Sometimes to see if you're making any progress on a project,
you have to take a step back,
change your perspective,
otherwise it starts to seem rather endless.
* Did you notice the one "wonky" plaid hexagon in my first photo? It wasn't intentional, but I've decided to let it be. Sometimes a "mistake" can add a extra touch of interest, don't you think? The perfectionist in me wanted to change it, so this is an exercise in letting go or changing my perspective. ;o) Funnily enough, until I pointed it out, my "oops" went unnoticed - at least by my family.
I didn't notice it either! Sometimes I get sooo sick of what I'm working on - even though deep down I really love it! Sometimes my step back includes putting it in a box for a year or so!
ReplyDeleteI had to take a real close look and honoustly, I love the little mistake. It adds interest to the quilt!
ReplyDeleteHi Katherine!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment in my blog- this was very happy for me...
Best wishes: Ágota
I just love the quilt, I may have to add it to my 'To Do' list for Hubby or Son.
ReplyDeleteI got over my perfectionist tendancies after reading 'Bend the Rules Sewing' by Amy Karol. It also saves a lot of time if you don't have to do too much reverse sewing (aka 'unpicking').
this is something he will treasure his whole life. I understand what you mean about wanting to change something and make it right. But the idea of don't apologize, don't explain is something that I am working on. Your son might not have noticed it ever. Remember, he thinks that you are perfect anyway!
ReplyDeletei have perfectionist tendencies (ha! if only they were tendencies and they didn't run my life!!!) too. :)
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