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Originally Posted by bearisgray

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Originally Posted by janb

Of course the quilts are not perfect...what is? Unless made by God there are faults.

And all this time I've been thinking that most humans have faults AND they were created by God.

Didn't know god is a quilter too. Maybe she does the quilting between cheering on the NASCAR racers and protecting the soldiers, ey?

To quote my Mom - again:

"Perfection is impossible.
Excellence is attainable."

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Originally Posted by Grama Lehr

GEEZE!!! You think Wal Mart quilts are perfect?? YUCK!!

Absolutely! Quilts are like anything else. If you make it, you are your worst critic. I have done a little cake decorating. I don't sell anything b/c I never thought they were good enough. I then really looked at the bakery cakes--even those expensive wedding cakes--and realized what could be sold as fine or even very expensive wasn't any better than some of what I have done.

The same is true of quilts. They are made from the heart. They are gifts of Love. Perhaps b/c they are gifts of love we wish they were perfect. We just need to accept that perfection is not a reality. Just enjoy the hobby and learn as you go....

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Originally Posted by feffertim

I see so many posts here where people post pictures of beautiful quilts and then say 'it's not perfect'. I feel people are too hard on themselves, if it was perfect it would not look handmade. If you want a perfect quilt, buy one at Walmart that is made in China. If your quilt is as beautiful as is looks in the picture, then it is perfect in my book. Give yourself the credit you deserve.

To quote Thomas Keller: "Its not about perfection, its about the quest for perfection. That's the motivating thing. Because you realize once you think it's perfect, it's no longer perfect. It can't be. I think it's perfect and therefore its not."

I think people are too critical of themselves sometimes. But I've seen a couple professional quilters with very specific techniques that they truely believe is the only way to get a good looking quilt...and they come up as a bit snooty and a real know-it-all and act like the rest of us have no clue what we're doing. I'd much rather have the humble quilter who does notice the imperfections in an otherwise great looking quilt than the overly perfectionist quilter who thinks they can't make mistakes.

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Originally Posted by MadQuilter

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Originally Posted by bearisgray

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Originally Posted by janb

Of course the quilts are not perfect...what is? Unless made by God there are faults.

And all this time I've been thinking that most humans have faults AND they were created by God.

Didn't know god is a quilter too. Maybe she does the quilting between cheering on the NASCAR racers and protecting the soldiers, ey?

Mad!!

I can't say that I think Walmart quilts are beautiful. I bought a beautiful quilt at Penney's a couple years ago before I started quilting. It's only washed a few times each year (not used too much). But it's already falling apart and it wasn't cheap!

Well said! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: I was told when I started quilting to not criticize my work. I DON"T! And I am happier for not doing it.

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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy

i do not think all people are being too hard when they say "its not perfect".

many people want to improve their skills with each quilt so they study it and find the weak points so they know where they need work and more practice.

not everyone is negative when they say these things - it could just be a learning critique of their work.

Thank you for your comment because that is exactly how I feel. I am a fairly new quilter and do only crib or lap quilts. My skills have gotten better because after each finished quilt I look at it and see where the "mistakes" are and try to figure out how to do better. And I have gotten better.

I think it is just a way of being modest about their achievements.