I try to be perfect. It did not help that as a chemotherapy nurse, if I did not try for perfection I was in big trouble. My DIL is the one who let me know that I am my own worst critic. I have learned to try and relax and recently attended a sewing retreat. I was the oldest there (65) and just a few quilters. It was wonderful! They did a project to work on our comfort level. Paint a canvas then add a message, in any medium, that spoke to us. Usually I'd be out the door. We are not perfect, we never will be, we need to just enjoy the ride. Let's just enjoy our hobby and have fun! This is a great topic and love the comment! Thank you!