Years ago when I made the 6" square quilts (whatever cotton fabric I could afford or find, poly batting - tied with yarn and either muslin or sheet for backing, my family just LOVED them. The more you washed them - the softer they became. TODAY - the "try for perfection" bug has bitten and my quilts go to a fair or quilt show and then into a pillow case and onto a closet shelf - not to be seen or touched again. Now - is that pitiful? Those are the ones I make for me I guess. I do give away gifts and donation quilts that are not in the "bug" mode, but the ones for me just sit in pillow cases waiting.........and now I must go quilt! How I enjoy this site.