Originally Posted by glenda5253
I have just been reading the thread on bad habits of quilters and it got me to thinking.
I love fabrics, notions, patterns, everything related to quilting. My mom was a life-long quilter and in the past few years I have had a 'longing' to be a quilter.
I've made three quilt tops and have quilt fabric, kits, patterns out the wazoo(sp?) but I've never thought of myself as a quilter because I haven't completed a quilt. I am scared to death to make that sandwich and start quilting - either machine or hand.
So...can I call myself a quilter or am I just a wanna-be chicken?
Technically, I think you may be a quilter when you sew those sandwiches together(no matter what design). Up until then, you are probably a 'piecer'. (Mind you, I was a 'piecer' for 3 years for fear of 'ruining' the tops). A friend of mine got me involved in quilting some sandwiches for charity - she had more than 500 donated to her to quilt. After I helped her with half of them, I don't worry any more. I got better with every quilt and thank my clever friend. Be brave and surprise yourself!