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C.Cal Quilt Girl 10-21-2010 04:33 PM

Like them to be colorful? yes. Pretty? yes. Most of the colors coordinate? yes. most of the corners match? yes Are these useful items ? yes
But Really... Will this matter in a 100yrs? no. will this help my stress level to be perfect? no Would I have as much fun with it? No

What's that song "Don't worry be Happy"
so Happy Quilting !! :)

Berta48 10-21-2010 07:38 PM

I am my own worst critic,if it doesn't look right to me I rip it out and start over. Wish I wasn't that way it gets really stressful.As I am new to quilting.

wvdek 10-21-2010 07:42 PM

Yep, I stay sane that way and less stressed.

Not how I used to be. Was too perfect and never got anything done. Lots of projects, few finished. Stopped that a long time ago. Life is too short.

purplemem 10-21-2010 07:54 PM


Originally Posted by wvdek
Yep, I stay sane that way and less stressed.

Not how I used to be. Was too perfect and never got anything done. Lots of projects, few finished. Stopped that a long time ago. Life is too short.

You are supposed to be studying! Back to the books! LOL!

Kitsapquilter 10-21-2010 09:11 PM

I am pretty much a "good enough" quilter but I think the longer you quilt and the more you do the "good enough" grows into more perfect automatically!

quilt3311 10-22-2010 03:11 AM

Good enough is GOOD ENOUGH for me. I occasionally have a quilt that I take real pains to make it almost perfect, but for quilts for the grandkids and greats, good enough is good enough. I expect them to USE the quilts. I'd rather they be loved than perfect.

Moon Holiday 10-22-2010 03:14 AM

I agree with Melinda.

FranM 10-22-2010 03:15 AM

I use to stress over mistakes, taking them out many times. Then I saw a program on the Amish women making quilts, they say only GOD can make something perfect. When I saw that I developed that train of thought and started enjoying my work.

The only time a quilt needs to be absolutely is if it's in a judged show, so don't stress over errors and enjoy what you are doing.

Riversong 10-22-2010 03:20 AM

If its for myself ,its good enough.If I am making a gift or selling I try to do the best I can.

damaquilts 10-22-2010 03:22 AM

Oh yes . Especially with quilt tops I made years ago and am just now quilting. If it stays together it "good enough".
If it is for me I don't stress. However I have learned others think these "not quite good enoughs" are wonderful. But then none of my friends sew or quilt. hehe!!!
but if I am doing something to sell it will be as perfect as I can get it. I try to make it the way I would want to see something for sale.


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