What is a flimsy?
#11
Just wondering if it is more of an European term?? There are many different names for the same item depending on where you live or were raised, and what you consider your native language. I guess you could call a quilt top 'flimsy' because it doesn't have the support of batting, backing or quilting.
#15
For the longest time I couldn't figure out that term either- did figure out it's what some have decided to call their completed tops- to me its a negative term- my quilts are Not flimsy! I go to great lengths to make sure I create well constructed quilt tops and finished quilts I would be hurt/embarrassed/upset if someone called one of my quilts or tops ( flimsy) . so I really don't get it.
#16
Just wondering if it is more of an European term?? There are many different names for the same item depending on where you live or were raised, and what you consider your native language. I guess you could call a quilt top 'flimsy' because it doesn't have the support of batting, backing or quilting.
I would never be insulted if some one called my work a flimsy because I know what the term means and it has nothing to do with the quality of the work or fabric. There is my two cents on the subject except for the fact that I have about thirty of those "f"s in my closet waiting to become quilts.
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Just wondering if it is more of an European term?? There are many different names for the same item depending on where you live or were raised, and what you consider your native language. I guess you could call a quilt top 'flimsy' because it doesn't have the support of batting, backing or quilting.
#20
I'm not sensitive, I just hate that name. Personal preference. I think it's dumb. The top is the top... What then would you call a finished quilt? A "sturdy"? These words are adjectives, not nouns (names). That's where the cutesy part comes in, IMNSHO; using adjectives for names.
Dottymo, yes the back could ravel if the top was never finished, but I think these are meant to become whole quilts, eventually.
Dottymo, yes the back could ravel if the top was never finished, but I think these are meant to become whole quilts, eventually.
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