I give up. I admit it. A quilt in progress has defeated me. I'm not usually a quitter. When my seams don't match or my points aren't sharp, I'm willing to rip the patchwork out and start over.

Jolene Adley, left, and Kris Ramos, both of Canton, display some of the quilts they have made throughout the years. The women are members of Grammy’s Choice Quilters, which meets regularly at the ...