First of all, I try to do all my work with intention because it feels right. Some projects and tasks require more effort and skill level. I save those for when I am fresh and ready. When I want to sew but a bit tired, I do chain piecing and lower level concentration tasks.
I know which projects require a higher standard and although I try to do all work well, I know when it is time to move on.
Nothing is perfect. Nothing. It is a mental construct. Things can be beautiful, neat, tidy, useful etc but time and matter means everything is in constant flux and something that was perfect in your eye may change quite quickly.
I make my quilts to be pleasing to my eye and the eye of the beholder. I want them to be warm and beautiful. Sometimes, I will work on a project made for someone else and work in designs or colors that aren’t my favorite. It stretches me and makes me glad that the recipient is getting the colors and design that is their preference.