quilterpurpledog

Even though we are our worst critics it is important to keep moving forward. Sometimes this means doing things or finishing things just because they need to be done. If we cast aside a project and do not work out the kinks-one at a time- we set ourselves up for a repeat on the next project. Some things are hard to work through and some just seem that way until that little light bulb pops on. If you really get stuck ask others for help.

feline fanatic

Best advise EVER. What Jan said.

Sewnoma

Finished is better than perfect.

Your daughter loves it...just do it. It might drive you crazy but that doesn't matter! You'll feel good once it's done, and I betcha once it's been out of your sight for awhile, when you see it again it won't look as bad as you remember it.

twinkie

I have had that problem and have put the quilt away. That's why I have so many UFO's. If your daughter loves it, keep working on it.

gramma nancy

My mantra is "Finished is better than perfect."

carolynjo

Finish it and pass it on to your daughter. Remember, our view is about 18"; hers may be from across the bedroom and she won't notice your boo-boo's.

MargeD

If your daughter loves it, by all means finish the quilt - FOR HER. It doesn't matter how we feel about a quilt, it's what the recipient sees. I once made a quilt for a friend, where she had sewn strips together from all her scrap fabric collected from years of sewing; and she wanted red sashing and border. Not my cup of tea, however, she was paying me for it; so I straightened the long strips, cut them into matching lengths and added the red. I kept telling myself that "red is a neutral" after seeing a quilt teacher on Simply Quilts make that comment. My son and DH liked it and she loved it, and paid me $250 for it, we had not discussed price, but I was thrilled; especially since she loved it and specifically asked me to quilt it as she admired my quilts from the church raffle quilts I had made.

Pennyhal

I set the quilt aside and don't look at it for several days. When I pick it up again, I ususally can't find the bad spots unless I search really hard for it. That tells me to leave the quilt alone. If the problem area jumps out right at me, then I consider if I want to make some adjustments.

SusanSusan33

I agree with all the others!! We are our own worst critics. Your daughter loves it and that is what counts!! Keep on keeping on!

When you look at your "mistakes" later they won't seem nearly as bad you thought initally. I remember lately thinking one of my binding was so horrible on one side. When I looked at it weeks later I couldn't figure out which side it was. Not that they all looked bad, they all looked just fine!!

margecam52

My mom was given some doubleknit outfits that didn't fit her...she cut them up to make a grandmother's flower garden quilt. Her eyesight was going...she spent almost a year piecing that lap quilt...by the end it was not the greatest (mom used to do beautiful hand work)...I told her I'd like it for my birthday & that I would tie the quilt. Well, mom is gone and when I looked at the quilt...it had too many hexis in some places, not enough in others...I put that quilt on my longarm machine and scribbled it to death...seams were coming apart, huge stitches, no tie offs, etc.... I love my quilt! I use it all the time...when it's hot, it's on the back of the couch...yes, it's not real fancy...but my momma did her best to make that quilt for me....I will cherish it forever.

Finish that quilt for your daughter...she will love it forever!