I have a three seam quilt block. Have ripped out 9 seams! Hah!
got the rotation finally. and ripped out the one that works, to use as an example..
My seam ripper is dull ! hah!

quite often actually! i do not choose to enter any competitions, and the quilts i make for others are always appreciated, and most think they are beautiful. what they don't know . . .

joined squares: 11 x 11 inches each, set crooked on mat.

Thank you ! I like that idea! I to have no plans for competition but want each quilt liked/loved.

I like the blocks you made. Very pretty. They look perfect to me.

It's sweet and it looks really good to me :thumbup:
I make quilts because I enjoy it and as the others have said they are made to be loved to pieces :-D

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!
But don't forget to scream!
Your blocks look fantastic, so you conquered!!
Great job!

I think they look great, you've got permission from the QB to move on :-) :-)

Adorable!

If it is for friends or family? I am blessed that they are very forgiving :wink: and enough comes much quicker :D:D:D

I LOVE that Donna Dewberry fabric!!

The very first quilt show I went with my husband. In a somewhat loud voice while looking at a quilt that won a ribbon he said "look her points dont match up either". So since then I stand 3 ft back and if it looks good to me thats all that matters. The quilt police are not permitted in my house. I had a relative bring that to my attention while looking at one of my quilts yet she asked me to make a quilt for her daughters wedding, go figure. I did not make it for her.

If you can't notice it at a glance 10 foot away, it's perfect. lol

I think it looks great! If you don't tell, they will never know you had to get that seam ripper out.

Gee I'm sure you're the only person to dull a seam ripper on the whole planet! lol :D:D
Love the blocks!!!

I let go of perfect when I'm darn good and ready to. I find that comes earlier with each quilt!

I quit counting the times I had to rip on this baby quilt I am working on right now. Finally got it sandwiched and started quilting and my machine decided to act up. I am now taking out all the quilting I had in because I am using white thread on the top and deep rose on the back and guess what is showing on the back.

I very rarely rip seams out, done is better than perfect to me. :) I don't make quilts for anyone that won't love them no matter their imperfections.

Cheers!
Rachel

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it that sweet with the faces.

People look at things as a whole, don't stress so much. Perfect is overrated. Done is the best

Mistakes add character to the quilt. That's my story and I'm sticking with it.

Strive for perfection, settle for greatness. I think your blocks are great. Therefore objective achieved.

As long as it's reasonably flat & with 1/8" of the finished size, I quit ripping!

I will mark the block with a note, so I don't forget the size when piecing the top, adjust the seam allowance, and remeasure the blocks after piecing to be sure it's true to size.

How often do I say: Good enough? Almost every day!

Really cute blocks!!

As for me, I try not to count the number of times I rip stuff out. I have learned that I need to press each seam - AND if it does not "look" square or straight - I need to measure it and solve the problem before I continue. Sometimes this does not require ripping out - just a "straighter seam" lol.

I think it looks lovely..it is made with love and you did a great job!!

I think ahead to determine if the next block (or row) will be affected. Then I ask if I can live with it. Over time, I have come to realize that some little flaws will not show up in the finished project but it took a lot of trial and error on my part to "get" that.

I used to take anything apart that was more than 3/16" off. Well, glad to report that those days are over. I have gotten quite good at fudging, tweaking, adjusting and making pretty things.

Your block is a pretty thing. Don't be too hard on yourself, go slow and do your best.

Just asking myself that question all week! I finished a very lovely quilt although I am not quite happy with it. Maybe 95% I am. Debating on ripping it out and redoing it or giving it for the birthday gift it was intended! Considering, once I give it away, the cats will probably lay on it, it is probably good enough!

I quilt for fun. Ripping isn't fun, so I just don't do it. A quilt with character keeps you just as warm as a quilt that is "perfectly" made.

Well that is very cute. It does look challenging. Experienced quilters often tell me not to worry, "It will quilt out." Guess they mean mistakes are not as noticeable once it's quilted.

Beautiful blocks...I say move on...no need to waste your time ripping again. For me, I just love yo-yo's. When my points don't match, and I don't feel like ripping, I just stick a yo-yo in the center. Who cares...my quilts are still loved just as much!!

My seam ripper and I are best friends. Love your blocks.

Adorable!

Somewhere I heard that if you are looking for perfect in quilting, you will never get anything finished. I try to match but sometimes that doesn't work either. At the end of the day, what is the worst that is going to happen. Someone is going to love your finished quilt, not your UFO

Your blocks look great to me. I would say move on if it were mine. When I have a block that I just can't get right if I have at least 1/8" for a seam allowance I use it, I do stitch it twice. If anyone on the board thinks this is a bad idea please reply. I am still a newbie and have lots to learn.

I try for perfection BUT I do not sweat it, if the seams are imperfect.If I put something upside down or wrong other ways I will ripppeppppt

I agree totally with cathyvv. If it looks good without my glasses it is pretty darn near perfect. Your block is adorable and will make a precious quilt! Get busy!

I try for perfection BUT I do not sweat it, if the seams are imperfect.If I put something upside down or wrong other ways I will ripppeppppt

I'm much less of a perfectionist than I used to be. Done is better than another UFO.

Love your blocks. They are so very pretty and I don't see a thing wrong with them.

What sweet blocks! They look great to me.

I like the way you think! :thumbup: