as you develop your skills, don't let the practice pieces go to waste. Finish them off, pair with a used stuffie appropriate to the size and donate to a children's charity - the little ones love the new toy and they don't care if the stitches are wonky or if the points don't match. You will have learned a new skill and made a child happy at the same time (and maybe made yourself happy by getting rid of one more stuffed toy!)