Debbie C

If only I was as good as the recipients of my gift quilts think I am!!

CloverPatch

I had to learn to stop pointing out my mistakes. Atleast outloud.
Someone once said that pointing out all your mistakes, on something so pretty makes you sound like you think your above making any mistakes at all.
I think they took it personally as if I was suggesting I was better than them... not just too good to make mistakes. But it stuck with me.
It also made me more accepting of my work. Mostly roll my eyes at my quirks, and hope no one notices.

sewcrafty

Put your quilt out and stand 10' back. Do you now see the mistakes?

Hey, you're not a machine and this is handmade. Instead of beating yourself up with that arm, try patting yourself on the back for doing something that not everyone does. Its an accomplishment that you should be proud of. The one that receives this is not going to look at what we see, just the love that went into it.

luv2so

If you're like me you look for them because you know they're there. Willing to bet others don't see them.

quilt3311

Hang it up, back off about 15 foot and see that most things you think are mistakes are not noticeable to anyone else.
I once went to an exhibit where a well known national teacher had her quilts. Absolutely beautiful quilts. When I got really close to a couple of them I found that all her points DID NOT meet perfectly. The overall effect was breathtaking, but close up, there were some flaws. Also if you have a light dark piece that misses meeting by just a smidge, use a permanent marker to match the darker fabric and add a bit of color right where the pieces meet. Works to cover small piecing errors.

sidmona

I use to be the same way to the point where I wasn't finishing my quilts. Then I got a little wood sign to hang in my quilting room that says "Remember only God is perfect, our quilts don't need to be." It has helped me tremendously. When I start to get down on myself and think of not finishing something, I think of that saying and I'm good to go.

redmadder

I must be getting old. I forget the mistakes in a few days.

CajunQuilter2

I know I feel the same way, but then I realize that since we are up close and personal during the construction of our quilts we naturally know where all our mistakes are and yes in time our memory of where the mistakes are will fade. People who receive them or look at them do not see all of the mistakes so relax and enjoy!!

jitkaau

Cover up the mistakes with applique and then you fulfill two crafts at one time.

BarbO

I have always been told that everyone is their own worst critic, so I bet your quilt is not as bad as you think. Everyone is human and we all make mistakes. Sometime these mistakes will make things extra special. So don't be so hard on yourself.