Originally Posted by caspoohbear
I still tie most of the quilts I make, as its easier on my back. When people ask me "Oh, you quilt?" I usually say "I'm learning" not because I haven't quilted a queen size, but because I still can't always get my star points to come out right and I haven't tried curves!
We're sometimes too hard on ourselves. The definition of "quilting" is different from "piecing"; but we tend to use the term in a general way. No matter how perfect the finished product, the use of the term will surely never be penalized! We continue to learn. Whether it be an "aha" moment, a helpful friend, something we see in a magazine, a book, online or TV; we keep working at it and get more seasoned. Even the pro's get better. Curiosity is my best friend...I'm not great at it but I call myself a quilter and rejoice when I can also call something - anything - finished. If we never stop learning & jumping at every opportunity we'll get there - or grow old trying!