None of my quilts are perfect. In fact, most have a mistake too big to fix, but can't be seen from 10 feet away. I love learning new stuff; I didn't know what I didn't know before this amazing wealth of information site! I guess I absolutely must have my intersections match up. Mitered corners have moved from atrocious to acceptable, but still striving for practice makes perfect.
I am very picky about my fabric. I have a small budget, but I buy top shelf fabric that appeals to me. The pricey part of quilting is my time, and I try to spend it wisely!