I must admit, that I'm getting frustrated with perfection
02-02-2011, 04:19 PM
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None of my quilts are perfect. The ones I make for myself are far from perfect. I do however try a little harder to match my seems when I'm making it for someone else. But if they don't match, oh well, I'm not perfect so neither are my quilts.
02-02-2011, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Most of that is just to sell more gadgets. Fabric is an imperfect medium. Minor imperfections are to be expected and only enhance the beauty of the final product.
If it's still ugly, you didn't cut it small enough. If it's still crooked, your galloping horse isn't going fast enough!!
If it's still ugly, you didn't cut it small enough. If it's still crooked, your galloping horse isn't going fast enough!!
02-02-2011, 05:04 PM
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I try to do the best I can and to learn something from each quilt I make ... I certainly will never reach perfection. I love quilting, love the fabrics, love the funny names of the patterns we use, love the fact that some other woman was quilting 100 years ago just like I am today. Perfection is for the doctor who reads my mammogram, not quilty me. Have fun with this amazing craft we are all enjoying!
02-02-2011, 06:23 PM
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I wish I could care less about straight seams. I do consider my audience when I am quilting. My second daughter can't sew a stitch, so I didn't worry as much as I will when I get to my oldest daughter's birthday. That one sews a perfect seam and pieces perfectly.
The one I am making now is for a Cystic Fibrosis silent auction. It will be looked over at close range. I also know an accomplished quilter is making one, too. My beginner quilt needs at least to be well done.
I think it needs to be a personal thing. Whatever makes each of us feel the most comfortable.
The one I am making now is for a Cystic Fibrosis silent auction. It will be looked over at close range. I also know an accomplished quilter is making one, too. My beginner quilt needs at least to be well done.
I think it needs to be a personal thing. Whatever makes each of us feel the most comfortable.
02-02-2011, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jill
I quilt for fun. I gave up perfection years ago. I like my quilts to look nice, and I do rip out my share of seams, but my quilts will never be in a show, will never be in a museum, but they will be in my house and the houses of family and friends, and I will be proud of them when I'm done. I keep telling myself that perfection is impossible so why should I drive myself crazy trying to achieve something I can never do.
02-02-2011, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by luckylindy333
I strive for perfection, but if I have to take a seam out, it is a cold day in h*ll. I always go by the galloping horse rule- if it looks OK from a galloping horse, then it is OK with me. I also strive for done!
02-03-2011, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Raggiemom
None of my quilts are perfect and I'm fine with that!
I give everyone my best..nd that is good enough for me.
i have no intention of selling them,that would cause me to try to be perfect, and life is to short to worry about perfect.
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