are probably due to the combination of my skills and the machines i am using, though between the 3 you would think one could do this kind of work. maybe not.
the seams matches are pulling the fabric. despite very careful pressing, when i come to a three seam intersection, it is either stretching the black piping or pulling the .75" square out of whack. then when i go to join them up the lines look wonky enough to be noticeable.
one or two threads off is making a huge difference when lining up these little tiny pieces. that would be my fault, but i have been as accurate in my stitching as i can right now. i think what i'm going to do is get rid of these tiny stained glass panel pieces and run the colours in longer stretches instead.
if you are a very, very precise quilter, probably with some experience doing miniature quilts, these won't be a problem for you. the criticisms of the pattern hold true. because she doesn't provide finished dimensions for elements, you either have to do the math work ahead or follow her directions without deviation.
i think my finished product will be okay, but i took this project on to help me improve accuracy and precision. i'm just not ready for it yet i guess and mabe i won't ever be. but you're right - no project should cause this level of unhappiness. i'm going to make the pattern adjustments, swallow my disappointment in myself and move on.
the chevrons went together beautifully. and i suspect the whole quilt will look fine. i'm always going to know what's missing, but no one else will. and that's okay too.
aileen