Funny thing, ping pong table (and/or room to have one) is high on my list of desirable quilting items. If you have a garage, you can fold up the table when not in use, back out the car, and boom! down goes a surface big enough for a twin quilt and at a nice height.
Unfortunately, I don't have a garage or enough space to store, much less open out.
In terms of perfection, I feel it is something I could achieve, or close enough, if I wanted to. However, I find it strangely comforting that I have never had to deliberately make a mistake to keep myself humble, plenty of mistakes every project! My quilting experience allows me to fix my mistakes more than prevent them...