I have been quilting for a very long time and I know my quilts would never win awards in a quilt show. I gift all my quilts to family and friends they are well loved and treasured by those I have gifted them to and that is enough for me. I am still learning and have learned a lot from the members of the board. I still make a practice block from any new pattern I use. I learned a long time ago I will never stop learning and getting better, just work at it , do your very best and practice anything new. And most of all have fun and enjoy the process.