WIP Wednesday: Unity Quilt Update

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This is my Unity quilt so far with round 3 and its pesky little stars. They're not perfect as I did lose a star point here and there but they're finished and I'm happy with my progress so far.

I'm not that persnickety about my piecing and I'm definitely not a "precision piecer".  Not to say that I just "slap" my quilts together.  I do try my best and I've had my share of dates with Jack the Ripper.  But if it's not too obvious and I'm okay with it, I am not going to rip it out.  I know there are quilters who are fastidious about their work and I admire their beautiful precision work.

But for me, it's all about the process.  I love sewing!  I've been sewing since I was a little girl, and it's my "happy place".  It gives me peace and comfort.  But if I begin to be fussy and frustrated because my work is not perfect, then I'm afraid I'll lose my joy in quilting.  As long as it's "perfect enough", I am happy.

“We don't make mistakes. We just have happy accidents.” ~ Bob Ross

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Until next time ... 
Be happy and keep on quilting!

Comments

  1. Sharon KwilterOctober 27, 2021 at 6:21 PM

    Your quilt is looking lovely. For me, I usually make a choice when I start whether I was it to be precise or not. Sometimes, done is better.

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  2. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingOctober 28, 2021 at 4:53 AM

    Looking good from here, Rita!!! You have more fortitude than I, as I stopped with the original block, quilted it and called it done.

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  3. ScrapatchesOctober 28, 2021 at 6:38 AM

    Your quilt is looking lovely. Sewing in my happy place, too, and I enjoy the journey, including the bumps in my piecing and quilting. Thank you for sharing in my linky party and brightening my day ... :) Pat

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  4. AllisonOctober 29, 2021 at 2:20 AM

    Lovely quilt. I made two - one for each daughter. I have finished one and gifted it, but the other is still a top. Number 2 daughter's quilt is still a top, but it will get finished before she is allowed to travel to Australia.

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  5. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterNovember 2, 2021 at 10:44 AM

    I'm with you! Finished is better than perfect, although your Unity quilt certainly looks pretty perfect to me. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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