I have never done it that way or thought of being able to do it, but it is a great idea! I will have to try it. Don't listen to your mom, like someone said, "She is miserable" and wants people around her to be miserable also. Get above it and enjoy your quilt making. I have tied some quilts and they are just so cozy looking. You should try stitch in the ditch on your machine, it is not hard. Enjoy your quilting you are doing a good job and are a very good person and don't let anyone tell you different.