{ perfect . . . just perfect }

All art requires courage.

- Anne Tucker -

I have this pesky tendency to think

perfection is not only possible, it is required.

I was so excited about how this quilt top turned out.

I was making this quilt to celebrate the

arrival of a new baby girl across the street.

I made sure the mother loves pink & gray and

found the perfect pink polka dot flannel for the back.

I am learning to machine quilt using the

Bernina/Grace Company Quilt Motion setup.

I learn something new with each quilt.

I had skipped 'ahead' to quilt the borders

and center and planned to do the straight line work

off the frame and with my walking foot.

I thought I was paying attention but when

I took the quilt off the frame and looked at the back,

I found I had quilted in a couple of small tucks

because I hadn't smooth the flannel back enough

as I rolled the quilt ahead.

I could have cried (I almost did).

This perfect top RUINED!

As I fussed and teared up, my husband reminded me

that not one of my quilts has ever been refused

by it's new owner because is wasn't PERFECT.

I calmed down, unpicked enough stitching to smooth out the tucks, sewed
the binding on, and stepped back to admire the quilt.

I have determined to never let 'imperfection'

rob me of the joy of creating again.

(I think I need a sign.)

I love this quilt!  It's perfect because it was made

with love and, hopefully, will be loved by it's new owner.

I love the bias stripe binding!  I love the floral border!

I looked up the definition of the Greek word teleios

that was translated into perfect in the New Testament.

Teleios is defined as "brought to its end,

finished wanting nothing necessary to completeness".

And so I can honestly say that this quilt is simply perfect!

{Did I mention that after washing and drying this quilt
you would never know where those pesky tucks were?}

Quilt Information

Finished size 39 inches square

Center - White Kona Cotton 25 inches square

Center circle - 9 1/2 inches across

Dresden petals - 5 1/4 inches long finished

(6 inches unfinished)

Border - 7 inches wide finished (7 3/4 inches unfinished)

Quilting - Straight stitch & Linda's Daisy digital design

Center quilting design came with Quilt Motion