imperfect quilt
#51
I just finished a quilt top and I noticed that in one block the seagulls were flying upside down! I left it because I really didn't feel like taking out one more seam( this was a figure out as you go, quilt). Some times I do obsess over little mistakes, but I'm learning to let go of the little stuff! Life is too short.
#57
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 62
This is actually a tradition carried down from the Indians who believe that only the Great Spirit could make something perfect. As an act of humility and probably respect they always made their handwork imperfect. However many times the imperfection was hard to detect. :)
#58
I sure won't worry about doing it totally perfect..lol..nothing is perfect anyway..you'll be fine and I'm sure your quilt will look great !! Yes..EagarBeeze..I grew up where the Amish were close and they did believe that..but I never saw it..lol..they hid it well !!
#59
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New York City UWS
Posts: 4,222
I saw a quilt in a shop the other day that was staggeringly beautiful.
The artist said she knew where the mistakes were, but it looked perfect to me. I smile just thinking about the beauty she created.
Relax!
The artist said she knew where the mistakes were, but it looked perfect to me. I smile just thinking about the beauty she created.
Relax!
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