If you are anything
like me, that is very difficult to do. And the problem with this is
that it makes it very difficult to actually start something. I mean,
what's the point of starting something, if I'm only going to get it
wrong and everyone will judge it and know I'm a failure, and, and –
well, you get the picture.
So, today a friend was
on Facebook, and I commented on a post he had made. I followed this
up with a note through Messenger. One thing led to another, and I
ended up sending him a picture of a quilt top I had made. The quilt
was intended for his son, but it was so busy, and so bright that I
figured he would hate it. Plus I made a booboo in the quilt.
Well, as a result, he
has told me that he has plans to come and pick it up from me. I told
him I would have to go and buy backing and finish it. So – guess
what. Off we went to the quilt shop where I bought suitable backing,
and some extra fabric for the binding (in case I don't have enough on
hand). Next, I'll have to clear off my quilting frame, and start
practising like crazy. I know exactly how I want to quilt this, and
it's going to take some work.
But. Despite the booboo
– and how busy it is – he likes the quilt! I showed it to the
owner at the quilt store, and she told me it's great! (She also
commented on the small kennel quilt I had made, saying that all the
corners meet and it's crazy. Did I mention it's made from 2”
squares?)
The bottom line is –
I need to remember that perfection isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Wonder how long I'll
actually remember.
