Originally Posted by
bearisgray
I still think things such open seams, or 1/16 inch seam allowances should be fixed.
I agree with this statement. If something will impact the functionality of the quilt, I fix it. If my quilting stitches aren't formed properly, the seams aren't large enough or are crooked by 1/8" or more, I fix those. Other than that, I usually leave my mistakes. I figure I can either spend loads of time practicing my seam ripping skills or I can move on to the next quilt, apply what I've learned & make a new quilt that is better for the lessons I learned. By not fretting too much over my little mistakes (and I stress the word "little" -- big ones need to be fixed), I have more time to actually practice piecing & quilting.
Of course, show quilts are entirely different. If I have to unsew something 15x on a show quilt, so be it. For those, I really do strive to make it as close to perfect as I can.