I am almost done with my first quilt. But as I stitch in the ditch, I see how my measurements are a little off, my basting (is that the right term? Or am I just thinking turkeys?) is not very good at all, and of course my flannal back does not line up the way I wanted.

The back I can deal with as lesson learned. The top is much better than the other tops I have started and never finished. The thing that gets me is that even though I pined the layers together, they are not very flat at all once I quilt it.

But when I look at it - almost finished and only the binding needing to be done, I realize that I kind of like it that way. I want my "quilts" to be comfy and useable. I don't want to spend so much time working on it trying to make it perfect that I end up not wanting to actually use it in fear of ruining it. I want my quilts to be used by my whole family, including my dogs and cats.

Is that crazy? I think the fact that it is not completly flat makes it a little more coushey. If I am a blanket maker . . .can I still play with all you quilters? :)

Pictures to come this weekend. It is very traditional in the front made with aquired FQ's and some misc fabric I had. The back is more like a party. Kind of like a mullet! Business in the front, party in the back!

looking forward to the pictures, and I LOVE cuddly quilts too.

No one is going to tell you that it didn't turn out right but yourself. If you are happy with it, then it is just fine.

I'm with you! I have never made a perfect quilt, and never will. But my little quirks in each quilt are what makes them mine.

I find I like my quilts after it is washed. A lot of the inperfections are not noticed at all.

LOL @ the mullet quilt!! It's nice to have a little suprise on the back. Remember, no one will see the mistakes as much as you do.

Of course you can still play with us LOL There are no quilt police here :wink: If there was I would have been given the boot years ago :shock: LOL I don't make perfect quilts either, I would rather they be used then just looked at :thumbup:

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Ditter

I would just focus on the fact that this quilt will be well used and loved for many years to come!!! :D:D:D

The important thing to me is to enjoy the process. I want my quilts to be loved and used. I'd rather see one being used for sunbathing than hanging on a wall with a ribbon. I have friends who enjoy the acclaims and awards and that is great if that is what they want, but I was never in a beauty contest and my quilts won't be either.