I am careful in my work, aiming for perfection but not obsessing over imperfections. I will never forget, after I pieced my first quilt top, a jelly roll pattern, and the seams were appallingly mismatched; I went to the quilt store and was so embarrassed, but wanted to follow through and finish the process. The ladies there were so nice and supportive, and said 'We're here to have fun, not to be perfect.' Sometimes I wonder if I would have given up in discouragement had they not been so kind and encouraging. As I gain understanding of the process, my work continues to improve. I think improvement, rather than perfection, is a good goal.