Amish quilters have a practice of intentionally including a "mistake" so that God won't be offended - as his work is the only truly 'perfect' work. The Japanese culture of Wabi-Sabi values the imperfections in things that occur with use, and love. When something ages it gathers patina - cracks in a ceramic bowl, dents and scratches on a wooden table top, holes and their corresponding patches in cloth of all kinds speak to the reverence and love with which an object is used and tended to and bring life and personality to that object as it becomes a more deeply cherished part of the household to which it belongs. I think this quilt simply has an Amish Wabi-Sabi energy from the git-go...it is well loved in its imperfection and I for one would rather have a simple "homely" quilt made with love than a sterile show piece. This quilt is most likely the one that will become an heirloom - a family treasure, passed down with those stories of bed-jumping and trips to take pictures in the tomato fields. Well done, Hannah!
Now, one reason I like this is, I get way too hung up on perfection. To the point of frustration and abandonment of a project. Not sure if it's because it isn't "just right" or if it is a control issue. And don't get me wrong. None of my projects are perfect. I guess some mishaps just don't bother me. Kinda like 4 pairs of shoes under the kitchen table....
Later today: another post with pictures....I hope!
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