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Old 06-09-2019, 05:54 PM
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Thank you all for your prayers.
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Old 06-09-2019, 07:06 PM
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Put me down for both. If I've done something to the best of my ability, given my skill level and the equipment I'm working with............then I've done it to "perfection" in my mind. If I've done something to the best of my ability, given my skill level and equipment................then I've done it "good enough" in my mind.

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Old 06-09-2019, 07:35 PM
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Thank you all for your prayers.
Gramajo, I'll add you to my prayer list as well. I'm so sorry about your cancer.
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Gramajo, I was saddened when I read your post this morning. I, too, will be praying for you...xoxo
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Old 06-10-2019, 03:49 AM
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Love reading about how perfect should perfect be! While I have been sewing since I was 12, I only started quilting four years ago. I take classes and feel I learn something new each time, or I am reminded of the tips and tricks from previous class. I made a list of projects started and try to finish them all, but at this point nothing is anywhere near perfect once I get past the first block. I chalk it up to my learning status! How long can I hang onto the my beginner mantra?
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Old 06-10-2019, 04:08 AM
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I'm not a perfectionist by any standards but I do notice that when I make a quilt I always find something about it that I don't like. However, once it's finished and time passes I tend to forget about whatever bugged me. I'm like that about a lot of things.
I've also noticed that non-quilters don't see mistakes unless they are glaring and mine aren't quite that bad!
Around the house I'm laid back. I'd like everything a lot tidier than it is but lack the ambition to do it! I'd much rather be sewing or gardening.
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Old 06-10-2019, 06:36 AM
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I just try to do the best I can. Some days things just don't want to go my way.
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Old 06-10-2019, 06:54 AM
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If it really bothers me, I change it. If it doesn't bother me, I don't.
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I call myself a hobby quilter. Nothing I make by hand is perfect and I'm okay with that. I'm just happy I have time to make things and have an outlet for my creativity.
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