No, you do not have to be a perfectionist to be a quilter. I am absolutely sick of the overuse of the word perfect today. When I hear it it really irks me! There is no perfection this side of eternity. People are so accustomed to this new social media crazed society that everything is scrutinized by "someone" on FB, forum, blog, instagram and on and on. These 'someones' can be self proclaimed experts while sitting in their easy chair and have no clue.... I say quilt, piece,sew,cook,craft, etc. your way and do the best that you can do. Enjoy what you do. Learn along the way and stop using the word perfect.